Roper RS22AMXV, RS25AWXV Care Manual

Thank you for choosing a Roper
appliance. This guide will help you
operate and maintain your new,
quality-built Roper refrigerator-freezer.
Keep this guide in a safe place for
future reference.

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Side-by-Side

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RS22AMXV
RS25AWXV

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in the unlikely event of a product-safety

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recall.

. Is properly connecrea to a grounded

the weight of the refrigerator.
electrical circuit that meets the

electrical requirements. (See Page 3.)

. Is properly used only for the job it was

. .

designed to do.

. .

Please remember . . .

It is your responsibility to be sure that
your refrigerator:

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Has been properly installed and
leveled according to the Installation
Instructions given on Page 3.

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Is installed on a floor that can support

. Is not used by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

. Is cold in both the refrigerator and

freezer sections before food is added.

. Is properly maintained.

Energy-saving tips.

. Check the door gaskets for a tight

seal. Level the refrigerator to be sure
of a good seal.

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Clean dust and lint from the
condenser coils every other month.

I Open the doors as seldom as possible.

Decide what you need before you
open the door. Remove everything
you need at one time. Organize and

label food so you will not have to
search for items you want. Close
door immediately after you remove

food items.

. Store food in the refrigerator and

freezer so that air movement is not
blocked.

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Set the refrigerator and freezer
temperatures so that the drinks
remain cold enough for your family’s
taste and ice cream remains

firm. Do Not set temperatures colder
than they need to be.

. Set the Power-Saving Control on

“CONSUMES LESS ENERGY” unless
moisture forms on the outside of the
refrigerator.

. Do Not install your refrigerator next to

your range, water heater, furnace,
radiator, other heat sources or in
direct sunlight.

Part No. 1124444 Rev. A

Contents

Product registration.
Energy-saving tips.

Page No.

Important

Safety Instructions

1
1

Food storage suggestions.

2

Important Safety Instructions.

2

Before using your refrigerator-freezer...

Removing labels...

3

Cleaning the refrigerator..

3

Plugging in the refrigerator...

3

Installing the refrigerator...

3

Leveling the refrigerator...

3

Using your refrigerator-freezer.

Setting the controls.
Changing control settings.
Power-Saver Control.
Adjusting meat drawer temperature. _
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves, ­Removing and adjusting freezer

shelves.

Removing crisper, meat drawer and

covers.

Removing the base grille.

5
5

Using and maintaining special model
features.

RS22AM

6

Changing the light bulbs.

6

Removing freezer basket.

6

Automatic ice maker.

6

RS25AW

7-8

Changing the light bulbs.

7

Removing freezer basket.

7

Cold water and ice dispenser. ~

7-8

Before you call for service for your

cold water and ice dispenser..

8

Cleaning your refrigerator-freezer. -

9

If electricity goes off...

10

Vacation and moving guide. 10
Before you call for service...

Operating problems chart.

11

Normal operating sounds. 11

If you need assistance, service or

replacement parts..

12

warranty.

12

Food storage
suggestions.

For information about fresh and frozen
food storage techniques see a cookbook
or check with your local county
extension agent or public utility home
economist.

Store fresh or frozen foods in packages
or containers that provide a good seal
against air and moisture.

Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury when using your
refrigerator-freezer, by following basic precautions, including the following:

. Read all operating instructions

before using your refrigerator­freezer.

n Do Not store or use gasoline or

other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance. The fumes can
create a fire or explosion.

. Use only a properly grounded

electrical outlet. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the
refrigerator is properly grounded.
Do Not modify the plug on the
power cord. If it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

m Do Not use an extension cord.

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. Do Not allow children or anyone

unable to safely operate the

refrigerator-freezer to operate,
play with or crawl inside the
refrigerator-freezer.

. Never discard or store your old

refrigerator-freezer (even for just a
few days) without safely removing
or sealing the refrigerator-freezer
doors. Prevent entrapment and
suffocation accidents by reading
the enclosed safety booklet from
the Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers.

Important note: Your freezer cannot quick-freeze large quantities of
food. Put in only as much unfrozen food as will freeze within 24
hours. (No more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer
space.) Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages.
Check to make sure that you leave enough room at the front of the
freezer to tightly close the door.

