Whirlpool RS25BR User's Manual
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1. New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 17 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 16 Allow the freezer time to get cold this could take overnight Push signal arm down to the ON Position See page 12 Tum the water valve on Check the water line for clogs or leaks Clean the coils See page 19 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 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 applian2. re Tn Ch ROPER Bree ates a Homes Appliances Use AndCare A Note ToYou important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 18 Food Storage Guide 20 f You Need Assistance Or Service 22 Warranty 24 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZERS MODELS RS20CK RS22BR RS25BR A Note ToY ou 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 tt 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 A 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 c
3. 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 install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use 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 Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual e Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source e Properly maintain the refrigerator Keep the refrigerator out of the weather e Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C e Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold 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 a
4. ice quality It is not recommended that the ice maker be connected 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 it is important that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly 12 Raise signal arm to stop ice maker Lower signal arm to start ice maker USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the ice maker storage bin RS22BR and RS25BR Remove empty and clean the storage bin ff e the ice dispenser has not or will not be used for a week or more e a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together e the ice dispenser is not used regularly To remove ice bin 1 Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rear 2 Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF up position Ice can still be dispensed but no more can be made 3 Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it out 4 Empty the ice bin Use hot or warm water to melt the ice if necessary Never use anything sharp to break up ice in the bin This can damage the bin and dispenser mechanism Wash with mild detergent Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents 6 When replacing the bin make sure it is pushed in all the way Then push the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice production Si fasto
5. 20 Page Storing frozen food a e eeeonesreccccceees 21 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 products 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 20 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 in a 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 Lef
6. al surfaces provides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts 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 on page 3 continued on next page CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR WHAT TO USE Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water Defrost pan Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment Condenser coils Floor under Floor cleaners refrigerator HOW TO CLEAN Remove base grille See page 15 e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Replace with notched comer to the rear Push it in all the way e Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille e Remove base grille e Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month e Replace base grille e Roll refrigerator out away from the wall e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level Vacation a
7. ause product damage scratches dents 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 lf you ever have a question conceming 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 diagram 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 dealers 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
8. ce 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 Piease include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 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 Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 23 LENGTH OF WARRANTY ROPER WILL PAY FOR 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 Replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed refrigeration From date of purchase
9. djust 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 23 RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS lf Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator Section is Large amount of food added Freezer TOO WARM Room temperature too warm lf 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 lf 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 Refrigerator SECTIONS Large amount of food added Freezer are TOO WARM Very warm or very cold room temperatures Adjusting the door bins RS258R To remove bins 1 Lift bin up 2 Pull bin straight out To replace bins 1 Slide bin in above desired support button 2 Push bin down until it stops NOTE Large bins are designed to fit in the top portion of the refrigerator door only USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove shelves 1 Remove items from shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Li
10. e bulb 4 Place light shield over bulb and snap shield into place 5 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace bulb with one of the same size and shape 16 USING 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 refrigerators 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 o thud clatter of ice f your refrigerator has an automatic 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 com
11. emovable parts Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the leveling legs 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 reconnect the water supply line 19 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 2 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store ina 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 lf neither a food locker or dry ice is avail able use or can perishable food at once 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 Food Storage Guide In This Section Page Storing fresh food ccccccsserssccesoverccccosaseess
