Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RT14BKXFN02 Whirlpool
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TABU OF CONIENK TABUDESMTI~S Page A Note to You .................................................................. 3 Refrigerator Safety ..................................................... .4-5 Parts and Features.. ..................................
ANomYou Thank you for buyin a ROPER’ appliance. ;;;eRl’avoir acheti un appareil Olectromena~er 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.
REFRIGERATORSAFElY &Urrrri DU RiFRlCCRAmrR Your safety is important to us. Thus gurde 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.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF YOUR OlD REFRIGERATOR Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old 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 even if they will sit for “just a few days.
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 ETCARAtiRlSllQUES Cette section presente une illustration descriptive de votre refrigerateur. Veuillez utiliser ces renseignements pour bien connaitre les pieces et les caracteristiques. Les references de page sont incluses pour vous accommoder.
INSTAUNC YOUR 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 I Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move refrigerator.
Unpacking your refrigerator (cont.) DBballage de votre rbfrigbrateur (suite) cleaning before use Nettoyqe avant htilisation After you remove all of the packaglng materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Your Refrigerator” section for more information.
ATTACHING THE OPTIONAL AUTO- MAllC ICE MAHERTO A WATERSUPPLY Read all directions carefully before you begin. Unplug the refrigerator before installing ice maker Failure to do so can result in death or IMPORTANT: 0 Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.
Attaching the optional automatic ice maker Raccordement de la machine B glaqons to a water supply (cont.) optionnelle & une canalisation d’eau (suite) IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT : 0 It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begln 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. Usrng a grounded drill, dnll a %-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 rehiperator 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.
Eumw 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 can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Before you move your refrigerator into its final locatron.
LEVEUNC AND DOOR NIVEUHAEN~ ET ALIGNMENT AUCNEMENT DES 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- mefirs.
USING YOUR 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 I’utiliser convenablement.
Setting the control (cont.) RBglage 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.
REMOVING ME MEAT DRAWER AND COVER (on some models) bRAIT DU BAC ii VIANDE ET DU COUVERCLE To remove the meat drawer: 1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop. 2. L1f-t front of meat drawer wrth one hand while supporting bottom of drawer with other hand. Slide drawer out the rest of the way.
ADJUSTING THE REFRIGERATOR SHELVES ClAYETlB DU R~FRICLRA~UR 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.
To replace the cover : 1 . Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slols and push in. Lower the Iron1 retamers into place. 2. Insert cover support (with Ihe long tab loward Ihefronl) into the grooveon the underside01 the cover. NOTE: If Ihe support needs adjustment, turn base clockwise lo raise or counter, clockwiseto lower.
USING ME O~ONAL AUTOMATIC 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. 0 The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm. Push the arm down to start making ice automatically, and push it up to shut off the ice maker.
Using the optional automatic ice maker (cont.) Utilisation de la machine B gla$ons optionnelle automatique facultative (suite) 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.
REVEWING THE DOOR SWING (on some models) TOOLS NEEDED: Reversing the hinges %6-inch hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screw- driver, flat-head screwdriver, %-inch open-end wrench. SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be performed by a qualified person.
INVER~ON DU SENS ~‘0UvEmkE DES POK’I’ES (SUT certains modiler) OUTlllACE NkESSAIRE : Cle a douille hexagonale de 5/16 po, tournew Phrllips no 2, tournevis a lame plate, cle a dourlle ouverte de ‘/2 po. SUGGESTION : L’inversron du sens d’ouverture des portes doit etre executee par une personne qualifree.
Reversing the door swing (cont.) Reversing the handles Stick-on shim Bottom endcap ottom endcap Stick-on shim Screw cover %s-inch HEX HEAD HINGE SCREW COUNTER- SINK SCREW OVAL SEALING SCREW (USE ON BO.
Inversion du sens d’ouverture des portes (suite) Inversion des poipnies de portes Cale adhCsive Cale adhesive Vis VIS HEXAGONALE DE %B PO DE CHARNIkRE VIS DE COMPTOIR WS OVALE DE JOINT (S’EMPLOIE .
SAVING ENERGY There are ways that you can help your refrigerator run more efficiently. l Check the door gaskets for a tight seal. Leveltng the cabrnet WIII ensure a proper seal. 0 Clean the condenser coils regularly. A co11 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. 8. The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost cycle begins and ends.
