Roper RT12VKXKQ Owner's Manual

TOP-MOUNT

REFRIGERATOR

Use & Care Guide

RÉFRIGÉRATEUR

SUPERPOSÉ

Guide d’utilisation

et d’entretien

Table of Contents/Table des matières........................2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY ................................................3

PARTS AND FEATURES ..................................................4

INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR ...............................5

Unpacking Your Refrigerator.............................................5

Space Requirements .........................................................5

Electrical Requirements.....................................................6

Reversing the Door Swing.................................................6

Door Closing and Alignment .............................................7

Understanding Sounds You May Hear .............................8

USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR .........................................8

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation .........................................8

Setting the Controls...........................................................9

Food Storage Guide ..........................................................9

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ...........................................10

Refrigerator Shelves ........................................................10

Crisper and Crisper Cover...............................................11

Ice Maker Operation ........................................................11

CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR............................12

Cleaning Your Refrigerator..............................................12

Changing the Light Bulbs................................................12

Power Interruptions .........................................................13

Vacation and Moving Care ..............................................13

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................14

REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.....................17

ROPER

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REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY ........................18

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR.................................19

PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ................................ 20

INSTALLATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ...........................21

Déballage de votre réfrigérateur......................................21

Espacement requis..........................................................21

Spécifications électriques ...............................................22

Inversion du sens d’ouverture des portes.......................22

Fermeture et alignement des portes ...............................23

Les bruits de l’appareil que vous pouvez entendre........24

UTILISATION DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR...............................25

Pour s’assurer d’une circulation d’air appropriée...........25

Réglage des commandes ............................................... 25

Guide d’entreposage des aliments .................................26

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ................ 27

Tablettes du réfrigérateur ................................................27

Bac à légumes et couvercle du bac à légumes..............28

Utilisation de la machine à glaçons.................................28

ENTRETIEN DE VOTRE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR....................29

Nettoyage du réfrigérateur ..............................................29

Remplacement des ampoules d’éclairage......................30

Pannes de courant ..........................................................30

Entretien avant les vacances

ou lors d’un déménagement ...........................................30

GUIDE DE DÉPANNAGE................................................... 31

DEMANDE D’ASSISTANCE OU DE SERVICE ................35

GARANTIE DE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR ROPER

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REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or

“WARNING.” These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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.

– To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You
follow instructions.

■

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.

■

Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice or water (on
some models).

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Proper Disposal of

Your Old Refrigerator

WARNING

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 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 the instructions below 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.

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PARTS AND FEATURES

This section contains an illustration of your refrigerator. Use it to become more familiar with the parts and features.
The drawings in this book may vary from your refrigerator model.

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1. Temperature Control

2. Adjustable Slide-Out Wire Shelves

3. Crisper Cover

4. Crisper

5. Utility Compartments

6. Stationary Door Shelves

7. Leveling Legs

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INSTALLING YOUR

Space Requirements

REFRIGERATOR

Unpacking Your Refrigerator

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.

Removing P ackaging Materials

■ Remove tape and any labels from your refrigerator

before using (except the model and serial number
label).

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 “Important Safety
Instructions” in the “Refrigerator Safety” section.

■ On some models, shelves, bins, door shelf rails, and

other feature parts may be packaged in the Finishing
Touches™ FeaturePak. Follow the instructions
contained in the package for proper assembly.

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.

■ To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow

for a 1” (2.5 cm) space on each side

■ Allow 4” (10.2 cm) of space between overhead cabinets

and refrigerator top.

■ Allow at least 3” (7.5 cm) between back of cabinet and

the wall.

4" (10.2 cm)

IMPORTANT:

■ Depending on your model, do not remove any

permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator, or
the Tech Sheet that is fastened behind the base grille.

■ Depending on your model, do not remove the white

Styrofoam insert that is located behind the control panel
on the ceiling of the refrigerator. The insert is part of the
refrigerator and not part of the packing material. If the
insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the
freezer and cause icicles to form.

1" (2.5 cm)

■ 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 the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a

wall, you might want to leave extra space so the door
can swing open.

■ Level the refrigerator (See “Door Closing and

Alignment”).

NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator,
or other heat source, nor in a location where the
temperature will fall below 40° F (5° C).

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Electrical Requirements

WARNING

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 location, it is
important to make sure you have the proper electrical
connection:

Reversing the Door Swing

IMPORTANT:

■ Door must be supported when the hinges are loosened

as the door is not firmly attached to the cabinet.

■ Before you begin, turn the refrigerator OFF, unplug it,

and remove any food from door shelves.

SUGGESTION: Reversing the door swing should be
performed by a qualified person.

To remove and replace doors:

1. Remove door handles. See the "To remove and replace

handles" section.

2. Remove the top hinge cover by prying up. Remove the

top hinge screws and the top hinge. Remove the top
door. Remove the plugs from the opposite side and
install them in the holes on the original side.

T op Hinge

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 Thermostat Control (or
Refrigerator 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 Thermostat Control (or
Refrigerator Control) to the desired setting.

