Whirlpool RT17DK User's Manual
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1. maker e Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time e When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mecha nism 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 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 18 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 e Raise the signal arm to the OFF up position Shut off the water supply to the ice maker e Empty the ice bin Moving When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home 1 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker e Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time e Disconnect the water line e 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 dry2. e 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 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 23 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 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 Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool
3. 3 Recommended Setting Refrigerator Control settings range from 1 warmest to 5 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to 3 Recom mended Setting Freezer Control settings range from 1 warmest to 5 coldest 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 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide If you have questions call our Consumer Assistance Center number See page 23 e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first Wait at least 24 hours between adjust ments e Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed CONDITION Refrigerator section too warm Freezer section too warm Refrigerator section too cold Ice not made fast enough Both sections REASON Door opened often Large amount of food added Room temperature too warm e Door opened often e Large amount of food added Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough e Controls not set correctly for your conditions e Heavy ice usage e Very cold ro
4. NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape 14 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 running into the defrost water pan Ice maker sounds e trickling water e 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 les
5. 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 an hm WN 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 baked goods If food contains ice crystals helps foods stay frozen it may be safely refrozen although the 2 If service will be interrupted longer than quality and flavor may be affected If the 24 hours condition of the food is poor or if you feel a Remove all frozen food and store in a PAS MAS ate SPOS SO frozen food locker Questions OR Call our toll free number 1 800 44 ROPER 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 Food Storage Guide The
6. avoid softened water supply First few batches of ice from a new ice maker may have an off taste Dump ice and make a new supply 13 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the base grille Condenser Defrost To remove the base grille 1 Open the refrigerator door 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 17 Changing the light bulbs AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb or removing a light shield for cleaning 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
7. serial number label before not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under using the refrigerator the refrigerator at the front To remove any remaining glue Cleaning it before use e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then After removing all packaging materials remove clean your refrigerator before using it if OR necessary See cleaning instructions on e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing pages 16 17 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 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method 3 prong grounding A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere type wall receptacle fused and properly grounded electrical Y 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 Refrigerator See Electrical Requirements and Ground power cord ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature 3 prong Package grounding l plug 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 d
8. work voltage Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out The ice maker Is the freezer cold enough to make ice It could take overnight for does not work the freezer to reach the proper temperature 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 miliar sounds or a rattling jingling noise Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 15 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 seems to run too much Are the condenser coils dirty Has the door been open 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 22 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call our toll free number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 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 recom mend a qualified service company in your area If
9. 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 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 Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our toll free telephone number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste 50 recovered materials PART NO 2157982 1983 Whidpool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
10. 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 21 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper not
11. a ROPER ae UseAndCare A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator 16 Food Storage Guide 20 If You Need Assistance Or Service 22 Warranty 24 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER MODELS RT17DK RT17EK A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper appliance You have purchased a quality world class 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 property and safely Please read it carefully Also please com plete 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 AWARNING This symbol will help alert you to such ACAUTION This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock Our to
12. atch the illustration exactly This manual covers several models Model RT17DK Ice cube Snap oft trays and shelf trim shelf Easy clean o freezer Utility bottom compart a ment DOA Control panel 3 TS Sy Slide out Model and SS gt wire shelves serial number label on side wall st Slide in shelf trim Crisper cover tr Base grille Crispers f Leveling rollers SS Si behind base SS grille PARTS AND FEATURES Model RT17EK Ice cube trays n and shelf ee oiri Easy clean a Utility Model and 2S I serial am number label Control panel on side wall Slide in i helf tri Slide out i shelf trim wire shelves Wire i Nla ae ee NS Base grille Leveling rollers behind base grille Control panel all models 1 WARMER WARMER 1 2 1 9 REFRIGERATOR FREEZER 3 4 RECOMMENDED SETTING RECOMMENDED SETTING 4 6 COOLER ALLOW M HOURS BETWEEN ADJUSTMENTS COOLER 5 Refrigerator Freezer control control BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 NOTE Do not remove any permanent Remove tape and any inside labels except instruction labels inside your refrigerator Do the model and
13. eezer 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 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 e Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Wash outside of cabinet Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners e Rinse and dry thoroughly e Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year Apply wax with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted 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 g to 1 quart 95 L of water e Rinse and dry thoroughly CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners Sponge soft cloth e Wa
14. ith 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 1to2 When storing meat longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Use fresh fish and shellfish the same day as purchased FOOD STORAGE GUIDE 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 Packaging recommended for use e Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids e Straight sided canning freezing jars e Heavy duty aluminum foil Plastic coated paper e 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 e Containers without tight lids e Waxed paper e Waxed coated freezer wrap e
