Whirlpool Roper RS22AQXGN00 User manual

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REFRIGERATOR
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737).
In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation
and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at...
www.roperappliances.com
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR
CÔTE À CÔTE
Guide d’utilisation
et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, composer le 1-800-461-5681,
pour installation ou service 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web à
www.roperappliances.com
Table of Contents/Table des matières..........2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.......................................................... 3
Proper Disposal of Your Old Refrigerator....................................3
INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR..........................................4
Unpacking Your Refrigerator .......................................................4
Space Requirements....................................................................4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
Base Grille ....................................................................................5
Door Removal...............................................................................6
Door Closing.................................................................................7
Connecting the Refrigerator to a Water Source ..........................8
Water System Preparation...........................................................9
Understanding Sounds You May Hear........................................9
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ....................................................9
Ensuring Proper Air Circulation....................................................9
Setting the Controls ...................................................................10
Adjusting Control Settings .........................................................10
Water and Ice Dispensers..........................................................11
Ice Maker and Storage Bin/Bucket............................................12
REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ......................................................13
Refrigerator Shelves...................................................................13
Lateral Adjustable Shelf .............................................................13
Flip-up Shelf ...............................................................................13
Adjustable Flip-up Shelf.............................................................14
Deli Drawer.................................................................................14
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer, Crisper and Covers ........14
Convertible Vegetable/Meat Drawer Temperature Control.......14
Crisper Humidity Control ...........................................................15
Utility or Egg Bin.........................................................................15
Wine or Can/Bottle Rack ...........................................................15
FREEZER FEATURES ..................................................................15
Freezer Shelf ..............................................................................15
Freezer Basket ...........................................................................15
DOOR FEATURES........................................................................16
Door Rails...................................................................................16
Door Bins....................................................................................16
Can Rack....................................................................................16
CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR.......................................16
Cleaning Your Refrigerator.........................................................16
Changing the Light Bulbs...........................................................17
Power Interruptions....................................................................18
Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................19
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................22
REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY................................................. 23
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ........................................... 25
Mise au rebut de votre vieux réfrigérateur.................................25
INSTALLATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ......................................26
Déballage de votre réfrigérateur ................................................26
Espacement requis.....................................................................26
Spécifications électriques ..........................................................27
Grille de la base..........................................................................27
Enlèvement des portes...............................................................28
Fermeture des portes.................................................................29
Raccordement du réfrigérateur àune canalisation d’eau .........30
Préparation du système d’eau ...................................................31
Les bruits de l’appareil que vous pouvez entendre...................31
UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR..........................................32
Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée......................32
Réglage des commandes ..........................................................32
Ajustement des réglages de contrôle ........................................33
Distributeurs d’eau et de glaçons ..............................................33
Machine àglaçons et bac/seau d’entreposage ........................34
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...........................36
Tablettes du réfrigérateur...........................................................36
Tablette réglable latérale............................................................36
Tablette relevable .......................................................................37
Tablette relevable ajustable .......................................................37
Tiroir pour spécialités alimentaires ............................................37
Tiroir àlégumes/viande convertible,
bac àlégumes et couvercles .....................................................37
Réglage de la température du tiroir à
légumes/viande convertible .......................................................38
Réglage de l’humiditédans le bac àlégumes...........................38
Casier utilitaire ou oeufrier..........................................................38
Casier àvin ou porte-cannettes/bouteilles................................38
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR...............................39
Tablette de congélateur .............................................................39
Panier de congélateur ................................................................39
CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE.........................................39
Tringles dans la porte.................................................................39
Balconnets..................................................................................39
Porte-cannettes..........................................................................40
ENTRETIEN DE VOTRE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...............................40
Nettoyage du réfrigérateur .........................................................40
Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage ................................41
Pannes de courant .....................................................................42
Entretien avant les vacances ou lors d’un déménagement.......42
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................43
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................46
GARANTIE DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR........................................... 47

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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY
Proper Disposal of
Your Old Refrigerator
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems
of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous
–even if they will sit for “just a few days.”If you are getting rid of
your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help
prevent accidents.
Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:
■Take off the doors.
■Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily
climb inside.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic
precautions:
■Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■Do not remove ground prong.
■Do not use an adapter.
■Do not use an extension cord.
■Disconnect power before servicing.
■Replace all panels before operating.
■Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
■Use nonflammable cleaner.
■Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
■Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
■Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on
ice maker kit ready models only).
■Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water
(on some models).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Suffocation Hazard
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death or
brain damage.

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INSTALLING YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
Unpacking Your Refrigerator
Removing packaging materials
■Remove tape or glue from your refrigerator before using.
To remove any remaining tape or glue, rub the area briskly
with your thumb. Tape or glue residue can also be easily
removed by rubbing a small amount of liquid dish soap over
the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water
and dry.
■Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable
fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These
products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For
more information, see the “Refrigerator Safety”section.
Cleaning 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.
Space Requirements
■To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for
.5 in. (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top.
■If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you leave
some extra space at the back for the water line connections.
The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall if you do
not have an ice maker installed.
■If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave
2 in. (5.08 cm) minimum on each side (depending on your
model) to allow for the door to swing open.
NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or
other heat source, nor in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
When MovingYour Refrigerator:
Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator
for cleaning or service, be sure to protect the floor.
Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it.
Do not wiggle or “walk”the refrigerator when trying to move
it, as floor damage could occur.
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter
into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass
shelves and covers are heavy. Use special care when re-
moving them to avoid impact from dropping.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
.5" (1.25 cm)
2" (5.08 cm)

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Electrical Requirements
Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical
connection:
Recommended grounding method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused, grounded
electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet
that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an
extension cord.
NOTE: Before performing any type of installation, cleaning, or
removing a light bulb, turn the control, (Thermostat, Refrigerator
or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF and then
disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you
are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source
and reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control
depending on the model) to the desired setting.
Base Grille
To remove the base grille:
1. Open both refrigerator doors.
2. Place hands along the ends of the grille, with your thumbs
along the top. Push in with your thumbs and pull up on the
bottom.
NOTE: Be sure to refasten the Tech Sheet behind the base grille
after cleaning.
To replace the base grille:
1. Open the doors.
2. Line up the grille support tabs with the metal clips.
3. Push the grille firmly to snap it into place.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not remove ground prong.