Roper RT14EK Use And Care Manual
Text of the manual
A Note To You
2
Important
Safety
Instructions
3
Parts And Features
4
Before Using Your
Refrigerator
6
Using Your
Refrigerator
8
Caring For Your
Refrigerator
13
Food Storage Guide 16
If You Need
Assistance
Or Service
18
Warranty
20
1-800~44-ROPER
Call us with questions
or comments.
NO-FROST
REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS
MODELS
RT14DK
RT14EK
RT14GD
RT14DM
RT14HD
A Note To You
Thank
you for
buying
a Roper@ appliance.
You purchased a quality, worldclass
home appliance. Years of engineering
experience
went
into its manufacturing.
To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free
operation, we
developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and
maintain your appliance
properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete
and mail the Ownership
Registration
Card provided with your appliance. This will help us
notify you about any new information
on your appliance.
Your
safety
is important
to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements.
Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation
of the use of each
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
This symbol will help you avoid actions
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire
which could cause product damage
and electrical shock.
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
.
your personal property.
Our toll-free
number,
1-80044-ROPER
(l-800-447-6737),
is available
24 hours
a day.
If you ever have a question concerning
your appliance’s
operation, or if you need service, first
see ‘If You Need Assistance
Or Service” on page 18. If you need further help, feel free to call
us. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s
complete model number and serial
number. You can find this information
on the model and serial number label (see diagrams on
pages 4 and 5). For your convenience,
we have included a handy place below for you to
record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and
telephone
number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future
reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase
Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, or injury when
using your refrigerator,
follow
these basic precautions:
l Read all instructions
before using the
l Never allow children to operate, play with,
refrigerator.
or crawl inside the refrigerator.
*Child entrapment and suffocation
are
l Never clean refrigerator parts with
not problems of the past. Junked or
flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
abandoned
refrigerators
are still danger-
fire hazard or explosion.
ous . . . even if they will “just sit in the
. FOR YOUR SAFETY
l
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrig-
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR
erator, do it safely. Please read the
OTHER FLAMMABLE
VAPORS AND
enclosed safety booklet from the Asso-
LICUIDS IN THE VICINITY
OF THIS OR
ciation of Home Appliance
Manufactur-
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THE FUMES
ers. Help prevent accidents.
CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
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- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
-
Help
us help
you
Please:
l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor
that will hold the weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator or other heat source.
l Do not use the refrigerator
in an area
where the room temperature
will fall below
55°F (13°C).
l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
l 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.)
l Do not load the refrigerator with food
before it has time to get property cold.
l Use the refrigerator only for the uses
described in this manual.
l Properly maintain the refrigerator.
l Be sure the refrigerator is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
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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 may not match the
illustration
exactly. This manual is designed to cover several models.
Control
panel
(all models)
Temperature control
Light switch
Models
RT14DM
Automatic ice
maker
Ice bin
Partial shelf -
Control
panel -
Model and
serial number
label y
(on side wall)
Crisper
cover
\
c
-
\
\
\
Butter
-compartment
4
(on side wall)
Models
RT14EK
Control
panel
Model and
serial number
label
(on side wall)
Slide-out
wire shelves
Butter
compartment
Butter dish
~UIGD
only)
Butter
,
compartment
5
Before Using Your
Refrigerator
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In This
Section
Page
Cleaning
your refrigerator
................ .6
Installing
it properly
...........................
7
Plugging
it in .......................................
6
Leveling
it ............................................
7
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it,
connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Cleaning
your
refrigerator
Removing
packaging
materials
Remove tape and any inside labels (except
the model and serial number label) before
using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining
glue:
l Rub briskly with your thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
OR
l Soak area with liquid handdishwashing
detergent before removing glue as de-
scribed above. Do not use sharp instru-
ments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage the
material. See “Important Safety Instruc-
tions” on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside your refrigerator.
Do
not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
Cleaning
it before
use
After removing all packaging materials,
clean your refrigerator before using it, if
necessary. See cleaning instructions
on
pages 13 and 14.
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. lt 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.
3-prong
grounding
type wall receptacle,
w
Refrigerator
1
power cord-i
grounding
plug
6
Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead
cabinets and refrigerator top.
Allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the
refrigerator condenser
on the back and the
wall.
Allow % inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the
refrigerator for ease of installation.
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.
Level your refrigerator.
Leveling
it
Your fefrigerator
has 2 front, adjustable
rollers to prevent rocking on uneven floors.
To adjust
rollers:
1. Roll refrigerator into position.
2. Adjust rollers by turning the leveling
screws, located at the front of the base.
l Turn clockwise to raise.
l Turn counterclockwise
to lower.
NOTE:
Rollers are adjusted correctly
when the refrigerator no longer rocks
when the doors are opened or closed.
