Whirlpool RT12FC User's Manual
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1. Weather or room is hot or muggy a Door has been opened frequently or a large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator or freezer compartment LIMITED WARRANTY ROPER Appliances LENGTH OF WARRANTY PRODUCTS COVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR From date of purchase FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY All Roper Appliances Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Refrigerators Replacement parts and repair labor for Freezers the sealed refrigeration system Air Conditioners compressor evaporator condenser Dehumidifiers drier or connecting tubing which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR Microwave Ovens Repair or replacement of magnetron WARRANTY tube which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR Automatic Washers Repair or replacement of any part of WARRANTY the gear case assembly which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship we WE WILL NOT PAY FOR 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 Pick up and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to appliance cause2. Sponge soft cloth or paper towel nuld detergent and wann water Soft clean sponge or soft cloth nuld detergent and warm water Sponge or soft cloth mild detergent and warm water HOW TO CLEAN Wash with wet sponge cloth or paper towel Wash with wet sponge or cloth Rinse and dry Rinse and dry Move refrigerator out away from wall Do Not remove defrost pan Wash clefrost pan with wet sponge or cloth Rinse and dry Move refrigerator back into place Check levelness of refrigerator Vacuum cleaner with brush attachment Floor cleaners Caring For Your Refrigerator full of baked goods If electricity goes off 1 Call the power company Ask how long power will be off 2 Keep freezer closed if service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less This will help food will stay frozen 3 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do this Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker OR Place 2 tbs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot of reezer space This will keep foods frozen for 2 to 4 days AWARNING Personal injury Hazard Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns Failure to do so could result in dry ice burns OR If dry ice or a food locker is not available use or can perishable food at once NOTE A full freezer stays colder longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of
3. soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent and warm water OR 2 tablespoons 26 g baking soda to 1 quart 0 95 L warm water Water from this melted frost drips into a drain trough just below the cold plate Then it runs down the back wall and through the drain just above the crisper The drain leads to a defrost water pan on the top of the refrigerator motor Heat from the motor evaporates the water If the drain becomes clogged force warm water mixed with baking soda through the drain until the water flows freely Cleaning tips Both sections should be cleaned about once a month To help prevent odors wipe up spills immediately 1 Tum Temperature Control to OFF and unplug power cord 2 Take out all removable parts and clean according to the following chart HOW TO CLEAN a Wash with wet sponge or cloth Rinse and dry Wash with wet sponge cloth or paper towel Rinse and dry Twice a year apply appliance wax or good auto paste wax to painted metal surfaces with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Do Not use wax on plastic parts Wash with wet sponge cloth or paper towel Rinse and dry continued on next page Door liners and gaskets Plastics covers and panels Defrost pan belund refrigerator on lop of the motor Condenser coils behind refrigerator Floor under refrigerator PART WHAT TO USE
4. Tech Sheet located on the bottom of the refrigerator B Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 5 C Plug 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 or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instruction Sheet in literature package for complete details D Install properly Install the refrigerator according to the dimensions shown below Leave extra space along the hinge side wall to allow the door to be opened wider Do not install the refrigerator next to an oven radiator or other heat source a out in the weather or direct sunlight e in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C 3 in 7 5 cm min between overhead cabinets and top of refrigerator 1 2 in 1 25 cm on each side of the refrigerator for easier installation 1 in 2 5 cm min between refrigerator condenser coils and the back wall To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow basic precautions including the following 4 Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explos
5. meat stays colder longer than a freezer Food containing ice crystals may be safely refrozen but the quality and flavor of the food may be affected Use refrozen food quickly If the condition of the food is poor or you feel it is unsafe to eat dispose of it immediately Vacation and moving guide Short vacations less than 4 weeks Use up perishable foods a Freeze other food items Long vacations more than 4 weeks a Remove all food a Turn Temperature Control to OFF s Unplug refrigerator a Clean rinse and dry the interior s Keep refrigerator and freezer doors slightly open by taping wood or rubber blocks at the top of each door This allows air to enter the refrigerator and freezer sections and prevents odors and mold from building up inside while you re away Move refrigerator out away from wall Vacuum dust and lint froin condenser coils at least every other month Move refrigerator back into place leaving 1 inch 2 54 cm between the wall and condenser coils Check levelness of refrigerator Move refrigerator out away from wall Clean the floor Move refrigerator back into place Check levelness of refrigerator AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do Not allow children to climb on play near or crawl inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped s To restart refrigerator when you return see page 3 for resetting control M
