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Roper RT14BKXFN00 Use & Care Manual

Roper RT14BKXFN00 Use & Care Manual

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  • Page 1 14'Top-Mount Refrigerator Table of Contents ..2 dirtilisation et dhtretien Rt!frigCrateur superpose 14 pi3 Table des matihes ..2 ROPER* 2196572...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABIEOFCONIENIS A Note to You ... Refrigerator Safety ... Parts and Features ... Installing Your Refrigerator.. Attaching the optional automatic ice maker to a water supply..Using Your Refrigerator Setting the control ... Ensuring proper air circulation ... Removing the meat drawer and cover..20 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ...
  • Page 3 ANomoYou Thank you for buying a ROPER* appliance. Your ROPER refrigerator gives you all the functionality name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
  • Page 4 Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
  • Page 5 PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR Ou) REFRIGERATOR Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage. IMPORTANT: Child entrapment suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigera- tors are still dangerous . . . even if they will sit for “just a few days.”...
  • Page 6 This section contains an illustration of your refrigerator. and features. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This manual covers several different have some or all of the parts and features Automatic Partial shelf - Control panel -- @. 18) Model and serial number label -...
  • Page 7 P&ES EKARAtimQUES Cette section prksente une illustration descriptive renseignements pour bien connaitre les pikes incluses pour vous accommoder. REMARQUE : Ce manuel couvre plusieurs achet6 peut avoir certaines ou toutes les caractbristiques Machine B glaqons automatique b 10) Bat B glaGons - Tablette partielle de cong6lateur...

  • Page 8: Refrigerator Safety

    INST~NCYOUR REFRIGERATOR It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells how to clean it, install it, connect it to a power-source, and level it. UNPACKING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

  • Page 9: Installing Your Refrigerator

    Unpacking your refrigerator (cont.) Cleaninp before use After you remove all of the packaging materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Your Refrigerator” section for more information. SPACE REQUIREMENTS Explosion Hazard Keep flammable...
  • Page 10 ATTACHINGME OPYIOIUAUTO- MAllC ICE MAKERTO A WATERSUPPLY Read all directions carefully before you begin. Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the refrigerator before installing Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. IMPORTANT: 0 Use copper tubing only and check for leaks. 0 Install ice maker tubing in areas where temperatures above freezing.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Optional Automatic Ice Maker To A Water Supply

    Attaching the optional automatic ice maker to a water supply (cont.) IMPORTANT: 0 It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice. 0 If operating the refrigerator before installing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water.

  • Page 12: Optionnelle A Une Canalisation D'eau

    Attaching the optional automatic ice maker to a water supply (cont.) 5. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water. Using a grounded drill, drill a X-inch hole on the cold water pipe you have selected. 7. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp.
  • Page 13 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Connecting to refrigerator NOTE: The first step for connecting the water line to your refrigerator is different depending on the type of water valve provided with your refrig- erator. See the diagrams at right to determine the style of valve you have.
  • Page 14 Attaching the optional ice maker to a water supply (cont.) 2. Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR LEAKS. TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS (INCLUDING CONNECTIONS AT THE VALVE) OR NUTS THAT LEAK. 3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source...
  • Page 15 EKTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions death, fire, or electrical shock. Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.
  • Page 16 bVEUNC AND DOOR ALIGNMENT If the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the doors may not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems. It is very important for the refrigerator to be level in order to function properly. Move the refrigerator into its final position.
  • Page 17 Leveling and door alignment (cont.) 3. To level your refrigerator, you may either turn the screw clockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the screw counterclockwise Place a level on top of the refrigerator to check adjust- ments.
  • Page 18 USINGYOUR To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section tells you how to set the control, remove and adjust the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy. SITING ME CONTROL The control for the refrigerator and...

  • Page 19: Setting The Control

    Setting the control (cont.) IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turning the Temperature Control to a higher than recommended setting will not cool the compartments ENSURING PROPER ClRClllATlON In order to ensure proper tempera- tures, you need to permit air flow between the two sections.
  • Page 20 REM0VlNG ME MEAT DRAWER AND COVER (on some models) To remove the meat drawer: Slide meat drawer out to the stop. 2. Lift front of meat drawer with one hand while supporting bottom of drawer with other hand. Slide drawer out the rest of the way. 3.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Refrigerator Shelves

    ADJUSTING REFRIGERATOR SHELVES Adjust the refrigerator shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. To remove the shelves: Remove items from the shelf. 2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop. 3. Lift back of shelf over stop. 4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way. To replace the shelves: Slide back of shelf into shelf track in wall of cabinet.