1. Top Hinge Cover

2. Top Hinge

3. Top Hinge Shim

3. Remove the center hinge and reinstall the screws in the

same holes. Remove the bottom door.

Center Hinge

1. Plastic Washer

2. Center Hinge

3. Door Stop

4. Fibre Washer

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4. Remove the plugs from the hinge bushings on the top

of the doors and install them in the opposite side. Turn
the doors upside down and remove the screw that
holds the door stop. Install the door stop with washer
on opposite side. Use a screwdriver to line up the holes
in the door stop and door while tightening.

To remove and replace handles:

1. Push against the end of the handle insert to bow the

insert.

2. Remove the two mounting scews from each handle.

3. Remove the four plugs from the handle holes on the

opposite side.

4. Install the plugs, screws, handle, and handle inserts on

the other side.

1. Handle

2. Handle Insert

1. Hinge Hole Plugs

5. Remove the bottom hinge and reinstall the screws.

Remove the screws from the opposite side and install
hinge with the shims.

6. Install the bottom door. Install the center hinge with the

plastic washers on the upper side of the hinge. Align the
bottom door with the side of the cabinet before
tightening.

Bottom Hinge

1. Fibre Washer

2. Door Stop

3. Bottom Hinge

7. Install the top door. Install the top hinge and the hinge

shim. Align the top door to give an even distance
between the doors before tightening.

8. The top and center hinges can be adjusted if the doors

do not appear straight. Insure that all screws are tight.

9. Install the top hinge cover.

Door Closing and Alignment

Door Closing

NOTE: Keep the two bolts that secured the refrigerator in
the shipping case. They are the front leveling legs.

Your refrigerator has 2 adjustable leveling legs. If your
refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to
close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using these
instructions.

1. Screw the legs all the way into the bolt holes in the

bottom corners of the refrigerator.

2. Plug refrigerator power cord into a 3-prong grounded

outlet. Move the refrigerator into it's final position.

3. Lower the front legs just enough to lift the cabinet from

off the floor.

4. Adjust the legs to level the refrigerator:

■ Turn the leveling leg to the right to lower that side of

the refrigerator.

■ Turn the leveling leg to the left to raise that side of

the refrigerator.

5. Check with level.

10. Replace handles. See the "To remove and replace

handles" section.

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6. Open and close both doors to make sure they swing

properly.

Door Alignment

If the space between your doors looks uneven, you can
adjust it using the instructions below:

1. Pry off the top hinge cover.

2. Loosen the top hinge screws using a ⁵⁄₁₆-inch socket or

wrench.

3. Have someone hold the door in place or put a spacer

between the doors while you tighten the top hinge
screws.

4. Replace the top hinge cover.

Understanding Sounds

You May Hear

Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one
didn’t make. Because the sounds are new to you, you
might be concerned about them. Most of the new sounds
are normal. Hard surfaces, like the floor, walls, and
cabinets, can make the sounds seem louder than they
actually are. The following describes the kinds of sounds
and what may be making them.

USING YOUR

REFRIGERATOR

Ensuring Proper Air Circulation

In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit
air flow between the refrigerator and freezer sections. As
shown in the illustration, cool air enters through the bottom
of the freezer section and moves up. Most of the air then
flows through the freezer section vents and recirculates
under the freezer floor. The rest of the air enters the
refrigerator section through the top vent.

■ 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.

■ The defrost timer will click when the automatic defrost

cycle begins and ends. Also, the thermostat refrigera­tor control, will click when cycling on and off.

■ Rattling noises may come from the flow of refrigerant,

the water line, or items stored on top of the refrigerator.

■ Your refrigerator is designed to run more efficiently to

keep your food items at the desired temperature. The
high efficiency compressor may cause your new
refrigerator to run longer than your old one, and you
may hear a pulsating or high-pitched sound.

■ Water dripping on the defrost heater during a defrost

cycle may cause a sizzling sound.

■ You may hear the evaporator fan motor circulating the

air through the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

■ As each cycle ends, you may hear a gurgling sound due

to the refrigerant flowing in your refrigerator.

■ Contraction and expansion of the inside walls may

cause a popping noise.

■ You may hear air being forced over the condenser by

the condenser fan.

■ You may hear water running into the drain pan during

the defrost cycle.

Do not block any of these vents with food packages. If
the vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented and
temperature and moisture problems may occur.

IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both
sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to
the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to
eliminate odors. To prevent odor transfer and drying out of
food, wrap or cover foods tightly. (See the “Food Storage
Guide” section for details.)

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Setting the Controls

The Temperature Control is located on the back wall of the
refrigerator compartment. It controls the temperature in
both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. When you
plug in the refrigerator of the first time, set the Temperature
Control knob to "5". Temperature Control adjustments
range from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest).

Give your refrigerator time to cool down completely before
adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food
into the refrigerator. The control is set correctly when milk
or juice is as cold as you like and ice cream is firm. Move
the dial one number at a time, and wait 24 hours between
adjustments.

NOTE: During high humidity, moisture may form on the
outside of the cabinet. To prevent rust, dry the cabinet and
reset the Temperature Control to a colder setting.