6. Thank you for choosing a Roper Appliance This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new quality built Roper refrigerator freezer Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference Complete and mail the Product Registration Card This card enters your warranty into our warranty system that ensures efficient claim processing can be used as a proof of purchase for insurance claims and helps Roper to contact you immediately in the unlikely event of a product safety recall Cycle Defrost Refrigerator Freezers You are responsible for It is your responsibility to be sure your refrigerator s Has been properly installed and leveled according to the installation instructions given on page 2 a Js installed on a floor that can support the weight of the refrigerator Is properly connected to a grounded electrical circuit that meets the electrical requirements on page 2 a Is properly used only for the job it was designed to do a Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly s Is cold in both the refrigerator and freezer sections before food is added a Is properly maintained Appliances RT12FC RT14FC Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Before Using Your Refrigerator Parts and Features Using Your Refrigerator Setting the control Exterior moisture control Adjusting refrigerator shelves Removing crisper and crisper cover__ Ice c
7. an To replace cover p 1 Slide the front cover tabs in from the rear of the front supports on the refrigerator walls 2 Lower back of cover into place Operating sounds from the high efficiency compressor and motor It may run longer than your older refrigerator Energy saving tips Check the door gaskets for a tight seal Level the refrigerator to be sure of a good seal Clean dust and lint from the condenser coils every other month a Open the doors as seldom as possible Decide what you need before you open the door Remove everything you need at one time Organize and label food so you will not have to search for items you want Close door immediately after you remove food items Store food in the refrigerator and freezer so that air movement is not blocked Set the refrigerator temperature so that the drinks remain cold enough for your family s taste and ice cream remains firm Do Not set temperature colder than it needs to be Set the Exterior Moisture Control to the OFF position unless moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Do Not install your refrigerator next to your range water heater furnace radiator other heat sources or in direct sunlight Food storage suggestions 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 products check code date t
8. d by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of product not approved by us E Any labor costs during the limited warranties This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time periods stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions 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 apply For details please contact your franchised Roper distributor or military exchange HOW TO GET SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE If you need service first see the Before You Call For Service section of this book If you still need service after checking this section additional help can be found if you Contact your selling dealer for the authorized servicer in your area OR Phone 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 between 8 00 a m and 4 30 p m Eastern Time Monday through Friday OR For further information write to Consumer Relations Dept Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 When requesting assistance please provid
9. e the model and serial numbers date of purchase and a complete description of the problem The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the inside left wall of the refrigerator compartment See illustrations on page 3 If you are not satisfied with the service received 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 Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer or Roper Brand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Part No 2152218 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed n U S A
10. frost water draining into the defrost pan Remove objects from the top or from behind the refrigerator a Read the Normal operating sounds on page 4 Water in the defrost pan Weather is hot and muggy Hot and muggy weather can cause water to collect in the drain pan Since water levels may reach half full in the pan be sure to level the refrigerator so the pan does not overflow Light does not work Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Replace fuse with a time delay fuse of the correct capacity Reset circuit breaker Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet Check circuit voltage at fuse circuit breaker box e Replace bulb with an appliance bulb Follow instructions on page 4 Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Bulb is bumed out Motor runs too long Condenser is free of lint and dust Remove dust and lint from the condenser coils with a vacuum cleaner If the temperature outside or inside is warm motor running noises are normal a Decide which food items you need before opening the refrigerator or freezer section Motor noise is also normal when large amounts of food are added to the refrigerator freezer compartments Remember your new refrigerator may be larger than your old refrigerator It may have more space to cool which requires a longer running motor
11. g a bulb Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury helf stop cS j Shelf glide To remove 1 Remove food from shelf 2 Slide shelf straight forward to the guide stops 3 Lift front until shelf clears stops then slide shelf out the rest of the way To replace 1 Fit back of shelf on top of guides with wire stops on the bottom of the guides 2 Lift front and slide shelf in until it clears guide stops Slide shelf in the rest of the way Guide stop H Removing crisper and crisper cover Lift the back then slide out 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power to the rear uppl and lift out SUPRIJ 2 Reach behind the Control Console to find bulb 3 Remove bulb 4 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Reconnect 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 Pull straight out To remove crisper Normal operating sounds 1 Slide crisper straight out 2 Replace in reverse order To remove cover 1 Lift back then slide to the rear until the front can be lifted 2 Lift cover up and out You can expect to hear the following sounds when your refrigerator freezer is operating a Water sounds as water gurgles through tubing for a few minutes after refrigerator stops running You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water p