3. Repeat this procedure whenever
the
refrigerator is moved.
NOTE: If you want the doors to close easier,
use the rollers to raise the front of the
refrigerator slightly.
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Use a screw-
1 I
driver to adjust
Roller
;/yr
v
\
Leveling screw
H
Raise
View of roller with hinge in place
Leveling
screw
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Using Your Refrigerator
In This
Section
Page
Page
Setting
the temperature
control
. . . . . . . . 8
Changing
the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting
the refrigerator
shelves
. ...9
Reversing
the door swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removing
the crispers
and cover . . ...9
Understanding
the sounds
you
Using the ice cube trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
may hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the automatic
ice maker . . . . . . . . 10
Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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 in the refrigera-
tor. It controls the temperature
in both the
refrigerator and freezer compartments.
When you plug in the refrigerator for the first
time:
1. Set the Temperature
Control to 3 (nor-
mal). Temperature
Control adjustments
range from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
NOTE: Turning the Temperature
Control
to OFF stops cooling in both the refrigera-
tor and freezer compartments,
but it does
not disconnect the refrigerator from the
power supply.
2. Give the refrigerator time to cool down
completely
before adding food. This could
take several hours.
3. Adjust the Temperature
Control to have
food as cold as you like. The settings
indicated above should be correct for
normal, household
refrigerator
usage.
NOTE: The built-in exterior moisture control
continuously
guards against moisture build-
up on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet.
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The refrigerator shelves can be adjusted to
match the way you use your refrigerator.
To remove the shelves:
1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop.
3. Lii back of shelf over stop.
4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.
To replace the shelves:
1. Slide back of shelf into shelf track in wall
of cabinet.
2. Guide front of shelf into shelf track.
3. Slide shelf in all the way.
Removing
the crispers
and cover
To remove the crispers:
1. Slide crispers 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 front and remove the cover
support.
2. Lift cover up and slide out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slots
and push in. Lower the front retainers into
place.
2. Insert cover support (with the long tab
toward the front) into the groove on the
underside of the cover.
NOTE: If the support needs adjustment,
turn base clockwise to raise or counter-
clockwise to lower.
Lift cover front,
then the back.
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If you don’t use the cubes, they may shrink.
The moving cold air starts a slow evapora-
tion. The longer you store cubes, the smaller
they get.
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
Using
the automatic
ice maker
(Optional
on RT14DK,
RT14EK,
RTl4HD,
and RT14GD,
factory-installed
on RT14DM)
If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you
plan to add one later, there are a few things
you will want to know:
l For models
RT14DK, RT14EK, RT14HD
and RT14GD: The aluminum water inlet
tube, supplied with your refrigerator,
is in
the rear bottom of the refrigerator, on the
compressor
support plate. Use this tube
instead of the tube provided in the acces-
sory kii.
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
DOWN to make ice automatically
UP to shut off the ice maker
IMPORTANT:
Do not turn ice maker on
until it is connected to the water supply.
Instructions
for ice maker water supply
hook up are attached
to the back of the
refrigerator
cabinet.
l The dial or lever on the side of the ice
maker changes the size of the cubes.
l 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 that the water
softener is well maintained and operating
properly.
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. This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasion-
at corners
ally to keep cubes separated.
Ice maker will not
6 ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the
operate
or ice is not
ON (down) position.
made fast enough
l Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature
control and
wait 24 hours.
Off-taste
or odor in ice
l New plumbing connections
can cause discolored or off-
flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.
l 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 16 and 17.
l Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See pages 13
and 14.
Changing
the
light
bulb
Electrical
Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or disconnect
the electricity
leading to the refrigera-
~ tor at the main power supply. Turning
the Temperature
Control to the OFF
position does not disconnect the
refrigerator from the power supply.
Failure to do so could result in electri-
cal shock or personal injury.
To change the refrigerator
light:
1. Disconnect
refrigerator from power
supply.
2. Reach behind the Control Panel to
remove bulb.
3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Reconnect
refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all commercial
appliance bulbs
will fit your refrigerator.
Be sure to replace a
bulb with one of the same size, wattage and
shape.
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(not for RTMEK)
You can change the hinges on your refrig-
erator so the doors open the other way.
Refer to the instruction
sheet included with
your refrigerator.
Understanding
the sounds
you
may
hear
Your new refrigerator
may make sounds that
your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are
new to you, you might be concerned about
them. Don’t be. Most of the new sounds are
normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls
and cabinets can make the sounds seem
louder.
The following describes the kinds of
sounds that might be new to you, and what
may be making them.
Slight
hum,
soft
hiss
You may hear the refrigerator’s
fan motor
and moving air.
Clicking
or snapping
sounds
The thermostat
makes a definite click when
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes
a sound when the refrigerator starts. The
defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle
starts.