12. emoving the freezer shelves The freezer shelves can be removed for easier cleaning To remove the shelves 1 Lift right side of shelf off supports 2 Slide shelf out of shelf support holes 3 Replace in reverse order 10 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the freezer trivet RS20CK For proper air movement keep the freezer trivet in place when the refrigerator is operating To remove the trivet 1 Lift trivet up 2 Pull trivet forward To replace the trivet 1 Slide trivet into freezer cabinet 2 Lower trivet into place Removing the freezer bin basket RS22BR and RS25BR For proper air movement keep the freezer bin in place when the refrigerator is operating To remove the bin 1 Slide bin out to the stop 2 Lift bin at the front to clear the stop 3 Slide bin out the rest of the way To replace the bin 1 Place bin on the slides 2 Make sure the stops clear the front of the slides 3 Slide bin in Using the ice cube trays lf 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 11 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using the automatic ice maker Factory installed on RS22BR and RS25BR optional on RS20CK If you have the automatic ice maker or if you plan to add one later Part No IMKIT there are a few thin
13. enser bar held in too long Ice attracts airborne odors old ice e Water quality Foods not properly wrapped e Ice bin and freezer may need cleaning e Plumbing to ice maker e New ice maker SOLUTIONS e Close the freezer door e Make sure bin is pushed in all the way e Use only crescents from ice maker Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage capacity e Dump old ice and make a new supply e Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser motor to reset e Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not through the dispenser e Dump old ice and make a new supply Store excess ice in covered container e Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filter to remove e Wrap properly See page 21 e Clean freezer and ice bin See cleaning chart on page 18 e Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hook up See back of refrigerator cabinet e The first few loads of ice from a new ice maker may have an off taste Dump ice and make a new supply Removing the base grille To remove the grille 1 Open both doors 2 Pull grille out as shown 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 the doors See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 19 Condenser c
14. ft shelf up at back 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace shelves 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slots 3 Lower front of shelf to level position Removing the crisper and crisper cover To remove the crisper 1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front f 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again To remove the cover 1 Tilt front of cover up 2 Lift cover up at back 3 Pull cover straight out To replace the cover 1 Fit back of cover into notched supports on walls of cabinet 2 Lower front of cover into place USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide the meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove crisper crisper cover and meat drawer 2 Tilt front of cover up lift at back and pull straight out 3 Replace in reverse order Adjusting the meat drawer temperature Cold air flows against the meat drawer through an opening between the freezer and the refrig erator This helps keep the meat drawer colder than the rest of the refrigerator for better storage of meats Slide the control to let more or less cold air through R
15. gainst a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side closest to the wall so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the wall BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Level it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws one Right to raise on the right and one on the left To adjust one or left to lower both of these follow the directions below Front Use a screwdriver 1 Remove base grille See page 15 roller 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counterclockwise 4 Check with level 5 Replace base grille See page 15 to adjust USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using Y our Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls Using the ice cube trays Changing the control settings Using the automatic ice maker 12 Adjusting the door bins W sccesscccesseenceceee 8 Removing the ice maker storage bin 13 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 9 Using the Ice dispenser Removing the crisper and crisper cover 9 Solving common ice maker Removing the meat drawer and cover 10 dispenser problems 0 ssccssecscececeseseeee 15 Adjusting the meat drawer temperature 10 Removing the base grille s0cseeceens 15 Removing the freezer shelves c00000 0 10 Changing the light bulbs _ ccoseoeee 16 Removing the freezer tri
16. gs 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 NOTE Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply Instructions for ice maker water supply hook up are at tached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet e Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage capacity e t 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 e The ice maker will not operate until the freezer is cold enough to make ice This can take overnight e Because of new plumbing connections the first ice may be discolored or off flavored Discard the first few batches of ice If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control toward a higher number Wait a day and if necessary turn the Freezer Control toward C if you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you return the bin push it in all the way and lower the signal arm to the ON position e If cubes are stored too long they may develop an off flavor like stale water Throw them away Ice maker will make new ice Cubes in the ice bin can also become smaller by evaporation l Good water quality is important for good
17. ind 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 or a rattling jingling noise There is water in the defrost pan The tights do not work The 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 bumed out The freezer has not had enough time to get cold The signal arm is in the OFF up position The water valve is tumed 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
18. matic Ice Mi 13 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using the ice dispenser RS22BR and RS25BR AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Tumbling ice and pressure on a fragile glass can break it Do not use a fragile glass when dispensing ice Doing so could result in personal injury or breakage ice is dispensed from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer When the dispenser bar is pressed a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin Ice is moved from the bin and falls through the chute When the dispenser bar is released a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds as the trapdoor closes The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is open NOTE Large amounts of ice should be taken from the ice bin not through the dispenser To dispense ice 1 Press a sturdy glass against the ice dis penser bar Hold glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of glass 2 Remove the glass to stop dispensing NOTE The first few batches of ice may have an off taste from new plumbing and parts Throw the ice away 14 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Solving common ice maker dispenser problems PROBLEM Ice dispenser won t work Ice dispenser stops working Off taste or odor in ice e Freezer door open ice bin not properly installed Wrong ice in bin e Dispenser not used for extended periods causing ice cubes to melt together e Ice disp
