Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RT14BKXFN00 Whirlpool
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1 , TABIEOFCONIENIS TABLEDESMI~RES Page A Note to You ................................................................. .3 Refrigerator Safety ...................................................... .4-5 Parts and Features .............................
, ANomoYou Thank you for buying a ROPER* appliance. Your ROPER refrigerator gives you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
1 , 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 of the use of the symbol. n This symbol alerts you to hazards such as f fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
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 and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigera- tors are still dangerous .
This section contains an illustration of your refrigerator. Use it to become more familiar with the parts and features. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: This manual covers several different models. The refrigerator you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below.
P&ES EKARAtimQUES Cette section prksente une illustration descriptive de votre rkfrighateur. Veuillez utiliser ces renseignements pour bien connaitre les pikes et les caracthistiques. Les rkfkrences de page sont incluses pour vous accommoder. REMARQUE : Ce manuel couvre plusieurs mod&les diffbrents.
INST~NCYOUR REFRIGERATOR It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you 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.
Unpacking your refrigerator (cont.) Dkballage de votre refrighateur (suite) Cleaninp before use Nettoyape avant I’utilisation 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.
ATTACHINGME OPYIOIUAUTO- MAllC ICE MAKERTO A WATERSUPPLY Read all directions carefully before you begin. Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the refrigerator before installing ice maker.
Attaching the optional automatic ice maker to a water supply (cont.) Raccordement de la machine g glaGons optionnelle 5 une canalisation d’eau (suite) IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT : 0 It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice.
Attaching the optional automatic ice maker to a water supply (cont.) 5. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water. 6. 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.
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.
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.
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.
bVEUNC AND DOOR ALIGNMENT NIVEUIMENT ET AUCNEMENT DES PORlEs 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.
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 to lower that side. Place a level on top of the refrigerator to check adjust- ments.
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. Pour obtenir les meilleurs resultats possibles du refrigerateur, il convient de l’utiliser convenablement.
Setting the control (cont.) Rdglage des commandes (suite) 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 any faster.
REM0VlNG ME MEAT DRA WER AND COVER (on some models) To remove the meat drawer: 1. 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.
ADJUSTING THE REFRIGERATOR SHELVES Adjust the refrigerator shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. To remove the shelves: 1. 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.
Removing the crispers and crisper cover (cont.) To remove the cover: 1. Lift cover front and remove the cover support. 2. Lift cover up and slide out. To replace the cover: 1. Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slots and push in. Lower the front retainers into place.
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 the optional ice maker to a water supply” section. Wire signal arm Bras de commande en bmche 0 The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
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.
(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.
INVERSION DU SENS D’OUVERTIJRE DES POKE (SW certains modiles) OUTKLACE NiCESSAIRE : Cle a douille hexagonale de %6 po, tournevis Phillips no 2, toumevis a lame plate, cl6 a douille ouverte de M po. SUGGESTION : L’inversion du sens d’ouverture des portes doit Qtre executee par une personne qualifiee.
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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).
. 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.
CARING FORYOUR REH’UCERAToR Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few 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.
ENIREIIEN DU RhlGiRATEUR Ce Gfrighateur a et6 construit pour offrir de nombreuses ann6es de service fiable. L’utilisateur peut cependant prendre certaines mesures pour en augmenter la duke.
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. 1. 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.
Vacation and moving care (cont.) 7. Empty water from the defrost pan. 8. 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. 10. Screw in the leveling rollers.
FOOD STORAGE 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.
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.
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.
Storing frozen food (cont.) Freezing Your freezer will not quick-freeze any large quantity 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).
lk0uBLEfsH00~1~6 GUIDE You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service 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.
. The motor seems to run too much Check if . . . The room temperature is hotter than normal. Then . . . At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditions, expect your motor to run for longer periods of time.
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. Then . . . See the “Setting the controls” section. Lower arm to the “ON” (down) position.
The divider between the two compartments is warm Check if . . . The condenser coils are dirty or clogged. The motor has quit working. Then . . . Clean according to the “Cleaning your refrigerator” section. See “Your refrigerator will not operate” earlier in this section.
There is interior moisture build-up (cont.) Check if . . . The food is not packaged correctly. Then . . . Check that all food is securely wrapped. If necessary, repackage food according to the guidelines in the “Food Storage Guide” section. Wipe off damp food containers before placing in the refrigerator.
GUIDE DE D~PMM~E Vous pouvez rhsoudre de nombreux problkmes communs des rkfrig&ateurs, ce qui vous konomise le cotit possible d’un appel de service. Essayer les suggestions ci-dessous pour voir si vous pouvez ksoudre votre problkme sans aide de I’extkrieur.
. . l.e plateau de dipiwaye contient de I’eau I Vbrifier si . . . Alors . . . Le refrigerateur se d6givre. L’eau s’evaporera. C’est normal pour I’eau de degoutter dans le plateau de degivrage. Le refrigerateur est plus humide que normalement.
Le tifripirateur semble faire trop de bruit Wrifier si . . . Certains sons et bruits sont communs pour les re- frigerateurs neufs. Alors . . . Voir la section ‘Comprehension des bruits que vous pouvez entendre”. ~a machine i qlacons ne produit pas de qlatons Wrifier si .
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 n’ont pas ete bien Alors .
II existe une accumulation d’humiditi i I’intCrieur Vbrifier si . . . Les ouvertures d’aeration dans le refrigerateur sont bloquees. Alors . . . Enlever tous les objets en avant des ouvertures d’aeration. Consulter “Pour une circulation d’air appro- price” pour I’emplacement des ouvertures d’aeration.
To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IN U.S.A. Call the Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 0 Accessorv and reoair Darts sales 1-800~447~ROPER (1-800-447-6737).
Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting Guide” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IN CANADA I. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in the “Troubleshooting Guide”+ .
DEMNDE D?ISSI~TANCEOU DESERVE 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.
wi!iiA~ (U.S.A.) ROPER* ~IEFRIGERATOR LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FULL FIVE-Y EAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP’ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or work- manship.
CARANllE (i.-u.) Rbfriyirateur ROPER* DURiE DE LA GARANTIE GARANTIE COMPLkTE DUN AN A COMPTER DE LA DATE D’ACHAT WHIRLPOOL PAIERA POUR Les pieces de remplacement FSP’ et la main-d’oeuvre pour reparer les defauts de materiau ou de fabrication. Les reparations doivent etre effectuees par un Btablissement de service autorise Roper.
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 PAGE AIR CIRCULATION.. ........................................................ 19 CLEANING How to .
. . .- + Index (cont.) Index (suite) TOPIC PAGE SERVICE Requesting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 SOUNDS Understanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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