Save these Instructions.

Page 2

Before using your refrigerator-freezer...

A. Remove the energy and
sales information labels...

by lifting one edge of each label and
pulling straight off. Use a damp cloth to
take off any glue residue. Remove all
shipping tape.

a Do Not use any sharp instruments or

any harsh, abrasive cleansers.

. Do Not use rubbing alcohol or

flammable toxic solvents such as
acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc.

. Do Not remove any permanent

instruction labels inside the
refrigerator.

. Do Not remove the Tech Sheet.

B. Clean the refrigerator . . .

inside and out before plugging it into an
outlet. Cleaning instructions are given
on Page 9.

Do Not use an outlet that can be
turned off with a switch or pull
chain.

C. Plug the refrigerator . . .

into a 115~volt, 60-Hz., AC only, 15- or
20-ampere, fused and properly
grounded electrical supply. Use a
separate circuit serving only the
refrigerator. See electrical requirements
and grounding instruction sheet in
literature package for complete details.

D. Install the refrigerator . . .

according to the dimensions shown.
Leave extra space along the
hingerside walls to allow the doors to
be opened wider. Make sure ice maker

water supply line has been connected.
Do Not install the refrigerator:

I next to an oven, radiator or other

heat source;

I out in the weather or direct sunlight;

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in an area where the room
temperature will fall below 55°F

(13°C).

Leave l/2” (1.25

cm)

at the top
and each side of the refrigerator
for easier installation.

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E. Level the refrigerator.

Use screwdriver

Rlght to raise;
left to lower

Make sure the refrigerator is level for
efficient operation.

1. Remove base grille (see Page 5).

2. Place a level on top of the
refrigerator - first side to side then

front to back. Turn each leveling
screw to the right to raise the front
of the refrigerator. Turn each
leveling screw to the left to
lower the front of the refrigerator.

3. Check the levelness again and

repeat Step 2 until the refrigerator
is level.

4. Replace base grille.

Refrigerator can be

installed

flush

against back wall.

Page 3

Using your refrigerator-freezer.

Setting the controls.

compartments get cold for several

Changing control settings.

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer

hours before adding food.

1. Adjust the Refrigerator Control

are in the refrigerator.

4. When the refrigerator keeps milk or

according to the settings listed

When you plug in the refrigerator . . .

1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3.

2. Set the Freezer Control to B.

3. Let the refrigerator and freezer

juice aI i cold

as you like and the

freezer keeps ice cream firm, the

settings are correct for your

household.

below.

2. Wait 24 hours or more before making
additional adjustments to the

Refrigerator Control or adjusting the
Freezer Control.

FREEZER CO/NTROL

REFRIGERATOR /CONTROL

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POWER SAVER CONTROL

LIdHT SWITCH

Condition Check if

Set control setting

Refrigerator section
TOO WARM.

Door is opened often.
Large amount of food added.
Too-warm room temperature.

Refrigerator
Freezer

4

A

Freezer section
TOO WARM.

Door is opened often.
Large amount of food added.
Too-cold room temperature

(freezer can’t cycle often enough).

Refrigerator
Freezer

3

C

Both sections
TOO WARM.

Door is opened often.
Large amount of food added.
Too-warm or too-cold room temperatures.

Refrigerator
Freezer

4

B

Refrigerator section
TOO COLD.

Controls not set correctly.

Refrigerator

Freezer

2

B

Ice is not made fast
enough.

Heavy ice usage.
Very cold room temperature

(can’t cycle often enough).

Refrigerator
Freezer

3

C

Power-Saver Control.

The Power-Saver Control operates
electric heaters around the door
openings. These heaters help keep
moisture from forming on the
outside of the refrigerator.

1. Set at “Consumes Less Energy”
when humidity is low.

2. Set at “Reduces Exterior Moisture”
when moisture appears on the
outside of the refrigerator. (A red dot
appears when the switch is in this
position.)

Page 4

Adjusting meat drawer
temperature.

The meat drawer temperature control
lets more or less cold air flow from an
opening between the freezer and the
refrigerator. This helps to keep the
meat drawer colder than the rest of the
refrigerator. Set the control to the
coldness level you want.