Whirlpool RT18AK User's Manual
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1. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator 8 Caring For Your Refrigerator 17 Food Storage Guide 20 if You Need Assistance Or Service 22 Warranty 24 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZERS MODELS RT18AK RT18BM RT18HD RT20BK B RT18BK RT18DK RT20AK RT22AK A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper appliance You purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble free operation we 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 Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new information 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 This symbol will help alert you to such ACAUTION This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property d2. CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker e Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time e When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dis pensed out of the ice maker mecha nism 3 Unplug the refrigerator Clean it rinse well and dry 5 Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play amp near or climb inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator on page 8 Moving When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home 1 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker e Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time e Disconnect the water line e After the last load of ice drops lift the signal arm to the OFF up position Remove all food from the refrigerator Pack all frozen food in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator Clean it thoroughly Rinse well and dry Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle 7 Screw in the leveling rollers 8 T
3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull To remove the cover 1 Tilt front of cover up 2 Lift back of cover 3 Pull cover straight out 4 Replace cover in reverse order continued on next page 11 Model RT18DK and RT18HD The meat drawer and cover can be removed for cleaning or moved to another shelf if desired Remove the meat drawer first To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide the drawer straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove the meat drawer 2 Tilt front of cover up 3 Pull cover up and out To replace the cover 1 Fit bottom notches of cover over rear and center cross bars of shelf 2 Lower cover into place 3 Replace the meat drawer USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Lift the front then the back Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again Removing the crispers and crisper cover To remove the crispers 1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 For some models Push up glass insert from the bottom then slide it out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Pull cover frame up and out 4 Remove metal cover support To replace the cover 1 Replace metal
4. burned out The optional ice Is the freezer cold enough to make ice It could take overnight for maker does not the freezer to reach the proper temperature work Is the ON OFF lever in the ON down position Is the water valve turned on Does the water line have a clog or leak You hear unfa miliar sounds or s a rattling Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you jingling noise may hear on page 16 Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator There is water in This is normal on hot muggy days Make sure the refrigerator is level the defrost pan so the pan does not overflow The motor seems to run too much Are the condenser coils dirty Has the door been opened often Has a large amount of food been added at one time The motor naturally runs longer if these things happen Is the room hot If the room is too warm the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool 22 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call our toll free telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S A 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 recom mend a qualified service company in your area For further information write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Re
5. cover support on wall supports in front section of cabinet 2 Fit back corners of cover frame into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower front onto metal cover support 3 For some models Slide back of glass insert into cover frame Then lower front to level position 12 Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again At Remove the glass insert Lift front of cover frame then the back USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the freezer shelf To remove the shelf 1 Lift front of shelf slightly 2 Lift back of shelf off supports 3 Replace in reverse order Using the ice cube trays If you don t use cubes they may shrink The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation The longer you store cubes the smaller they get To remove ice 1 Hold tray at both ends 2 Twist slightly Using the optional automatic ice maker Factory installed on RT18BM If you have an automatic ice maker or if you plan to add one later there are a few things you will want to know e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm DOWN to make ice automatically UP to shut off the ice maker IMPORTANT Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply Instructions for ice maker water supply hook up are attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet e The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes e Good water quality is important for good
6. 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 a softened water supply cannot be avoided make sure that the water softener is well maintained and operating properly Up to stop ice maker Down to start ice maker 13 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Common ice maker problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Ice crescents e This is normal e They break apart easily attached at e Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes corners separated Ice maker ON OFF lever in the Move ON OFF lever to the ON down won t OFF up position position make ice e Freezer not cold e ice maker will not operate until freezer is enough cold enough to make ice This could take overnight Off taste or e Ice attracts airborne e Dump old ice and make a new supply odor in ice odors old ice Store excess ice in a covered container e Poor water quality e Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filter Try to avoid softened water supplies e Foods not properly e Wrap food properly See pages 20 and 21 wrapped e Ice bin and freezer e Clean freezer and ice bin See cleaning need cleaning chart on pages 17 and 18 e Plumbing to ice maker Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hookup See back of refrigerator cabinet Try to avoid softened wa
7. or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See Electrical Requirements and Ground ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle SN Refrigerator power cord 3 prong grounding plug BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Installing it properly 1 Allow inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 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 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall 4 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker hook up the ice maker water supply See Installation Instructions Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling Right to raise screws one on the right and one on the left left to lower To adjust one or both of these follow the Use a directions below Front screwdriver roller 1 Remove base grille See page 15 to adjust 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front tum screw counterclock wise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 15 Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls Using the ice cube trays Changing the control settings Using the optional automatic ice maker Changing the light bulbs Removing the base grille Removing the drop in trim pleces Removing the snap off door trim
8. Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 11 Reversing the door swing Removing the meat drawer and cover Understanding the sounds you may hear Removing the crispers and crisper cover Saving energy Removing the freezer shelf To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator it is important that you operate it properly This section tells you how to set the controls remove and adjust some of the features in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting the controls Temperature 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 4 REFRIGERATOR Refrigerator Control adjustments range oe oe from 1 warmest to 8 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to C Freezer Control adjustments range from A coldest to D warmest 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food This may take several hours The settings indicated above should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm If you need to adjust these settings see Changing the control settings on page 9 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Exterior moisture control The Exterior Moisture Control operates EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from
9. OFF On forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet e Use the OFF setting when humidity is low e Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed e Wait at least 24 hours between adjust in the chart below as a guide If you have ments questions call our toll free number See page 23 CONDITION Refrigerator section too warm Freezer section too warm Refrigerator section too cold Ice not made fast enough Both sections too warm REASON e Door opened often e Large amount of food added e Room temperature too warm e Door opened often e Large amount of food added e Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough e Controls not set correctly for your conditions e Heavy ice usage Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough e Door opened often e Large amount of food added e Very warm or very cold room temperatures Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator Freezer USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the drop in trim pieces on some models To remove the trim piece 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Pull straigh
10. angers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock 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 22 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 pages 4 and 5 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 Important Safety Instructions AWARN ING 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 danger ous even if they will just sit in the garage a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrig erator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Asso ciation of Home Appliance Manu
11. ape the doors shut and tape the power supply cord to the cabinet When you get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 6 Also if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker remember to reconnect the water supply line oop Ny Power interruptions If electricity goes off call the power com pany Ask how long power will be off 1 If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This helps food stay frozen 2 If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker OR b Place 2 Ibs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot of 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 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 our toll free telephone number 1 800 44 ROPER 19 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Food Storage Guide There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food To keep food fresher longer take the time to study these recomm
12. e warrantor have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 23 _ ROPER Refrigerator Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct from date of purchase defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY from date of purchase FSP 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 workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your refrigerator 2 Instruct you how to use your refrigerator 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your refrigerator 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 Corporati
13. efer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator 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 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 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 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 e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Lev
14. el 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 refrig erator and freezer to temperatures colder than they need 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 Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator 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 extend its product life This section tells 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 However clean both about once a month to help prevent odors from building up Wipe up spills right away To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrig erator Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clea
15. ended steps Storing fresh food Wrap or store food placed in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture proof material This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator For dated products check code date to ensure fresh ness 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 Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container 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 original container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Eggs Store without washing in the egg bin pro vided on some models or 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 20 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 alumi num foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used Meat Store most meat in original wrapping as long a
16. ey look like The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and may not match the illustration exactly This manual is designed to cover several models Control panel all models Refrigerator Exterior Light Freezer control moisture switch control control Models RT18DK shown and RT18HD Ice cube trays Freezer shelf Control panel Butter compartment Model and j serial number label Door shelves on side wall snap off door trim on Meat drawer RT18HD r Crisper cover m Crispers j Base grille Adjustable wire shelves Leveling rollers behind base grille PARTS AND FEATURES Models RT18AK shown RT18BK and RT18BM Automatic ice maker and bin AT16BM only Butter compartment Ice cube trays RT1BAK and RT18BK Freezer shelf Control panel Model and serial number label Meat drawer ne a m aa shelves i ee glass or wire depending on model Leveling rollers behind base grille Models RTZOAK shown RT20BK and RT22AK Base grille SS ee T Ice cube trays ae Butter IE ii compartment Freezer shelf aii ility compartment Control panel LE et a ero Model and serial number label on side wall Meat drawer Crispers Adjustable Egg bin shelves glass or RT22AK only wire depending on model Leveling Base grille rollers beh
