Whirlpool Roper RT20DKXDN00 User's Manual
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1. sse 4 5 FOOD STORAGE Fresh E pde eiiis erben 22 FROZOM MES 23 26 TOPIC PAGE ICE MAKER Common problems 15 SUNG E 15 LIGHT BULBS Changing Ir deett cepas 16 PARTS FEATURES esses 4 5 RESPONSIBILITIES e ge a ET 3 SAEETY eee eth He reote ice 3 SERVICE Parts niet tere cbe ee mite ceca 25 Requesting irte neis 25 SHELVES Freezer adjusting 14 Refrigerator removing 11 SOUNDS Normal nerit oes un 17 TROUBLESHOOTING s 24 WARRANTY essent 28 ICALL A EET CVn YEP WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ROPER Refrigerator Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by from date of purchase an authorized Roper service company FULL FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed WARRANTY refrigeration system compressor evaporator condenser from date of purchase 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 light bu2. 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 Association of Home Appliance Manu facturers Help prevent accidents Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the refrigerator 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 Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C Keep the refrigerator out of the weather 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 Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual Properly maintain the refrigerator Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly
3. Important Safety Instructions 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 packag ing materials clean your refrigerator before using it if necessary See cleaning instructions on pages 18 19 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 or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See Electrical Requirements and Ground ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package wy 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle MU ym 1 AT 3 prong l grounding plug Refrigerator power cord CALL 1 800 447 6737 WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS 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 Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling Right to screws one on
4. Packaging recommended for use Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids Straight sided canning freezing jars Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic coated paper Non permeable plastic wraps made from a saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use Bread wrappers Non polyethylene plastic containers Containers without tight lids Waxed paper Waxed coated freezer wrap 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 airtight and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be O F 17 8 C OOD STORAGE GUIDE Troubleshooting Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their refrigerator Please read through this chart before calling for service It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING Your refrigera Is the power supply cord firmly p
5. Parts And Features Below are illustrations of your appliance with the parts and features called out To help you find information on specific parts or features faster page references are included NOTE The model you purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustrations exactly This manual covers several models Control panel all models Refrigerator control Freezer control STYLE 1 CT ON a J freezer d FE lp WI Snap on ete 0 ERR MILL IL deer tim p 10 Easy clean rr freezer bottom aa Utility Control panel compartment p 8 mae Flip up door Model and AN shelf p 10 serial number rin nos label on E 1 side wall toes Meat drawer At H 1 Aue door trim Adjustable wr glass shelves T lE G p 10 P 11 i Crisper L 1 cover p 13 Loe a Crispers p 13 Base grille YI Leveling rolle a p 16 M MN uu jl grille p 7 4 EA 1 800 447 6737 WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS STYLE 2 Ice cube trays pA LM M I A Adjustable Snap on teen jy es mee dU E p 10 ae ieee ae bottom Utility TT ete CO artment Control i mil iem ro panel p B q Drop in Model and S a door trim _ eaa l rr serial number l p 10 label on side wall pd i pum pu gis Meat
6. Card provided with your appliance This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service on Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagrams on Purchase Date pages 4 and 5 for location of label Dealer Name Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealers name Dealer Address address and telephone number Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference 2 CALLE EET CVE v WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Refrigerator Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains statements under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explana tion of the use of the symbol AWARNING This symbol alerts you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when AWARNING using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions Read all instructions before using the refrigerator 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
7. 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 Rinse and dry thoroughly CALL 1 800 447 6737 WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS 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 po NOT USE cleaning waxes concen mild detergent and trated detergents bleaches or cleaners warm water containing petroleum on plastic parts Plastic parts Soft clean sponge e 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 Remove base grille See page 16 with mild detergent e Reach into small opening at right edge and and warm water remove the defrost pan Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Replace defrost pan Make sure to push it completely into the opening Replace base grille Condenser Vacuum cleaner Remove base grille coils with extended Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils narrow may need to be cleaned as often as every attachment other month Replace base grille Floor under Floo