IMPORTANT: If you add food before the refrigerator has
cooled completely, your food may spoil. Turning the

Temperature Control to a higher (colder) than
recommended setting will not cool the compartments
any faster.

Fruit

Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or
crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready
to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a
refrigerator shelf.

Leafy vegetables

Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and
discolored areas. Wash in cold water and drain. Place in
plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper.

Vegetables with skins (carrots, 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. Rewrap if necessary. See
the following chart for storage times. When storing meat
longer than the times given, freeze the meat.

Chicken ........................................................... 1-2 days

Ground beef .................................................... 1-2 days

Variety meats (liver, heart, etc.) ....................... 1-2 days

Cold cuts......................................................... 3-5 days

Steaks/roasts .................................................. 3-5 days

Cured meats.................................................. 7-10 days

Food Storage Guide

Storing Fresh Food

Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in airtight and
moisture-proof material unless otherwise noted. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to
ensure freshness.

Butter or margarine

Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed
compartment. When storing an extra supply, wrap in
freezer packaging and freeze.

Cheese

Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use
it. Once opened, rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or
aluminum foil.

Milk

Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place milk on
interior shelf.

Eggs

Store in original carton on interior shelf.

Leftovers

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.

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Storing Frozen Food

NOTE: For further information about preparing food for
freezing or food storage times, check a freezer guide or
reliable cookbook.

Packaging

Successful freezing depends on the correct packaging.
When you close and seal the package you must not allow
air or moisture in or out. If you do, you could have food
odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator, and
also dry out frozen food.

Packaging recommendations:

■ Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids

■ Straight-sided canning/freezing jars

■ Heavy-duty aluminum foil

■ Plastic-coated paper

■ Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from saran film)

■ Specified freezer self-sealing plastic bags

Follow package or container instructions for proper
freezing methods.

Do not use:

REFRIGERATOR

FEATURES

Refrigerator Shelves

The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to match
your individual storage needs.

Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and
adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will
make finding the exact item you want easier. It will also
reduce the amount of time the refrigerator door is open,
and save energy.

To remove a shelf:

1. Remove all items from the shelf.

2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop.

3. Lift the front.

4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.

■ Bread wrappers

■ Non-polyethylene plastic containers

■ Containers without tight lids

■ Wax paper or wax-coated freezer wrap

■ Thin, semi-permeable wrap

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 (no more than 2 to 3 lbs of food per
cubic foot [907-1,350 g per liter] of freezer space). Leave
enough space in the freezer for air to circulate around
packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so
the door can close tightly.

Storage times will vary according to the quality and type of
food, the type of packaging or wrap used, (airtight and
moisture-proof), and the storage temperature. Ice crystals
inside a sealed package are normal. This simply means
that moisture in the food and air inside the package have
condensed, creating ice crystals.

NOTE: Allow hot foods to cool at room temperature for 30
minutes, then package and freeze. Cooling hot foods
before freezing saves energy.

To replace a shelf:

1. Fit back of shelf on top of guide.

2. Lift the front of the shelf.

3. Slide shelf straight in.

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Crisper and Crisper Cover

To remove the crisper:

1. Slide crisper straight out to the stop.

2. Lift the front.

3. Slide crisper out the rest of the way.
Replace the crisper by sliding it back in fully past the

drawer stop.

To remove the crisper cover:

1. Lift cover up and slide out.

2. Replace cover by fitting back of cover against back wall

of cabinet. Then lower front into place.

■ It is normal for the ice cubes to be attached at the

corners. They will break apart easily.

■ The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold

enough to make ice. This can take as long as overnight.

■ If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is

needed, turn the Temperature Control toward a higher
(colder) number in half number steps. (For example, if
the control is at 3, move it to between 3 and 4.) Wait 24
hours and, if necessary, gradually turn the Temperature
Control to the highest setting, waiting 24 hours between
each increase.

REMEMBER:

■ The quality of your ice will be only as good as the

quality of the water supplied to your ice maker.

■ Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water

supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can
damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality
ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make
sure the water softener is operating properly and is well
maintained.

Ice Maker Operation

(on some models)

After the freezer section reaches normal freezer
temperature, the ice maker fills with water and begins
forming ice. Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of
ice. Ice maker should then produce approximately 7 to 9
batches of ice in a 24 hour-period. Discard the first three
batches of ice produced to avoid impurities that may be
flushed out of the system.

After ice is made, the ice cubes drop into the storage bin.
When ice storage bin is full, ice maker arm raises to the
“OFF” position (arm up). If ice is not needed, you can stop
the ice maker by raising the arm to the “OFF” position (arm
up). Listen for a click sound to be sure that the ice maker
will not continue to operate.

To start ice maker, lower arm to the “ON“ position (arm
down). Do not force arm up or down. Do not store anything
on top of the ice maker or in the ice storage bin.

■ The ON/OFF lever for the ice maker is a wire signal arm

located on the side of the ice maker. Push the arm
down to start making ice automatically, and push it up
to shut off the ice maker.

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