12. ion 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 E Level refrigerator Make sure the refrigerator is level for efficient operation Leveling leg _ Keep the 4 bolts that held the refrigerator in the shipping crate They are the leveling legs 2 Screw these bolts all the way into bolt holes at the bottom comers of refrigerator 3 Adjust each leg so that refrigerator does not rock Slide refrigerator into place Place a level on top of the refrigerator first side to side then front to back Turn leg to the left to raise the corner of the refrigerator Turn leg to the right to lower the comer of the refrigerator Check the levelness again and repeat step 5 until the refrigerator is level nN A n Parts and Features Model RT12FC Ice cube trays a a eek Model and serial number C lanes label z on side wall ig Onr Temperature a Stationary control l Re a7 door shelves Ee moisture TSS At Shelves control T SS i ae Crisper Ins j cover er Arr e eae Crisper I _ aie e Model RT14FC Ice cube trays ft oe i Light e _ ae panies Model and F 2a serial number K soe Iain R on side wall ies SiT OAE SS T t s lata PAT Fae i p_it __it _ ERSTE SS l
13. l Adjustable conical me gt l shelves Crisper AAN j cover Crisper LE ui Oo ee legs fees Using Your Refrigerator Setting the control The Temperature Control for the refrigerator and freezer is in the refrigerator When the refrigerator 1s plugged tn for the first time 1 Set the Temperature Control to 3 TEMPERATURE CONTROL COLDEST 2 Let the refrigerator and freezer compartments get cold for several hours before adding food 3 When the refrigerator keeps milk or juice as cold as you like and the freezer compartment keeps ice cream firm the settings are correct for your household Exterior moisture control The Exterior Moisture Control operates electric heaters around the door openings These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator ON OFF 1 Use the OFF setting when humidity is low 2 Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL Adjusting refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator Ice cube trays Remove ice by slightly twisting the tray with both hands NOTE The longer ice cubes are stored the smaller they get Slow evaporation is caused by the movement of cold air Changing the light bulb AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the main electric power supply to the refrigerator before changin
14. o ensure freshness 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 or food storage times contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or cookbook 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 or 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 type of packaging or wrap used air and moisture proof and storage temperatures which should be O F 17 8 C Cleaning Your Refrigerator The refrigerator section defrosts automatically The freezer section needs defrosting from time to time The freezer section should be defrosted whenever frost builds up to a 1 4 inch 6 mm thickness Defrosting the freezer AWARNING Electrical Shock and Product Damage Hazard Do Not place electrical devices in freezer to aid defrosting Electri cal shock and injury could occur a Do Not use an ice pick knife or other sharp pointed tool to defrost freezer Damage could occur 1 Tum the Temperature Control to OFF and unplug power cord 2 Put empty pan in the ref
15. oving Remove all food Pack frozen foods in dry ice Turn Temperature Control to OFF e Unplug refrigerator Clean rinse and dry the interior Take out all removable parts Wrap removable parts in paper and tape them all together Store inside refrigerator Screw in leveling legs Tape the doors shut s Tape the electric cord to the cabinet exterior s When you reach your new home replace the removable parts and follow steps beginning on page 2 Before You Call For Service If you are having an operating problem check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance OPERATING PROBLEM Refrigerator will not run CHECK IF WHAT TO DO a Power cord is plugged into a live s Firmly plug power cord into electrical circuit with proper voltage outlet Check circuit voltage at fuse circuit breaker box Set refrigerator Control to a numbered position a Replace fuse with a time delay fuse of the correct capacity Reset circuit breaker Temperature Control is turned on a Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Also check if a time delay fuse has been used Rattling jingling noise or Anything is on top of or behind the unfamiliar sounds refrigerator when the refrigerator is operating These are normal operating sounds humming from fans clicking from thermostat or defrost cycle or de
16. rigerator on the top shelf in the center 3 Move frozen food and ice to the refrigerator section 4 Close the refrigerator door Leave the freezer door open 5 Put a pan of hot water in the freezer This helps melt the frost Don t place the pan over drain hole in center of the freezer 6 Defrost water will drain through drain hole into the pan you put in the refrigerator section You may have to melt frost from the drain hole by pouring a little hot water around it Removable parts shelves crisper etc Inside walls Allow the freezer walls to warm up so cloth won t stick PART WHAT TO USE 7 Wash the inside of the freezer with a solution of 2 tablespoons 26 g of baking soda and one quart 95 L warm water Rinse and dry thoroughly 8 Remove the pan of defrost water from the refrigerator put frozen food and ice back into freezer 9 Reconnect power cord and reset the Temperature Control Put a pan of hot water in freezer to speed melting Defrost drain Put a pan in refrigerator to catch defrost water There is a cold plate on the back wall at the top of the refrigerator section When the refrigerator motor runs frost collects on the cold plate When the motor turns off the frost melts Sponge or cloth mild detergent and warm water Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent and warm water appliance wax or good auto paste wax Sponge
17. ube trays Changing the light bulb Normal operating sounds Energy saving tips Food storage suggestions Cleaning Your Refrigerator Defrosting the freezer Cleaning tips Caring For Your Refrigerator If electricity goes off Vacation and moving guide Before You Call For Service Warranty How to get service or assistance 2 93 DBO UWMAHAMKHAMASAAAALHLAW WWWWONN Important Safety Instructions AWARNING 1 Read all operating instructions before using your refrigerator 2 Child entrapment and suffocations are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage for 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 Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the refrigerator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Refrigerator A Remove labels Remove the tape and any inside labels before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue a Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR s Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing 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 the
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