Roper RS20AK, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...tures 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 6 Using Your Refrigerator 8 Caring For Your Refrigerator 20 Food Storage Guide 24 If You Need Assistance Or Service 26 Warranty 28 I 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZERS P i MODELS RS20AK RS22AW RS25AW RS20DK RS22BR ...

Page 2: ...alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our toll free number I 800 44 ROPER l 800 447 67371 is available 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need As...

Page 3: ...OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION I SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source l Do not use the refr...

Page 4: ... Control panel _ Light Upper freezer light Automatic ice maker Model and serial _ number label on side wall Utility compartment Adjustable glass shelves wire shelves Removable door Meat drawer Freezer basket Meat drawer air control on side wall Leveling rollers behind base grille Models RS22AW shown and RS22BR del and serial number label Meat drawer Meat drawer on side wall ...

Page 5: ...ollers behind base grille Light Utility compartment Model and serial lnumber label on side wall Adjustable glass shelves lCrisper Meat drawer Meat drawer air control side wall Removable door shelf fronts Light Utility compartment Model and serial Anumber label on side wall Adjustable wire shelves yCrisper Meat drawer Meat drawer air control on side wall Stationary door shelves 5 5 ...

Page 6: ...fety Instructions on page 3 NOTE Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Cleaning it before use After removing all packaging materials clean your refrigerator before using it if necessary See cleaning instructions on pages 20 21 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC o...

Page 7: ...door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the wall Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws one on the right and one on the left To adjust one or both of these follow the directions below 1 Remove base grille See page 17 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counterclock Right to raise left to lower Use a screw driver to adjust wi...

Page 8: ...he controls remove and adjust some of the fea tures in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 warmest to 5 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to B Freezer Control adjustments ra...

Page 9: ...n l Large amount of food added l Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough l Controls not set correctly for your conditions Refrigerator 3 Freezer C Refrigerator 2 Freezer B l Heavy ice usage l Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Refrigerator 3 Freezer C l Door opened often l Large amount of food added l Very warm or very cold room temperatures Refrigerator 4 Freezer B Re...

Page 10: ...ms on the shelf Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles milk and other heavy food items To remove the shelves 1 Remove items from the shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift shelf up at back 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace the shelves 1 Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf ...

Page 11: ...crisper 1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front slightly 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again To remove the cover 1 Hold cover firmly with both hands and lift front of cover off supports 2 Lift cover out by pulling up and out To replace the cover 1 Fit back of cover into notch supports on walls of refrig...

Page 12: ...justing the meat drawer temperature Cold air flows against the meat drawer through an opening between the freezer and the refrigerator This helps keep the meat drawer colder than the rest of the refrigera tor for better storage of meats Slide the control to let more or less cold air through Removing the freezer bin basket To remove the bin basket I 1 Slide out to the stop 2 Lift the front to clear...

Page 13: ...door opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin Ice moves from the bin and falls through the chute When you release the dispenser bar a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds as the trapdoor closes The dispenser system will not operate when the freezer door is open To dispense ice 1 Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar Hold glass close to dispenser opening so ice do...

Page 14: ...nough water every week to maintain a fresh supply Models RS22AW and RS25AW ice and water J Using the automatic ice maker Here are a few things you will want to know about your automatic ice maker l The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm DOWN to make ice automatically UP to shut off the ice maker NOTE Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply Instruc tions for ice maker wate...

Page 15: ...Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF up position Ice can still be dispensed but no more can be made 3 Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it out 4 Empty the ice bin Use hot or warm water to melt the ice if necessary Never use anything sharp to break up ice in the bin This can damage the bin and dis penser mechanism 5 Wash with mild detergent Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive ...

Page 16: ... supply odors old ice Store excess ice in covered container l Water quality l Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filter to remove l Good water quality is important for good ice quality Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality If...

Page 17: ... cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 21 Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to it at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in per sonal injury Changing the light bulbs To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply _ 2 Reach behind the Control ...

Page 18: ...igerator from power supply 2 Lift top of light shield up and pull shield out 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Place light shield over bulb and snap shield into place 5 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change lower freezer light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Push in sides of light shield until it snaps free 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replac...

Page 19: ...r of ice You may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Running sounds Your refrigerator has a high efficiency compressor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity l Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of...

Page 20: ...y Hazard Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot Remove and install defrost pan carefully Failure to do so could result in personal injury PART Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge or cloth with mild l Hand wash rinse and dry thor detergent and warm oughly water Sponge cloth or paper l Wash outside of cabinet Do not towe...

Page 21: ...structions on page 3 Sponge or cloth l Remove base grille See page 17 with mild detergent l To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire and warm water brace remove tape if any l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it in all the way l Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan l Replace base grille Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow ...

Page 22: ...ops odor and mold from building up Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play near or climb inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home 1 If you have an automatic ice maker l Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time l Disconnect the water line l Afte...

Page 23: ... freezer space This will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns OR c If neither a food locker or dry ice is available use or can perishable food at once 3 A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although...

Page 24: ...s in their original container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf mls Store without washing in egg bin provided or in the original carton on an interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment When storing an extra supply wrap in freezer packaging ...

Page 25: ...tic coated paper l Non permeable plastic wraps made from a Saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use l Bread wrappers l Non polyethylene plastic containers l Containers without tight lids l Waxed paper l Waxed coated freezer wrap l Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food Free...

Page 26: ...ith proper voltage Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out Is the freezer cold enough to make ice It could take overnight for the freezer to reach the proper temperature Is the ON OFF lever in the ON down position See page 14 Is the water valve turned on Does the water line have a clog or leak You hear unfamil Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator iar...

Page 27: ...this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Roper appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Roper appliance To locate FSP replacement pans in your area refer to Step 3 above or call our toll free telephone number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem wa...

Page 28: ...cts not approved by us E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5 9 rhis Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it e liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warran ties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances ...