Whirlpool RB22CK User's Manual
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1. Sponge soft cloth or paper towel mild detergent and warm water OR 2 tablespoons 26 g baking soda to 1 quart 0 95 L warm water Door liners and gaskets Sponge soft cloth or paper towel a Wash rinse and dry thoroughly mild detergent and warm water Plastics Soft clean sponge or soft cloth Wash rinse and dry thoroughly covers and panels mild detergent and warm water a Defrost pan Sponge or soft cloth mild a Remove base grille See page 5 detergent and warm water a Lift defrost pan over wire brace remove Condenser coils any tape behind refrigerator Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Replace defrost pan with notched corner to the rear Push pan in all the way Check that defrost pan tubing is pointing into pan Replace base grille See page 5 Vacuum cleaner with brush attachment Remove base grille See page 5 Vacuum coils at least every other month Replace base gnille See page 5 Floor under refrigerator Floor cleaners Move refrigerator out away from wall Clean the floor Move refrigerator back into place Check levelness of refrigerator Page 7 a Caring For Your Refrigerator If electricity goes off 1 Call the power company Ask how long power will be off 2 Keep freezer closed if service is to be interrupted 24 hours or less This will help food stay frozen 3 If service is to be interrupted longer than 24 hours do this Remove all frozen2. 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close the door See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 7 Reversing the door swing You can change the hinges on your refrigerator so the doors open the other way Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator Ice cube trays Remove ice by slightly twisting the tray with both hands NOTE The longer ice cubes are stored the smaller they get Slow evaporation is caused by the movement of cold air Page 5 Optional automatic ice maker If you have the automatic ice maker accessory Part No ECKMF 90 or if you plan to add it later there are a few things you will want to know a Connect the ice maker to the water supply before turning it on supply hook up are attached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm Lower signal arm to make ice Raise signal arm to tum off the ice maker Freezer must be cold enough for the ice maker to work This may take eight hours or more before the correct temperature is reached First ice may be discolored or off flavored because of new plumbing connections Throw away first few batches of ice Change ice cube size with the dial or lever on the side of the ice maker Ice crescents are normally attached at the corner They break apart easily a Normal sounds include water running when the ice maker is working and the thud of ice as it falls into th
3. 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 apply For details please contact your franchised Roper distributor or military exchange HOW TO GET SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE If you need service first see the Before You Call For Service section of this book If you still need service after checking this section additional help can be found if you s Contact your selling dealer for the authorized servicer in your area uni hey Phone 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 between 8 00 a m and 4 30 p m Eastern Time Monday through Friday OR For further information write to Consumer Relations Dept Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 When requesting assistance please provide the model and serial numbers date of purchase and a complete description of the problem The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the inside left wall of the refrigerator compartment See illustrations on page 3 If you are not satisfied with the service received 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 or Roper Brand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem Major Applian
4. ETY 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 E Level refrigerator Make sure the refrigerator is level for efficient operation Right to raise left to lower Use screwdriver to adjust 1 Remove base grille See page 5 2 To raise front turn screw in direction shown 3 To lower front turn screw in direction shown 4 Replace base grille See page 5 Parts and Features Refrigerator Exterior Freezer control moisture control Utility Light compartment Stationary door shelves Adjustable wire shelves Meat drawer Crisper cover 8 EO na Crispers Model a a number label mn on side wall Ice cube trays Slide out freezer T a i ee AA N Base grille AAA es nes AZ Leveling rollers not shown Page 3 Using Your Refrigerator Setting the controls Changing control settings Controls for the refrigerator and freezer 3 Let the refrigerator and freezer 1 Adjust the Refrigerator Control are in the refrigerator When the compartments get cold for several according to the settings listed in refrigerator is plugged in for the first hours before adding food the chart below time 4 When the refrigerator keeps milk or 2 Wait 24 hours or more before 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 juice as cold as you like and the making a
5. Thank you for choosing a Roper Appliance This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new quality built Roper refrigerator freezer Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference Complete and mail the Product Registration Card This card enters your warranty into our warranty system that ensures efficient claim processing can be used as a proof of purchase for insurance claims and helps Roper to contact you immediately in the unlikely event of a product safety recall No Frost Refrigerator Freezer Use and are Guide are ROPER a een Home Appliances RB22CK You are responsible for Contents It is your responsibility to be sure your Page refrigerator i Important Safety Instructions 2 a Has been properly installed and Before Using wane Refrigerator 2 leveled according to the installation rk ana ran z A i i j 4 g Your gerator instructions given on page 2 Setting the contols 1 a Is installed on a floor that can Changing control settings 4 support the weight of the Exterior moisture control 4 refrigerator Adjusting refrigerator shelves 4 Removing meat drawer and cover ___5 Is properly connected to a Removing crispers and crisper cover _ 5 grounded electrical circuit that Removing er i equirements ging the light S nn Br Rena 29 Removing the base grille 5 page e FE Reversing the door swing 5 Is properly used only for the job it ash oe trays z i ional autom
