Whirlpool RTIZDK User's Manual
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1. Variety meats 1to2 If meat is to be stored longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home For further information about preparing food for freezing contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Packaging recommended for use e Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids e Straight sided canning reezing jars e Heavy duty aluminum foil e Plastic coated paper e Non permeable plastic wraps made from a saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use e Bread wrappers e Non rigid plastic containers e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Waxed coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food Freezing Do not expect your freezer to quick freeze any large quantity of food Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than wil2. 2 to 3 months 12 months 12 months 6 months 6 months 2 to 3 months 1 month Main dishes e Casseroles meat poultry amp fish e Stews e TV dinners Dairy products e Butter e Margarine e Cheese Camembert Farmer s amp Mozzarella Creamed cottage Cheddar Edam Gouda Swiss Brick ete Ice cream ice milk amp sherbet Eggs e Whole mixed e Whites e Yolks NOTE Add sugar or salt to yolks or whole mixed eggs Baked goods e Brown N Serve rolls baked e Cakes frosted e Cakes unfrosted e Cookies baked e Cookie dough e Fruit cakes e Pies baked e Pies dough e Quick breads e Unbaked breads e Yeast breads amp rolls STORAGE TIME 2 to 3 months 2 to 3 months 3 to 6 months 6 to 9 months 12 months 3 months do not freeze 6 to 8 weeks 2 months 12 months 12 months 12 months 3 months 8 to 12 months 2 to 4 months 8 to 12 months 3 months 12 months 1 to 2 months 4 to 6 months 2 to 3 months 1 months 3 months Salting meat shortens freezer life Freezing can change texture of cheese Based on U S D A and Michigan Cooperative Extension Service suggested storage times IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3
3. etc and damage to your personal property Our toll free number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 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 Assistance Or Service on page 17 If you need further help feel free to call us When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagrams on page 4 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions e Read all instructions before using the refrigerator e Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents e Never allow children to opera
4. Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coils regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get everything out at one time Keep food organized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked e It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator temperature colder than it needs to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them that s cold enough e Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn t Because the sounds are new to you you might be concerned about them Don t be Most of the new sounds are normal Hard surfaces like the floor walls and cabinets can make the sounds seem louder The following describes the kinds of sounds that might be new to you and what may be making them Slight hum soft hiss You may hear the refrigerator s fan motor and moving air Clicking or snapping sounds The thermostat makes a definite click when the refrigerator stops running It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will
5. click when the defrost cycle starts Water sounds When the refrigerator stops running you may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few minutes after it stops You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan and sizzle during defrost cycles Ice maker sounds e trickling water e thud clatter of ice If your refrigerator has an ice maker you may hear buzzing from the water valve trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped into the bin Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Power interruptions Vacation and moving care 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 will tell you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation moving or during a power outage Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up Spills should be wiped up right away To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot Clean defrost pan carefully Failure to do so could result in personal in
6. need to adjust these settings see Changing the control settings on page 8 Power Saving Control The Power Saving Control operates electric owsa T heaters around the door openings These heaters E TT polled es MOISTURE p help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet 1 Use the CONSUMES LESS ENERGY setting when humidity is low 2 Use the REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTURE setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet i USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the control settings if you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first or freezer use the settings listed in the chart e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments below as a guide If you have questions call us e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed See page 18 RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator Section is Large amount of food added Freezer TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator Section is Large amount of food added Freezer TOO WARM Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough lf Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator Section is for your conditions Freezer TOO COLD if ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator MADE FAST Very cold room temperature Freezer ENOUGH can t cycle often enough lf BOTH Door opened often Refrigerat
7. on page 3 CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Defrost pan behind refrigerator on top of motor Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner Floor under Floor cleaners refrigerator HOW TO CLEAN e Slide refrigerator out away from the wall e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not remove defrost pan to clean e Slide refrigerator back into place Remember to leave 1 inch 2 5 cm between the cabinet back and the wall e Check to see if the refrigerator is level e Slide refrigerator out away from the wall e Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month e Slide refrigerator back into place Remember to leave 1 inch 2 5 cm between the cabinet back and the wall e Check to see if the refrigerator is level e Slide refrigerator out away from the wall If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker roll refri gerator out only as far as the water line allows e Clean floor e Slide refrigerator back into place Remember to leave 1 inch 2 5 cm between the cabinet back and the wall e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Vacation and moving care Long vacations Remove all the food if you are going for a month or more If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice make
8. or 20 ampere fused type wall _ and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord f Refrigerator See Electrical Requirements and Grounding power cord Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package 3 prong grounding plug natai it properly Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top 2 Allow at least 1 inch 2 5 cm between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall 3 Allow 1 4 inch 1 25 cm on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation 4 If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Level it Make sure the refrigerator is level for efficient operation To level refrigerator 1 Keep the 4 bolts that held the refrigerator in the shipping create They are the leveling legs 2 Screw these bolts all the way into the bolt holes on the bottom corners of the refrigerator 3 Adjust each leg so that the refrigerator does not rock 4 Slide the refrigerator into place 5 Place a level on top of the refrigerator first side to side then front to back e Turn a leg clockwise to raise the corner e Turn a leg counterclockwise to lower