  • Page 22: Removing The Crispers And Crisper Cover

    Removing the crispers and crisper cover (cont.) To remove the cover: Lift cover front and remove the cover support. 2. Lift cover up and slide out. To replace the cover: Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slots and push in. Lower the front retainers into place.
  • Page 23 USING THE OPTIONAL AUTOMAllC ICE MAKER Before you turn the ice maker on, be sure that it is attached to a water supply. Refer to the “Attaching optional ice maker to a water supply” section. 0 The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.

  • Page 24: Using The Optional Automatic Ice Maker

    Using the optional automatic ice maker (cont.) 0 If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed, turn the Temperature Control toward a higher number in half number steps. (For example, if the control is at 3, move it to between 3 and 4.) REMEMBER: 0 The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker.
  • Page 25 (on some models) TOOLS NEEDED: 5/16-inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screw- driver, flat-head screwdriver, M-inch open-end wrench. SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 0 Before you begin, turn refrigerator OFF, unplug it, and remove any food from door shelves.
  • Page 26 INVERSION DU SENS D’OUVERTIJRE DES POKE (SW certains modiles) OUTKLACE NiCESSAIRE Cle a douille hexagonale po, tournevis Phillips no 2, toumevis a lame plate, cl6 a douille ouverte de M po. SUGGESTION : L’inversion du sens d’ouverture portes doit Qtre executee par une personne qualifiee. INFORMATION IMPORTANTE 0 Avant de commencer,...
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  • Page 29: Saving Energy

    SAVING ENERCY There are ways that you can help your refrigerator run more efficiently. 0 Check the door gaskets for a tight seal. Leveling the cabinet will ensure a proper seal. 0 Clean the condenser coils regularly. A coil cleaning brush is available for purchase (Part number 4210463).

  • Page 30: Understanding The Sounds You May Hear

    Understanding the sounds you may hear (cont.) A. If your product is equipped with an ice maker, you will hear a buzzing sound when the water valve opens to fill the ice maker for each cycle. B. The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends.
  • Page 31 CARING FORYOUR Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable things you can do to help extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving, or during a power outage. Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost auto- matically.
  • Page 32 ENIREIIEN DU RhlGiRATEUR Ce Gfrighateur a et6 construit pour offrir de nombreuses cependant prendre certaines mesures pour en augmenter la duke. Cette section d&it nettoyer le kfrigbrateur, et ce qu’il faut faire avant une pkriode de vacances, avant un dkmhagement, ou A I’occasion d’une panne d%lectricit&...
  • Page 33 VACAIION AND MOVING CARL Short vacations If you will be away for less than four weeks, use these tips to prepare your refrigerator before you leave. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: 0 Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.
  • Page 34 Vacation and moving care (cont.) 7. Empty water from the defrost pan. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly. 9. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle during the move. Screw in the leveling rollers. Tape the doors shut and the power cord to the refrigerator cabinet.

  • Page 35: Food Storage Guide

    STORAGE FOOD GUIDE There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps. STORING FRESH FOOD Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted.
  • Page 36 Storing fresh food (cont.) Vegetables with skins ki~rrots, peppers) Place in plastic bags, or plastic container and store in crisper Fish Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased. Meat Store most meat in original wrapping as long as it is airtight and moisture-proof.