8. drawer SS wire shelves p 12 ae EI p 11 Crispers Crisper cover p 13 p 13 Leveling rollers B ill behind ase gri a base grille p 16 p 7 STYLE 3 Freezer shelf Ice cube trays EINEN I Ili p 14 p 14 i Snap on Easy clean a door trim freezer T 3 p 10 bottom SS EE _ Control panel p 8 s yu Model and JUIN VL CER eee PES ee serial number eS p caloan men label on side SSS SSS SSS tS wall Meat drawer Slide out Il p 12 wire shelves Drop in p 11 door trim Crisper p 10 cover p 13 Crispers p 13 Levelin rollers Base grille behind p 16 base grille p 7 5 Before Using Your Refrigerator It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use This section tells you how to clean tt 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 Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR e 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
9. in a feel it is unsafe dispose of it frozen food locker Questions OR Call us at 1 800 447 6737 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 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 recommended steps Storing fresh food Wrap or store food 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 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 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 original carton on interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage
10. the right and one on the left raise left to To adjust one or both of these follow the lower directions below Front Use a screw 1 Remove base grille See page 16 roller driver 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 16 Leveling Lower screw Using Your Refrigerator 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 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 3 Recommended Setting Refrigerator Control settings range from 1 warmer to 5 cooler 2 Set the Freezer Control to 3 Recom mended Setting Freezer Control settings range from 1 warmer to 5 cooler 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 8 I 1 800 447 6737 WITH QUESTIONS O
11. to a new home 1 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time Disconnect the water line 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 Tape 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 NAUN CALL AEAT WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Power interruptions If electricity goes off call the power com 3 A full freezer stays cold longer than a pany Ask how long power will be off partly filled one A freezer full of meat 1 If service will be interrupted 24 hours or stays cold longer than a freezer full of less keep both doors closed This helps baked goods If food contains ice crys foods stay frozen tals it may be safely refrozen although 2 If service will be interrupted longer than the quality and flavor may be affected If 24 hours the condition of the food is poor or if you a Remove all frozen food and store
12. wall 2 Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into slots Lower front of shelf to level position NOTE Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles milk and other heavy food items Set aamenae D Wire stop Guide stop ps a Shelf guide I NOTE Glass shelves are heavy Be careful 11 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the meat drawer and cover Remove the meat drawer and cover for easier cleaning Style 3 To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift the front of the meat drawer 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove meat drawer 2 Push cover back to release the rear of the cover from the shelf 3 Tilt cover up at the front 4 Pull cover forward and out Remove meat drawer before cover To replace the cover 1 Fit notches and rear edge of cover over rear and center crossbars on the shelf 2 Lower cover into place 3 Replace the meat drawer Styles 1 and 2 To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift front of meat drawer 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To adjust the cover position 1 Tilt front of cover up 2 Lift back of cover 3 Pull cover straight out To replace the cover 1 Guide the cover s rear hooks into Pull out to the stop the slots in the shelf supports on the lif
13. R COMMENTS USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the Adjust the Refrigerator Control first refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed e Wait at least 24 hours between in the chart below as a guide If you have adjustments questions call us at 1 800 447 6737 CONDITION Refrigerator section too warm Freezer section too warm Refrigerator section too cold Ice not made fast enough Both sections too warm REASON Door opened often Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm Door opened often Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Controls not set correctly for your conditions Heavy ice usage Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Door opened often Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS Refrigerator Freezer SING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the drop in door trim pieces To remove the trim piece 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Pull straight up on the trim piece at EE 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 Vv it stops a 3 Replace items on the shelf Removing the snap on doo
14. S USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using the automatic ice maker optional accessory on some models If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker or if you plan to add one later here are a few things you will want to know UP to The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm stop ice DOWN to make ice automatically maker UP to shut off ice maker IMPORTANT Do not tum the ice maker DOWN to ON until it is connected to a water supply start ice Instructions for water supply hookup maker are attached to the back of the refrig erator cabinet If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to the OFF position When you replace the bin push it all the way in and lower the signal arm to the ON position Good water quality is important for good 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 the water Softener is operating properly and is well maintained Solving common ice maker problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Ice crescents attached This is normal They break apart easily Shake bin occasion at corners ally to keep cubes separated Ice maker will not ON OFF lever is in the OFF up position Lower lever to the operate or ice is not ON down position i made fast enough e Freezer is no