9. the corner 6 Check the refrigerator with the level again Repeat step 5 until the refrigerator is level Leveling leg USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls Using the optional automatic ice maker Changing the control settings Changing the light bulb Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Reversing the door swing Removing the crisper and cover Saving energy Using the ice cube trays Understanding the sounds you may hear 11 In order to obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator it is important that you operate it properly This section will tell you how to do just that Setting the controls Temperature controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 REFRIGERATOR Refrigerator Control adjustments range from WARMER COOLER gt 1 warmest to 5 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to B Freezer Control adjustments range from FREEZER lt 4 WARMER COLDER gt A coldest to C warmest 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down UO B CC J completely before adding food This may take several hours The settings indicated above should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm If you
10. a ROPER ee Home Appliances Use AndCare A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 12 Food Storage Guide 14 If You Need Assistance Or Service 17 Warranty 20 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER A MODEL RT12DK A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide 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 each symbol AWARNING CAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause product damage scratches dents
11. atic ice maker later Part No IMKIT there are a few things you will want to know The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Down to make ice automatically Raise Up to shut off the ice maker signal Do not turn ice maker on until it is aes NOTE stop ice for ice maker water supply hook up are attached to the back of the refrigerator Lower cabinet signal e The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker arm to changes the size of the cubes start it e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage capacity e It is normal for ice crescents to be attached by a corner They will break apart easily e You will hear water running when ice maker is working You ll hear ice fall into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer e lf cubes are stored too long they may develop is cold enough to make ice This can take an off flavor like stale water Throw them overnight away Ice maker will make new ice Cubes in e Because of new plumbing connections the first the ice bin can also become smaller by ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard evaporation the first few batches of ice e Good water quality is important for good ice e If ice is not being made fast enough and more quality It is not recommended that the ice ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control maker be connected to a softened water to
12. e Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 19 _ ROPER Refrigerator Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materi from date of purchase als or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From date of purchase Replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed refrigeration system compressor evaporator condenser drier or connecting tubing which we find to be defective in materials or workman ship Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company ROPER WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your appliance 2 Instruct you how to use your appliance 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when appliance is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to appliance caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by us E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequen
13. hing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instructions above NOTE Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like Juice can tce cube trays Partial freezer shelf ee i Butter pim ji a Control panel i Modei and serial number label on side wali Adjustable wire shelves Crisper cover Leveling legs under refrigerator Z o NE a Control panel Refrigerator Power saving Light Freezer control control awitch control REFRIGERATOR POWER SAVER COOLER gt 4 CONSUMES LESS ENERGY REDUCES EXTERIOR MOISTUF gt BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Clean it Plug it in It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use This section will tell you how to clean it connect it to a power source install it and level it Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it if neces sary See cleaning instructions on page 12 Plug it in Recommended Grounding Method 3 prong grounding A 115 Volt AC 60 Hz 15
14. jury HOW TO CLEAN e Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water PART Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside e Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts Sponge cloth or paper towel with mild detergent warm water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax Inside walls freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts covers and panels 12 Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Soft clean sponge or soft clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water e Wash with mixture of warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g to 1 quart 95 L of water e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concentrated detergents bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE paper towels window sprays scouring cleansers or flammable fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instructions
15. l 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 Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly 15 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Freezer food storage chart Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used air and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be 0 F 17 8 C Fruits e Citrus e Commercially frozen e Juice concentrates e Others Vegetables e Commercially frozen Home frozen Meats e Bacon Corned beef e Frankfurters e Ground beef veal and lamb e Roasts Beef Lamb amp veal Pork e Sausage fresh e Steaks amp chops Beef Lamb veal amp pork Fish e Alaskan king crab e Blue fish amp salmon e Breaded fish purchased e Clams oysters cooked fish crab amp scallops e Cod flounder sole amp haddock e Mackerel amp perch e Shrimp uncooked Poultry e Chicken or turkey whole or parts e Cooked w gravy e Duck e Giblets Slices no gravy 16 STORAGE TIME 4 to 6 months 12 months 12 months 8 to 12 months 8 months 8 to 12 months 4 weeks or less 4 weeks or less 1 month 2 to 3 months 6 to 12 months 6 to 9 months 4 to 8 months 1 to 2 months 8 to 12 months 3 to 4 months 10 months 2 to 3 months 3 months 3 to 4 months 6 months
16. nnect the water supply line 13 CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Power interruptions If electricity goes off call the power company Ask how long power will be off 1 If service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help foods stay frozen If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store ina frozen food locker OR b Place 7 Ibs 3 4 kg of dry ice in freezer 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 avail able use or can perishable food at once N 3 A full freezer will stay cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat will stay cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it Questions Call us at 1 800 44 ROPER Food Storage Guide In This Section Storing fresh food 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 Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof material This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator For dated p
