Whirlpool 1-34850/4390527 User's Manual
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1. 11 040024 5 10 11 CONTROLS 2 7 CRISPER GOW PE 8 FROMOVINIG 8 ENERGY SAVING 9 FEATURES PARTS 4 FOOD STORAGE ipe T 13 yi p 14 LIGHT BULBS CHANGING 8 PARTS FEATURES 4 RESPONSIBILITIES OWNER EUR ipd 3 SAFETY aie etae ere 3 SERVICE 16 rer re 16 SHELVES Refrigerator adjusting 7 SOUNDS Normal tec 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 WARRANTY aterert tete 20 17 18 CALL CRC Y KY WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS 19 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 t2. Vacation and moving care Short vacations There is 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 11 Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 Unplug the refrigerator 3 Clean it wipe well and dry 4 Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This stops odor and mold from building up AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play 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 7 Power interruptions If electricity goes off call the power com pany Ask how long power will be off 1 If service will be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This helps food stay frozen 2 If service will be interrupted longer than 24 hours a Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker OR b Place 2 lbs 900 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 12 CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Moving When you are m
3. 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 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 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 ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked e 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 Caring for Your Refrigerator Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service However there are a few things you can do to extend its product life This section tells you how to clean your refrig erator and what to do when going on holiday moving or during a power out
4. 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 e 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 e 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 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 Temperature m control p 7 Adjustable 55 slide out wire SS Stationary shelves door shelves 7 S Sa Crisper p 8 Crisper F Leveling legs SQV p 6 CALL 4 WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Before Using Your Refrigerator It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use This section tells you how to c
5. __ S Home Appliances UseAndCare Table of Contents complete 2 A Note to You Refrigerator Safety Parts and Features Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring for Your Refrigerator 10 Food Storage Guide 13 Troubleshooting 15 Requesting Assistance or Service 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER PART NO 1 34850 4390527 Table of Contents A Note to You Refrigerator Safety Parts and Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Cleaning your refrigerator Pl gging It In utet ees Installing it properly Leveling IL iota oet e ertet ettet Using Your Refrigerator Setting the temperature control Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Removing the crisper and COVEN ciis cesarea Changing the light bulb A Note to You Understanding the sounds you May 9 Saving energy 9 Caring for Your Refrigerator
6. Is the room hot If the room is too warm the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool Cabinet vibrates Is the cabinet level See Leveling it on page 6 Refrigerator Is the Temperature Control set too high section is too cold Refrigerator Is the Temperature Control set too low section is too warm 15 Requesting Assistance Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on page 15 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 number Dial free from N anywhere in the U S A Ned 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 North M 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 replacement parts FSP is a registered tradem
7. 10 Cleaning your refrigerator 10 Vacation and moving care 11 Power interruptions 12 Food Storage Guide 13 Storing fresh food 13 Storing frozen food 14 Troubleshooting 15 Requesting Assistance or Service 16 Index unti epe t tees 17 Warranty epe 20 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 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 your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place
8. L of water Rinse and dry thoroughly continued on next page CALL CACY KY WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners Sponge soft cloth e Wash wipe and dry thoroughly and gaskets or paper towel with NOT USE cleaning waxes mild detergent trated detergents bleaches or cleaners warm water containing petroleum on plastic parts Plastic parts Soft clean sponge e Wash wipe and dry thoroughly covers and or soft clean cloth DO NOT USE paper towels window panels with mild detergent sprays scouring cleansers or flammable and warm water fluids These can scratch or damage material See Important Safety Instruc tions on page 3 Defrost pan Sponge or cloth e Roll refrigerator out away from the wall behind with mild detergent e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not refrigerator and warm water remove the defrost pan to clean it Roll refrigerator back into place Make sure to leave 3 inches 7 5 cm between the cabinet back and the wall Check to see if the refrigerator is level Condenser Vacuum cleaner Roll refrigerator out away from the wall coils Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month Roll refrigerator back into place Make sure to leave 3 inches 7 5 cm between the cabinet back and the wall Check to see if the refrigerator is level
9. age Cleaning your refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically However clean both about once a month to help prevent odors from SD i Sue building up Wipe up spills right away To clean your refrigerator turn the Temp erature Control to OFF unplug it take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside Inside walls allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick 10 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 A WARNING Personal Injury Hazard Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot Clean defrost pan carefully Failure to do so could result in personal injury HOW TO CLEAN Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners Wipe and dry thoroughly Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection Do not wax plastic parts e Wash with mixture of warm water and mild detergent or baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 9 to 1 quart 95
10. ark 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 telephone number in Step 1 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 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 Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 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 16 CALL V EYE WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Index This index is alphabetical Look for the word or phrase you are interested in then look for the page number TOPIC PAGE CARE MOVNO era 11 Power interruptions 12
11. calling our toll free telephone number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 1 34850 4390527 2 95 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
12. for future reference CALL V EYE 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when A WARNING using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions AWARNING This symbol alerts you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock Read all instructions before using the refrigerator 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 Manu facturers Help prevent accidents Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the refrigerator Never clean refrigerator parts with flam mable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e FOR YOUR SAFETY e DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EX PLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you