Water
sounds
When the refrigerator stops running, you
may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few
minutes after it stops. You may also hear
defrost water running into the defrost water
pan.
Ice maker
sounds
l trickling water
l thud (clatter of ice)
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you
may hear buzzing (from the water valve),
trickling water and the clatter of ice dumped
into the bin.
Saving
energy
You can help your refrigerator
use less
electricity.
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level
the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
l Clean the condenser coils regularly.
l 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.
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator,
but
don’t overcrowd it so air movement is
blocked.
l It is a waste of electricity to set the refrig-
erator and freezer to temperatures
colder
than they need to be. If ice cream is firm in
the freezer and drinks are as cold as your
family likes them, that’s cokl enough.
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a
heat source such as a range, water heater,
furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.
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For Your Refrigerator
In This
Section
Page
Page
Cleaning
your refrigerator
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power interruptions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Vacation
and moving
care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Your refrigerator
is built to give you many years of dependable
service. However, there are a
few things you can do to extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your
refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
Cleaning
your
refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically.
However, clean both
about once a month to help prevent odors
from building up. Wipe up spills right away.
Personal
Injury Hazard
To clean your refrigerator,
turn the Refrig-
Refrigeration
system tubes are located
erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all
near the defrost pan and can become
removable parts and clean the refrigerator
hot. Remove and install defrost pan
accordina to the followina directions.
carefully.
”
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
PART
Removable
parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Outside
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)
HOW TO CLEAN
l Hand wash, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l 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.
Inside walls
Sponge, soft cloth or
(allow freezer to
paper towel with baking
warm up so cloth
soda or mild detergent
won’t stick)
and warm water
l Wash with mixture of warm water
and
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
continued on next page
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WHAT TO USE
HOW TO CLEAN
Door liners
and gaskets
Plastic
parts
(covers and
panels)
Sponge, soft cloth
. Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
or paper towel with
mild detergent and
DO NOT USE cleaning
waxes, concen-
trated detergents,
bleaches
or cleaners
warm water
containing
petroleum
on plastic
parts.
Soft, clean sponge
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
or soft, clean cloth
with mild detergent
DO NOT USE paper towels,
window
and warm water
sprays,
scouring
cleansers
or flammable
fluids.
These can scratch
or damage
material.
See “Important
Safety Instruc-
tions”
on page 3.
Defrost pan
Sponge or cloth
l Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
(behind refrigera-
with mild detergent
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not
tor on top of
and warm water
remove the defrost
pan to clean it.
motor
l Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure
to leave 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the
cabinet back and the wall.
.
Condenser
coils
Vacuum cleaner
l Check to see if the refrigerator
is level.
l Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils
may need cleaning as often as every other
month.
l Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure
to leave 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the
cabinet back and the wall.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
Floor under
refrigerator
Floor cleaners
l Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water
supply line allows,
l Clean floor.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
Vacation
and
moving
care
Short
vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator
if you will
be away for less than four weeks.
1. Use up any perishables.
2. Freeze other items.
3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker:
l Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.
l Shut off water supply to ice maker.
l Empty the ice bin.
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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:
l 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 dis-
pensed out of the ice maker mecha-
nism.
3. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Clean it, rinse well and dry.
5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of
both doors to prop them open far enough
for air to get in. This stops odor and mold
from building up.
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 6.
Moving
When you are moving the refrigerator
to a
new home:
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker:
l Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
l Disconnect the water line.
l After the last load of ice drops, lift the
signal arm to the OFF (up) position.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
3. Pack all frozen food in dry ice.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.
5. Clean it thoroughly.
Rinse well and dry.
6. 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.
Power
interruptions
If electricity goes off, call the power com-
pany. Ask how long power will be off.
1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or
less, keep both doors closed.
This
helps food stay frozen.
2. If service will be interrupted longer than
24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in
freezer for every cubic foot of freezer
space. This will keep food frozen for 2
to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your
hands from dry ice burns.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is
available,
use or can perishable food
at once.
3. A full freezer stays cold longer than a
partly filled one. A freezer full of meat
stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. If food contains ice crystals,
it may be safely refrozen, although the
quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, or if you feel
it is unsafe, dispose of it.
Questions
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Call our toll-free telephone
number,
1-800-44-ROPER.
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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 storefood
placed in the refrigerator
in airtight and moisture-proof
material. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer
throughout
the refrigerator.
For dated
products, check code date to ensure fresh-
ness.
Leafy
vegetables
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off
bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold
water and drain. Place in plastic bag or
plastic container and store in crisper.
Vegetables
with
skins
(carrots,
peppers)
Store in crisper, plastic bags or plastic
container.
Fruit
Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in
plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull
berries until they are ready to use. Sort and
keep berries in their original container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
bag on a refrigerator shelf.