17. factur ers Help prevent accidents Never allow children to operate 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 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 near 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 Requirements 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 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 th
18. ind base grille Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Plugging it in Installing it properly Leveling it It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use This section tells you how to clean it connect it to a power source install it and level it Cleaning your refrigerator Removing packaging materials 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 your thumb to make a ball then remove OR e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as de scribed above Do not use sharp instru ments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the material See Important Safety Instruc tions 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 17 and 18 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused 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
19. n the refrigerator according to the following directions AWARNING Personal Injury 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 Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside Inside walls allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper towel with mild detergent warm water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax Sponge soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water HOW TO CLEAN e Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners e Rinse and dry thoroughly 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 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 continued on next page 17 CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners Sponge soft cloth Wash rinse and dry thoroughly and gaskets or paper towel with DO NOT USE cleaning waxes concen mild detergent and trated detergents bleaches or cleaners warm water containing
20. nsfer 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 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 Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food the type of packaging or wrap used airtight and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be O F 17 8 C 21 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools Please read the chart below before calling for service on your appliance 1 Before calling for assistance Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Your refrigera Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper tor will not voltage operate Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position The lights do Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper not work voltage Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb
21. on Under no circumstances shall it be 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 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation of implied warranties so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may also 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 A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 2157983 Rev A 1993 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed In U S A
22. petroleum on plastic parts Plastic parts Soft clean sponge Wash rinse and dry thoroughly covers and or soft clean cloth DO NOT USE paper towels window panels with mild detergent sprays scouring cleansers or flammable and warm water fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instruc tions on page 3 Defrost pan Sponge or cloth e Remove base grille See page 15 with mild detergent e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire and warm water brace remove tape if any e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it in all the way e Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille Condenser Vacuum cleaner e Remove base grille coils with extended e Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils narrow may need to be cleaned as often as every attachment other month e Replace base grille Floor under Floor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water refrigerator supply line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Vacation and moving care Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks 1 Use up any perishables 2 Freeze other items 3 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker e Raise signal arm to OFF up position e Shut off water supply to ice maker e Empty the ice bin 18
23. presentative Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you pur chased 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 When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the pur chase date See page 2 This informa tion will help us respond properly to your request 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for 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 parts 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 was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Roper Brand Applianc
24. s it is airtight and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times TYPE DAYS Variety meats 1to2 If storing meat longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Storing frozen food The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home NOTE For further information about prepar ing food for freezing or food storage times contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or 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 through out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Packaging recommended for use Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids e Straight sided canning freezing jars Heavy duty aluminum foil 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 polyethylene 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 tra
25. t up on the trim piece at each end To replace the trim piece 1 Locate each end of the trim piece above the trim pocket opening 2 Push the trim piece straight down until it stops 3 Replace items on the shelf Removing the snap off door trim on some models To remove the trim piece A 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the trim piece 3 Pull trim piece straight out l To replace the trim piece Qo 1 Line up ends of the trim piece with the button on the door liner wall 2 Push trim piece Straight back until it Snaps Securely into place 3 Replace items on the shelf 10 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 glass shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift back of shelf 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace glass shelves 1 Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots Glass shelves are in the shelf supports on cabinet wall heavy Be careful 2 Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into slots Lower front of shelf to level position Removing the meat drawer and cover Models RT18AK RT18BK RT18BM RTZOAK RTZOBK and RT22AK To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift front of meat drawer 3
26. ter supply e New ice maker e First few batches of ice from a new ice maker may have an off taste Dump ice and make a new supply 14 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the light bulbs 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 and shape Removing the base grille To remove the grille Condenser coils 1 Open refrigerator door 2 Pull base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille To replace the grille 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close refrigerator door Defrost pan Base Support tabs grille See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 18 15 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrig erator so the doors open the other way R
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