13. getables 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 an interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment When storing an extra supply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze Cheese Store in the original wrapping until you are ready to use it Once opened rewrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or 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 APPROXIMATE TIME TYPE DAYS Chicken 1102 Ground beef 1to2 Steaks and roasts 3to5 Cured meats 71010 5107 Cold cuts 3 to 5 Variety meats 1to2 If storing meat longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased 13 FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Storing frozen food The freezer secti
14. lean it connect it to a power source install it and level it Cleaning your refrigerator Removing packaging materials Remove tape and any inside labels except the model and serial number label before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue Rub briskly with your thumb to make a ball then remove OR 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 on page 3 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 NOTE Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front Cleaning it before use After removing all packaging materials clean your refrigerator before using it if necessary See cleaning instructions on pages 10 and 11 DM 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Refrigerator power cord 3 prong grounding plug BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Installing it prope
15. n both the refrig erator and freezer compartments When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time Set the Temperature Control knob to 5 Temperature Control adjustments range from 1 warmest to 9 coldest Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food This could take several hours Adjust the Temperature Control so food is as cold as you like Move the dial 1 number at a time and wait 24 hours between adjustments NOTE During high humidity moisture may form on the outside of the cabinet To prevent rust dry the cabinet and reset the Temperature Control to a cooler setting Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the refrigerator shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator To remove a shelf 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Slide shelf straight out to the stop 3 Lift the front 4 Slide shelf out the rest of the way To replace a shelf 1 Fit back of shelf on top of guide 2 Lift the front of the shelf 3 Slide shelf straight in USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the crisper and crisper cover To remove the crisper 1 Slide crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Lift cover up and slide out 2 Replace cover by fitting back of cover against back wall of cabinet Then lower front into place Changing the light bulb To change the refrigera
16. o use your refrigerator 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace light bulbs B Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any food loss due to product failure F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 6 94 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
17. on 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 check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer through out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Packaging recommended for use Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids 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 e Bread wrappers e Non polyethylene plastic containers Containers without tight lids Wax paper Wax coated freezer wrap e Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food 14 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 3 lbs per cubic foot 900 1 350 g per liter 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 tigh
18. oving the refrigerator to a new home 1 Remove all food from the refrigerator 2 Pack all frozen food in dry ice 3 Unplug the refrigerator 4 Clean it thoroughly Wipe well and dry 5 Take out all removable parts wrap them well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle 6 Screw in the leveling rollers 7 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 5 3 A full freezer stays cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods If food contains ice crystals it may be safely refrozen although the quality and flavor may be affected If the condition of the food is poor or if you feel it is unsafe dispose of it CALL AEE V EYE WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS 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 placed in the refriger ator 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 Ve
19. rly 1 Allow at least 3 inches 7 5 cm between Allow 1 inch 2 5 cm of space on each If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be Level your refrigerator Allow 4 inches 10 2 cm of space be tween overhead cabinets and refrigerator top back of cabinet and the wall side of the refrigerator for proper air circulation against a wall you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider Leveling it Keep the 2 bolts that keep the refrigerator in the shipping crate They are the front leveling legs Screw these legs all the way into the bolt 1 Slide the refrigerator into place Lower the front legs just enough to lift the Adjust the legs to level the refrigerator holes in the bottom corners of the refrig erator cabinet front off the floor eTurn clockwise to LOWER e Turn counterclockwise to RAISE Check with level CALL Eta P WE Y Ky WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS 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 temperature control remove and adjust some of the features in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting the temperature control The Temperature Control is located on the Control setting back wall of the refrigerator compartment It reference graphic Control knob not a thermostat controls the temperature i
20. tly 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 CALL V EYE WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS 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 plugged into a live circuit with proper tor will not voltage Operae Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is the Temperature Control set to the OFF position The light does 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 bulb burned out You hear unfa Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator miliar sounds or a rattling jingling noise Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 9 There is water in This is normal on hot muggy days Make sure the refrigerator is level the defrost pan so the pan does not overflow The motor Are the condenser coils dirty seems to run too much 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
21. tor light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard supply Before removing a light bulb either 2 Reach into the refrigerator cabinet to remove bulb unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator 3 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb at the main power supply 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply Failure to do so could result in electri NOTE Not all appliance bulbs will fit your cal shock or personal injury refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size wattage and shape CALL P WE Y Ky 8 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 Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity
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