@RING FORYOUR blGEMTOR 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.
EVEN DU tiFRlC~RAlEUR Ce rkfrigkrateur a Bt6 construit pour offrir de nombreuses anrkes de service fiable. L’utilisateur peut cependant prendre certaines mesures pour en augmenter la durke.
VACATION AND MOVING CARE 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 penshables 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.
F~~DST~RAGE GUIDE GUIDE DE C~I~ERVAT~ON DESAUMENK 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 rn the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted.
Storing fresh food (cont.) Vegetables with skins kmot~, pepped Place rn plasttc bags, or plastic container and store rn crrsper Fish Use fresh fish and shellfrsh the same day as purchased. Meat Store most meat In origrnal wrapping as long as It IS arrhght and moisture-proof.
STORING FROZEN FOOD The freezer section is designed for storing commercially frozen food and for freezrng food at home. NOTE: For further information about preparrng food for freezing or food storage times. check a freezer gurde or reliable cookbook. Packapinp Successful freezing depends on the correct packagrng.
Storing frozen food (cont.) Freezing Your freezer WIII not quack-freeze any large quantrty 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 loot [907-l ,350 gr per 28.32 liters] of freezer space).
TROUBLESHO~TINC 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.
he motor seems to run too much Check if . . . Then . . . The room temperature is hotter than normal. At normal room temperatures, expect your motor to run about 40% to 80% of the time. Under warmer conditrons, 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. Then . . . See the “Setting the controls” section. The ice maker arm is in the “OFF” (up) position. Lower arm to the “ON” (down) position.
The divider between the two compartments is warm Check if . . . The condenser COIIS are dirty or clogged. The motor has quit working. Then . . . Clean according to the “Cleaning your refrigerator” section. See “Your refngerator will not operate” earlier in this section.
There is interior moisture build-up (cont.1 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~PANNAGE Vous pouvez rksoudre de nombreux probkmes communs des rkfrigkrateurs, ce qui vous kconomise le coDt possible d’un appel de service. Essayer les suggestions ci-dessous pour voir si vous pouvez r&.oudre votre probl&me sans aide de I’extkrieur.
Le plateau de diqivrape contient de I’eau I VBrifier si . . . Alors . . . Le refrigerateur se degivre. L’eau s’evaporera. C’est normal pour I’eeu de degoutter dans le plateau de degivrage. Le refrigerateur est plus humide que normalement. Prevoir que l’eau dans le plateau de degivrage prenne plus de temps a s’evaporer.
Le rifrigirateur semble faire trop de bruit VBrifier si . Certarns sons et brutts sont communs pour les re- frlgerateurs neufs. La machine i qla(ons ne produit pas de plaCons Alors . . . Voir la sectron “Comprehension des bruits que vous pouvez entendre”.
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 ete gardes trop longtemps. Les aliments dans le congelateur n’ont pas 818 bien emballes.
iI existe une accumulation d’humiditb i I’intCeut VBrifier si . . . Alors . . . Les ouvertures d’aeratron dans le refrigerateur sont bloquees. 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.
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE ORSERVICE 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.
REQUESIINC ASSISTANCE ORSERVICE 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.
DEMNDE D%SISTANCE ou DESERVICE Avant de faire un appel pour assistance ou service, veuillez verifier la “Guide de depannage”. Cette action peut vous faire economiser le co13 d’un appel de service. Si vous avez encore besoin d’assistance, suivre les instructions ci-dessous.
WARRANTY<u.u.> ROPER* REFRIGERATOR LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP’ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or work- manship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company.
CARANllE (i.-u.) DUREE DE LA GARANTIE GARANTIE COMPLETE D’UN AN A COMPTER DE LA DATE D’ACHAT WHIRLPOOL PAIERA POUR Les p&es de remplacement FSP’ et la main-d’oeuvre pour reparer les defauts de materiau ou de fabricatron. Les reparations doivent etre effect&es par un etablrssement de serwe 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 (mnt.) Index (suite) TOPIC PAGE SUJET PAGE SECTION DU REFRIGCRATEUR Bat h legumes .__._...,__,_,,_,,,,,..........,........,,,,..,.,.,,,,,..,.,. 21 Bat g viande . . . . . . . . . .._.._............................................. 20 Clayettes __.
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