15. ll free number 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 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 22 If you need further help feel free to call us When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label see diagram on page 4 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions e Read all instructions before using the e Never allow children to operate play with refrigerator or crawl inside the refrigerator e Child entrapment and suffocation are e 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 e FOR YOUR SAFETY garage a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrig e
16. nd 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 under side of cover USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR 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 Using the optional automatic ice maker f your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker or if you plan to add one later Part UP No IMKIT here are a few things you will to stop want to know ice maker e The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm DOWN DOWN to make ice automaticalty to start UP to shut off the ice maker ice maker IMPORTANT Do not turn on the ice maker 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 e The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes e You may hear water running when the ice maker is working You ll hear ice falling into the bin Don t let these sounds bother you e If you remove the ice bin raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker When you replace the bin push it in all the way and lower the ice maker signal arm to the ON position e Good wate
17. om temperature can t cycle often enough e Door opened often RECOMMENDED CONTROL SETTINGS Refrigerator Freezer too warm e Large amount of food added e Very warm or very cold room temperatures 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 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 it stops 3 Replace items on the shelf USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the snap off door trim To remove the trim piece I 1 Remove all items from the shelf r 2 Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the trim piece 3 Pull trim piece straight out D To replace the trim piece 1 Line up ends of the trim piece with the Q button on the door liner wall 2 Push trim piece straight back until it snaps securely into place 3 Replace items on the shelf Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust refrigerator shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator 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 Wire stop l 2 Lift the front Guide stop e o 3 Slide shelf in un
18. oor can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall Leveling it Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws one on the right and one on the left To adjust one or both of these follow the directions below 1 Remove base grille See page 14 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 14 Right to raise left to lower Use a screw driver to adjust Raise Leveling screw Lower Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls Using the ice cube trays Changing the control settings Using the optional automatic Removing the drop in door trim ice maker Removing the base grille Removing the snap off door trim 10 Changing the light bulbs Adjusting the refrigerator shelves 10 Understanding the sounds you Removing the crispers and crisper cover Saving energy Adjusting the crisper cover track 11 Reversing the door swing 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
19. r 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 froma 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 well maintained 12 Common ice maker problems PROBLEM Ice crescents attached at corners Ice maker won t make ice Off taste or odor in ice CAUSE e This is normal e ON OFF lever in the OFF up position e Freezer not cold enough e Ice attracts airborne odors old ice Poor water quality e Foods not properly wrapped e Ice bin and freezer need cleaning e Plumbing to ice maker e New ice maker SING YOUR REFRIGERATOR SOLUTION They break apart easily e Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes separated e Move ON OFF lever to the ON down position e Ice maker will not operate until freezer is cold enough to make ice This could take overnight e Dump old ice and make a new supply Store excess ice in a covered container e Water containing minerals such as sulfur may require a filter Try to avoid softened water supplies e Wrap food properly See pages 20 and 21 Clean freezer and ice bin See cleaning chart on page 16 e Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hookup See back of refrigerator cabinet Try to
20. rator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manu facturers Help prevent accidents 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 e 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 e 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 e Properly maintain the refrigerator e Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not m
21. re 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 air tight 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 Eggs Store without washing in the original carton on interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed compartment When storing an extra supply wrap in freezer packaging and freeze 20 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 w
22. s electricity e Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal e Clean the condenser coils regularly e Open the door as few times as possible Think about what you need before you open the door Get everything out at one time Keep food organized so you won t have to search for what you want Close door as soon as food is removed Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator but don t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked e It is a waste of electricity to set the 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 e 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 RT17DK only 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 Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Vacation and moving care 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 fr
23. sh rinse and dry thoroughly and gaskets or paper towel with DO 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 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 e Remove base grille See page 14 with mild detergent e Reach into small opening at right edge and and warm water remove the defrost pan e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Replace defrost pan Make sure to push it completely into the opening e Replace base grille Condenser Vacuum cleaner e Remove base grille coils with extended e Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils narrow may need to be cleaned as often as every attachment other month e Replace base grille Floor under Floor cleaners e Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water refrigerator supply line allows e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place e Check to see if the refrigerator is level 17 CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Vacation and moving care Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more 1 2 A Remove all food from the refrigerator lf your refrigerator has an automatic ice
24. til it clears all stops Shelf guide i 10 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the crispers and crisper cover Because your crispers are not the same size your crisper cover has an adjustable center track so you can switch positions of the crisp ers You can adjust the center track with the cover in the refrigerator by removing the crispers and the cover insert To remove the crispers 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 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 1 Fit back of cover frame into notch supports on back wall of refrigerator then lower the front into place 2 Slide back of cover insert into place then lower the front Pull out to the stop lift the front and pull again Remove the cover insert Lift the cover front then the back NOTE If cover insert is glass handle it with care It could be heavy Adjusting the crisper cover track Because your crispers are not the same size your crisper cover has an adjustable center track so you can switch positions of the crispers To remove the center 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 e
25. you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 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 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 chase date See page 2 This inform ation will help us respond properly to your request 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 the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry
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