15. Sa ROPER UseAndCare Refrigerator Safety Before Using Your Refrigerator CIE Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance Or Service Table Of Contents A Note To You Parts And Features Food Storage Guide 22 1 800 44 ROPER 6 lay NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Call us with questions or comments Table Of Contents A Note To You eere 2 Adjusting the freezer shelf 14 Refrigerator Safety 3 Using the ice cube trays 14 Parts And Features seda EEE 4 Using the automatic ice maker 15 Before Using Your Refrigerator 6 Removing the base grille 16 Cleaning your refrigerator 6 Changing the light bulbs 16 Plugging it in eese 6 Understanding the sounds Installing it properly ennt 7 you may hear eeeeeeeeeeeen tnnt 17 Leveling Eoo etl rior doa crue 7 Saving energy eene 17 Using Your Refrigerator 8 Reversing the door swing 17 Setting
16. e please check Troubleshooting on page 24 It may save you the cost of a service call if you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call our toll free telephone N number Dial free from anywhere in the U S A N EA 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 N State Route 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 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 number in Step 1 When asking for help or service 3 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 2 or call our toll free teleph
17. eaning either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electric ity leading to it at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in electrical shock To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind 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 16 CALLE ETT CACY y WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS 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 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 ru
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19. frigerator 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 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 unplug it take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost pan and can become hot Re move 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 18 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 Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Rinse and dry thoroughly Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean
20. lbs 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 Whirlpool E Any food loss due to product failure 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 or limitation of implied warranties so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Roper distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Requesting 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 r
21. lugged 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 burned out Is the freezer cold enough to make ice It could take overnight for the freezer to reach the proper temperature Is the ON OFF lever in the ON down position See page 15 Is the water valve turned on The ice maker does not work Does the water line have a clog or leak You hear unfa miliar sounds or i a rattling Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you jingling noise may hear on page 17 Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator There is waterin This is normal on hot muggy days Make sure the refrigerator is level the defrost pan so the pan does not overflow The motor end run 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 Are the condenser coils dirty Is the room hot If the room is too warm the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool j 24 ICALUSE Bie COREY WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Requesting Assistance Or Service Before calling for assistance or servic
22. nning into the defrost water pan Ice maker sounds trickling water thud clatter of ice 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 Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal 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 t 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 Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range water heater furnace radiator or in direct sunlight Reversing the door swing The doors on your refrigerator are revers ible if you need to reverse the door swing refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator Caring For Your Re
23. one number in Step 1 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved 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 and Whirlpool 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 i Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 25 nn Index This index is alphabetical Look for the word or phrase you are interested in then look for the page number TOPIC PAGE BASE GRILLE Removing cccseresssccecesscsessessssereneess 16 CARE MOVING isi canone eter utere ce re ee 20 Power interruptions sss 21 Vacation neei tinctura vedete d 20 CLEANING iiiter 6 18 19 CONTROLS Changing settings suus 9 SWAG D 8 CRISPER COVER eie E wisn eire A 13 Cover track eeeesseseeeeeeeee 13 REMOVING uiu siistisi esisiini 13 DOOR TRIM REMOVING eeni ai TR 10 ELECTRICAL NEEDS sss 6 ENERGY Saving iicet a i ARE 17 FEATURES PARTS
24. 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 22 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 as it is airtight and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times TYPE DAYS Variety meats 1102 When storing meat longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased ICALL 1 800 447 6737 WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS 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
25. r cleaners Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water refrigerator supply line allows Clean floor Roll refrigerator back into place Check to see if the refrigerator is level 19 ARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 Raise signal arm to OFF up position e Shut off water supply to the ice maker Empty the ice bin 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 Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mechanism Unplug the refrigerator Clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up nh Ww 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 Refrigerator on page 8 20 Moving When you are moving the refrigerator