  • Page 37: Storing Frozen Food

    STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storing commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home. NOTE: For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook. Packapinp Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging.
  • Page 38 Storing frozen food (cont.) Freezing Your freezer will not quick-freeze of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (about 2 to 3 Ibs of food per cubic foot [907-l ,350 g per liter] of freezer space).
  • Page 39 lk0uBLEfsH00~1~6 You can solve many common refrigerator call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve your problem without outside help. If the suggestions do not work, please call the Consumer Assistance Center. NOTE: The Index in the back of the book will help you locate the appropriate referenced throughout this Troubleshooting Your refrigerator will not operate...
  • Page 40 The motor seems to run too much Check if . . . The room temperature is hotter than normal. A large amount of food has just been added to the refrigerator. The door is opened often. The controls are not set correctly for the surrounding conditions.
  • Page 41 The ice maker is not producing ice Check if . . . The freezer temperature is not cold enough to produce ice. The ice maker arm is in the “OFF” (up) position. The water line shut-off valve to the refrigerator is not turned on.
  • Page 42 The divider between the two compartments is warm Check if . . . The condenser coils are dirty or clogged. The motor has quit working. warm Temperature is too Check if . . . The air vents are blocked in either compartment. This prevents the movement of cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator.
  • Page 43 There is interior moisture build-up (cont.) Check if . . . The food is not packaged correctly. The controls are not set correctly for the surrounding conditions. A self defrost cycle was completed. The doors will not close completely Check if . . . Food packages are blocking the door open.

  • Page 44: Remplacement Des Ampoules D'eclairage

    GUIDE DE D~PMM~E Vous pouvez rhsoudre de nombreux problkmes communs des rkfrig&ateurs, le cotit possible d’un appel de service. Essayer les suggestions ksoudre votre problkme sans aide de I’extkrieur. Si les suggestions appeler le Centre d’assistance REMARQUE : L’index h I’arrihre de ce manuel vous aidera A localiser les sections approprikes sont identifibes dans ce Guide de dkpannage.
  • Page 45 l.e plateau de dipiwaye contient de I’eau Vbrifier si . . . Le refrigerateur se d6givre. Le refrigerateur est plus humide que normalement. L’eau dans le plateau de degivrage deborde. le moteur semble fonctionner excessivement Vhfier si . . . La temperature ambiante est plus chaude que normale- ment.
  • Page 46 Le tifripirateur semble faire trop de bruit Wrifier si . . . Certains sons et bruits sont communs pour les re- frigerateurs neufs. ~a machine i qlacons ne produit pas de qlatons Wrifier si . . . La temperature du congelateur nest pas assez froide pour produire des glacons Le levier de la machine a glacons est en position “OFF”...
  • Page 47 Mauvais poit ou odeur des plafons Vbrifier si . . . Les raccords de plomberie sont neufs et causent une decoloration et une mauvaise saveur des glacons. Les glacons ont et6 gardes trop longtemps. Les aliments dans le congelateur emballes. Le congelateur et le bat a glacons ont besoin d’btre nettoyes.

  • Page 48: Inversion Du Sens D'ouverture Des Portes

    II existe une accumulation d’humiditi i I’intCrieur Vbrifier si . . . Les ouvertures d’aeration dans le refrigerateur sont bloquees. La Porte est frequemment ouverte. La piece est humide. Les aliments ne sont pas correctement Les reglages ne sont pas correctement conditions ambiantes.
  • Page 49 Service technicians will warranty and provide after-warranty in the United States. with: To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. PARK To locate FSP replacement Consumer Assistance Center telephone number or your nearest authorized service center.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide

    Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE I. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in the “Troubleshooting Guide”+ .
  • Page 51 DEMNDE D?ISSI~TANCEOU Avant de faire un appel pour assistance ou service, veuillez verifier la “Guide de dbpannage”. Cette action peut vous faire 6conomiser le coQt d’un appel de service. Si vous avez encore besoin d’assistance, suivre les instructions ci-dessous. SI VOUS AVEZ BESOIN I.

  • Page 52: Warranty

    C. Pickup and delivery. Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Any food loss due to product failure.
  • Page 53 Cet appareil est conqu pour etre repare a domicile. D. Les dommages au refrigerateur causes par un accident, le mauvais m&usage, un acte naturel, ou I’emploi de produits non approuves par Whirlpool. E. Toute perte d’aliments due a une panne de I’appareil.

  • Page 54: Index

    INDEX This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the pages on which you can find each topic. TOPIC AIR CIRCULATION.. CLEANING How to ... Moving ... Vacation..CONTROLS Setting ... DOOR SWING Handles ...
  • Page 55 WARRANTY ..............53 2196572 0 1996 Whirlpool, U.S.A. * Marque dbposbe de Whirlpool, U.S.A.. lnglis Limitbe porteur de licence au Canada 0 1996 Whirlpool, C-U. Index (suite)

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