E%Js
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.
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
1 to 2
Ground beef
1 to 2
Steaks and roasts
3 to 5
Cured meats
7to10
Bacon
5 to 7
Cold cuts
3 to 5
Variety meats
1 to2
‘If storing meat longer than the times given,
follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same
day as purchased.
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The freezer section is designed for storage
of commercially
frozen food and for freezing
food at home.
NOTE: For further information
about prepar-
ing food for freezing or food storage times,
contact your local Cooperative
Extension
Service or check a freezer guide or reliable
cookbook.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the
packaging. The way you close and seal the
package must not allow air or moisture in or
out. Packaging done in any other way could
cause food odor and taste transfer through-
out the refrigerator and drying of frozen
food.
Packaging recommended
for use:
l Rigid plastic containers
with tight-fitting
lids
l Straight-sided
canning/freezing
jars
l Heavy-duty
aluminum foil
l Plastic-coated
paper
l Non-permeable
plastic wraps (made from
a Saran film)
Follow package or container instructions
for
proper freezing methods.
Do not use:
l Bread wrappers
9 Non-polyethylene
plastic containers
l Containers
without tight lids
l Waxed paper
l Waxed-coated
freezer wrap
l 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
0°F (-17.8%).
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If You Need Assistance
Or
Service
Performance
problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read the
chart below before calling for service on your appliance.
1. Before
calling
for assistance
. . .
Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances.
Please read through this and see if it can’solve your problem.
. .
PROBLEM
CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Your refrigera-
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
tor will not
voltage?
operate
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is the Refrigerator
Control set to the OFF position?
The lights do
not work
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
.
Is a bulb burned out?
The optional
ice
Is the freezer cold enough to make ice? It could take overnight for
maker does not
the freezer to reach the proper temperature.
work
Is the ON/OFF lever in the ON (down) position?
Is the water valve turned on?
Does the water line have a clog or leak?
You hear unfa-
Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?
miliar sounds
or
a rattling/
Some new sounds are normal. See “Understanding
the sounds you
jingling
noise
may hear” on page 12.
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.
Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer to
keep the unit cool.
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2. If you
need
assistance*
. . .
Call our toll-free
telephone
number.
Dial free
from anywhere
in the U.S.A:
l-600-44-ROPER
(l-600-447-6737)
and talk with one of our trained consultants.
The consultant
can instruct you in how to
obtain satisfactory
operation from your
appliance or, if service is necessary,
recom-
mend a qualified service company in your
area.
For further information,
write to:
Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance
Representative
Roper Brand Appliances
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
3. If you need
service*
. . .
Contact the dealer from whom you pur-
chased the appliance or the authorized
servicer in your area. For help finding an
authorized
servicer in your area, call our toll-
free telephone number in Step 2.
4. If you need
FSP@ replace-
ment
parts
. . .
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporation
for quality parts. Look for this
symbol of quality whenever you need a
replacement
part for your Roper@ appliance.
FSP replacement
parts will fit right and work
right, because they are made to the same
exacting specifications
used to build every
new Roper appliance.
To locate FSP replacement
parts in your
area, refer to Step 3 above or call our toll-
free telephone
number in Step 2.
5. If you
are not satisfied
with
how
the problem
was
solved
. . .
l 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 Roper Brand
Appliance
warrantor have failed to resolve
your problem.
Major Appliance
Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
l MACAP will in turn inform us of your
action.
*When asking for help or service:
Please provide a detailed description
of
the problem, your appliance’s
complete
model and serial numbers, and the pur-
1 chase date. (See page 2.) This informa-
tion will help us respond properfy to your
, request.
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LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
(from date of purchase)
FULL FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
(from date of purchase)
WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
WE WILL PAY FOR
FSP
replacement
parts and repair
labor to correct
defects
in materials or workmanship.
Service must be
provided by an authorized
Roper service company.
FSP replacement
parts and repair labor for the sealed
refrigeration
system (compressor,
evaporator, condenser,
drier or connecting
tubing) which we find to be defective in
materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by
an authorized
Roper service company.
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation
of your refrigerator.
2. Instruct you how to use your refrigerator.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace owner accessible
light bulbs.
6. Repairs when your refrigerator
is used in other than normal, single-family
household
use.
C. Pickup and delivery. Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use
of products not approved by us.
E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized
modifications
made to the
appliance.
YS3
rhis 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 warran-
ties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand
Appliances.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitation of implied warranties,
so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may also apply. For details, please contact
your authorized
Roper distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “Assistance
or Service” section of this book. After checking
“Assistance
or Service,” additional
help can be found by calling our toll-free telephone
number, I-800-44~ROPER
(l-800-447-6737),
from anywhere
in the U.S.A.
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