26. r track 1 Push up the cover insert from the bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Gently pull up on front end of track 3 Pull rear end of track out of opening in cover To replace the center track 1 Insert rear end of track with hole into opening in cover 2 Lower front end of track into slot 3 Make sure rear end of track has snapped into place on underside of cover 13 SING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Adjusting the freezer shelf on some models Adjust the freezer shelf to match the way you use your freezer To remove the shelf 1 Lift entire shelf slightly 2 Move shelf all the way to one side 3 Tilt other side up and out of shelf support cups 4 Pull shelf up and out To replace the shelf 1 Tilt the shelf and insert into freezer compartment 2 insert one end of the shelf all the way into the center of the shelf support cups 3 Lower other end of shelf and insert into the shelf support cups 4 Lower shelf into place NOTE The shelf should lower slightly and lock into place If the shelf does not appear sturdy make sure both ends of the shelf are inserted into the shelf support cups Using the ice cube trays If cubes are not used 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 14 E gt 1 800 447 6737 WITH QUESTIONS OA COMMENT
27. r trim To remove the trim piece 1 Remove all items from the shelf E a 2 Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the trim piece 3 Lift trim piece straight out To replace the trim piece 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 Using the flip up door shelf on some models The shelf bottom flips up so you can store taller items in the door shelf below When in the down position the shelf is strong enough to hold up to 10 pounds 10 N gt 1 800 447 6737 WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator f Slide out wire shelves To remove the shelves 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to the stop 3 Lift the front slightly 4 Slide shelf out the rest of the way To replace the shelves 1 Fit back of shelf on top of guide with wire stops on the bottom of the guide 2 Lift the front i 3 Slide shelf in until it clears all stops Cantilever glass or wire shelves To remove glass or wire 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 or wire shelves 1 Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots in the shelf supports on the cabinet
28. t cold enough Adjust temperature controls and wait 24 hours See Changing the control settings on page 9 New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off flavored ice Discard the first few batches of ice Cubes are stored too long Throw them away and make a new supply Foods in freezer are not wrapped properly See Food Storage Guide on pages 22 and 23 Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned See pages 18 and 19 Off taste or odor in ice 15 U SING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the base grille To remove the base grille Condenser Defrost 1 Open the refrigerator door coils pan 2 Grasp the grille with both hands 3 Push down on the top edge of the grille to release the top clips 4 Roll the grille toward you to release the top clips 5 Pull grille away from the refrigerator NOTE Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille To replace the base grille 1 Line up the edges of the grille with the outside edges of the cabinet 2 Roll the grille toward you 3 Place the lower clips in the openings in the metal panel 4 Roll the grille toward the cabinet until the top clips snap into place 5 Close the refrigerator door See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 19 Changing the light bulbs A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb or removing a light shield for cl
29. t the front and pull again cabinet wall 2 Tilt cover up at the front until the hooks drop into the slots 3 Lower front of cover to a level position and replace meat drawer 12 CALL 1 800 447 6737 WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the crispers and crisper cover To remove the crispers 1 Slide crisper straight out to the stop Pull out to 2 Lift the front the stop 3 Slide out the rest of the way mk y ront an 4 Replace in reverse order pull again To remove the cover 1 Push up the cover insert from the bottom then slide out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Lift cover frame up and out To replace the cover Remove the 1 Fit back of cover frame into notch sup redd Insert ports on back wall of refrigerator then i e cover ront then the lower the front into place back 2 Slide back of cover insert into place then lower the front NOTE Handle glass insert with care It could be heavy Adjusting the crisper cover track on some models For some models For your convenience one crisper may be larger than the other and your crisper cover may have an adjustable center track so you can switch positions of the crispers This allows you to store celery and other longer items in a crisper You can adjust the cover center track with the cover in the refrigerator by removing the crispers and the cover insert To remove the cente
30. the controls e ececcessesseecereceeees a Caring For Your Refrigerator 18 Changing the control settings 9 Cleaning your refrigerator 18 Removing the drop in door trim pieces 10 Vacation and moving care 20 Removing the snap on door trim 10 Power interruptions ees 21 Using the flip up door shelf 10 Food Storage Guide 22 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 11 Storing fresh food s 22 Removing the meat drawer Storing frozen food 23 and COVER occu iere socer eei ae iaaieo eiaeiiai 12 Troubleshooting 24 Removing the crispers and Requesting Assistance Or Service 25 Crisper COVET essent MS dex oso eem esr aud 26 Adjusting the crisper cover track 13 Warranty eicere cetero niten en 28 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper appliance Roper appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price To ensure you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration
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