19. mer Meat drawer bin basket S plastic RS22BR el a I Meat drawer wire RS25BR lL E nis air control OR a E eee Il on side wall Freezer trivet Np RS20CK eed f Base grille Leveling rollers S behind base ee SSS grille Mode RS22BR shown Control panel REFRIGERATOR AUTOMATIC EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL Freezer control Refrigerator control EFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section 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 tt if neces sary See cleaning instructions on page 18 Plug it in Recommended Grounding Method 3 prong grounding A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere type wall receptacle 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 cora Refrigerator See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Saari cord Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package 3 prong grounding plug Install 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 refrigerator is to be a
20. nd 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 tum off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dispensed out of mechanism Unplug the refrigerator and clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors keeping 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 r
21. oils Metal clips Defrost pan Support tabs 15 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the light bulbs A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to it at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in personal injury To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Console to remove bulb 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change crisper light RS25BR 1 Disconnect refrigerator trom power supply Refrigerator 2 Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps light free 3 Lower light shield to clear bottom supports 4 Pull light shield straight out to remove 5 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 6 Replace light shield in reverse order 7 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change freezer light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Grasp front of light shield 3 Pull bottom of light shield forward until it snaps free 4 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Press light shield straight on until it snaps into place 6 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change upper freezer light RS25BR 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Lift top of light shield up and pull shield out 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt applianc
22. pres sor 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 Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coils regularly 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 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 Caring For Y our Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Vacation and moving care Power interruptions 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
23. rea 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 Impor tant 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 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 The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly This manual is designed to cover several models Light RS25BR Control panel Light Automatic Model and ice maker ee serial RS22BR and ae number label RS25BR ri on side wall OR III o Ice cube trays w tility RS20CK i compartment Ice bin Adjustable RS22BR and lt lt TE Tr shelves RS25BR aes lt R Stationary Light Ss Ei door shelves il f e Adjustable Removable door bins freezer shelves lt 11 on RS25BR number varies SOs with model N A Crisper light H oo io EN Il RS25BR onary umma S door shelves anh RQ Crisper i Freezer a
24. rranty may also apply For details please contact your author ized 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 2152632 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed In U S A
25. 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 Any labor costs during the limited warranties F 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 consequential 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 also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different wa
26. 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 PART Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside Inside walls freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won t stick Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts covers and panels 18 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 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 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 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 e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted met
27. tic 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 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 air and moisture proof and the storage tempera ture which should be 0 F 17 8 C 21 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 First we outline possible problems their causes and their solutions However you may still need assistance or service When calling our toll free telephone number for help or calling for service you will need to provide a complete description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information is needed to respond to your request properly 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any k
28. tovers 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 TYPE DAYS Variety meats 1 to2 tf 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 NOTE For further information about preparing food for freezing or about food storage times 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 Rigid polyethylene plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and nonpermeable plastic wraps made from a saran film are recommended Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use e Bread wrappers e Non potyethylene plas
29. vet cceseececee 11 Understanding the sounds you may hear 17 Removing the freezer bin basket 20 11 SAVING energy ccscsrcssccccrcsesccenssrcerecesscsoeseere T 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 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 E 1 warmest to 5 coldest 2 4 3 COLDEST 2 Set the Freezer Control to B Freezer Control adjustments range from A warmest to C coldest Give the refrigerator time to cool down com pletely 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 need to adjust these settings see Changing the control settings on page 8 NOTE The Automatic Exterior Moisture control continuously guards against moisture build up on the outside of your refrigerator cabinet This control does not have to be set or adjusted 9 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator e A
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