17. or SECTIONS Large amount of food added Freezer are TOO WARM Very warm or very cold room temperatures Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator 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 To replace a shelf Z 1 Fit back of shelf on top of shelf guide with wire ae stops on the bottom of the guide Shelf stop 2 Lift front of shelf 3 Slide shelf in until it clears all stops Guesa I i 4 Lower front of shelf into place Shelf nic a a l USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR a a E Removing the crisper and cover To remove the crisper 1 Slide crisper straight out rina a 2 Replace crisper by sliding it straight in rear and lift out To remove the cover ae 1 Lift the back and slide it to the rear until the front can be lifted 2 Lift cover up and out To replace the cover 1 Slide the front cover tabs into the rear of the front supports on the refrigerator walls 2 Lower back of cover into place Pull straight out Using the ice cube trays lt cubes are not used they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer cubes are stored the smaller they get To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly Using the optional automatic ice maker If you plan to add an autom
18. r Make sure all ice is dispensed out of mechanism Unplug the refrigerator Clean rinse it well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up AWARNING 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 To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigera tor on page 7 Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perish ables freeze other items If you have an auto matic ice maker 1 Turn off your ice maker by raising signal arm 2 Shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 Empty the ice bin Moving If your refrigerator is equipped with an automatic ice maker shut off the ice maker water supply at least a day ahead Disconnect the water line After the last load of ice drops lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen food in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Take out all removable parts Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Tape the doors shut and tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put every thing back and refer to page 5 Also if you have an automatic ice maker remember to reco
19. roducts check code date to ensure freshness 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 con tainer and store in crisper Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container 14 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 their store container in a crisper or store ina loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Eggs Store without washing in the original carton on 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 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 Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used Meat Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as long as it is air and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times FOOD STORAGE GUIDE APPROXIMATE TIME TYPE DAYS Chicken 1to2 Ground beef 1to2 Steaks and roasts 3to5 Cured meats 7to 10 Cold cuts 3to5
20. te play with or crawl inside the refrigerator e Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e FOR YOUR SAFETY e 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 HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please e Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e Do not install the refrigerator next to an oven radiator or other heat source e Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C e Keep the refrigerator out of the weather e Connect the refrigerator only to the proper kind of outlet with the correct electrical supply and grounding Refer to the Electrical Require ments and Grounding Instructions Sheet e Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold e Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual e Properly maintain the refrigerator e Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Also remove tape and any inside labels except the model and serial number label before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR e Soak area with liquid hand dishwas
21. tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our toll free telephone number for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM Your refrigerator will not operate Unfamiliar sounds ora rattling jingling noise There is water in the defrost pan The light does not work The optional ice maker will not operate The motor seems to run too much POSSIBLE CAUSE The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped The Refrigerator Control is not set correctly There is something on top of or behind the refrigerator The sounds are normal This is normal in hot muggy weather The pan may even be half full A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage The bulb is burned out The freezer has not had enough time to get cold The signal arm is in the OFF up position The water val
22. tial damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to State Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Roper distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our toll free telephone number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S PART NO 2151074 1982 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
23. ve is turned off Water is not getting to the ice maker The condenser coils are dirty It is hot outside or in the room The door has been opened frequently A large amount of food has been put in at one time SOLUTION Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 5 Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Set Refrigerator Control to a numbered setting See page 7 Remove item from on top of or behind the refrigerator New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 11 Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 5 Replace bulb See page 10 Allow the freezer time to get cold this could take overnight Push signal arm down to the ON position See page 9 Turn the water valve on Check the water line for clogs or leaks Clean the coils See page 13 On hot days or if the room is too warm the motor naturally runs longer Open the door as few times as possible The motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior when food is added Remember Motor running time depends on different things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of controls etc Your new refrigerator may be larger than
24. ward a higher number Wait a day and if supply Water softener chemicals such as salt necessary turn the Freezer Control toward A from a malfunctioning softener can damage the e If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality lf a to shut off the ice maker When you return the softened water supply cannot be avoided it is bin push it in all the way and lower the signal important that the water softener be well arm to the ON position maintained and operating properly Changing the light bulb AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury To change the refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Panel to remove bulb 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size wattage and shape Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator 10 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity e
25. your old one so it has more space to be cooled It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compartment All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one 2 If you need assistance Call our toll free telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area For further information write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 18 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 3 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your area For help finding an authorized servicer in your area call our toll free telephone number in Step 2 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Roper Brand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem Major Applianc
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