6. age times will vary according to the quality of the food type of packaging or wrap used air and moisture proof and storage temperature which should be O F 17 8 C a AWARNING Cleaning Your Refrigerator Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically To help prevent odors wipe up spills immediately Clean both sections once a month Electrical Shock and Product Damage Hazard 1 Turn Refrigerator Control to OFF s Unplug power supply cord or disconnect power supply at the fuse or circuit and unplug power cord breaker box before cleaning your refrigerator Failure to do so could result in 2 Take out all removable parts and electrica shock clean according to the following Do Not use sharp instruments window sprays scouring cleaners or flam directions mable fluids on your refrigerator These can scratch or damage the material Removable parts Sponge or cloth mild detergent Wash rinse and dry thoroughly shelves crisper etc and warm water Outside Sponge soft cloth or paper towel Wash rinse and dry thoroughly mild detergent and warm water a Twice a year apply appliance wax or appliance wax or good auto paste good auto paste wax to painted metal wax surfaces with a clean soft cloth Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection a Do Not use wax on plastic parts Inside walls allow the freezer walls to warm up so cloth won t stick a Wash rinse and dry thoroughly
7. anship LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR Microwave Ovens Repair or replacement of magnetron tube which we find to be WARRANTY defective in materials or workmanship LIMITED 2ND 5TH YEAR Automatic Washers Repair or replacement of any part of the gear case assembly WARRANTY which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A SERVICE CALLS TO 1 Correct the installation of your appliance 2 Instruct you how to use your appliance 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs Repairs when appliance is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to appliance caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of product not approved by us Any labor costs during the limited warranties Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time periods stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This
8. atic ice maker was designed to do Food de Guide E a Is not used by children or anyone A e Y our Refrigerator 7 unable to operate it properly Caring For Your Refrigerator 8 If electricity goes off 8 Is cold in both the refrigerator and on a er Zus freezer sections before food is Normal operating sounds 8 added Energy saving tips 8 Is properly maintained Wee ee gt 2 p pmd How to get service or assistance aa II Important Safety Instructions AWARNING 1 Read all operating instructions before using your refrigerator 2 Child entrapment and suffocations are not problems of the past Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous even if they will just sit in the garage for a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers Help prevent accidents 3 Never allow children to operate play with or crawl inside the refrigerator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Refrigerator A Remove labels Remove the tape and any inside labels before using the refrigerator To remove any remaining glue a Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR a 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 Se
9. ce Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Part No 2152470 Rev A 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
10. dditional adjustments to 2 Set the Freezer Control to B freezer compartment keeps ice the Refrigerator Control or cream firm the settings are Correct adjusting the Freezer Control for your household Refrigerator control Exterior moisture control Freezer control COLDEST 5 v jj COLDER C 0 WARMER EXTERIOR Sn B 4 a 2 MOISTURE CONTROL REFRIGERATOR FREEZER Condition Check if Set control setting Refrigerator section Door is opened often Refrigerator 4 TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer B a Too warm room temperature Freezer section Door is opened often Refrigerator 3 TOO WARM Large amount of food added Freezer Between a Too cold room temperature B and C freezer can t cycle often enough Both sections a Door is opened often Refrigerator 2 TOO WARM a Large amount of food added Freezer B a Too warm or too cold room temperatures Refrigerator section a Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 4 TOO COLD Freezer Between B and C Ice is not made Heavy ice usage Refrigerator 3 fast enough a Very cold room temperature Freezer Between freezer can t cycle often enough B and C Exterior moisture control Adjusting refrigerator To remove shelf The Exterior Moisture Control operates shelves 1 Remove food from shelf electric heaters around the door Shelves can be adjusted to match the olaa openings These heaters help keep way you use your refrigerator 3 Lift up at back moisture fr
11. dom as possible Decide what you need before you open the door Remove everything you need at one time Organize and label food so you will not have to search for items you want Close door immediately after you remove food items Store food in the refrigerator and freezer so that air movement is not blocked Set the refrigerator and freezer temperatures so that the drinks remain cold enough for your family s taste and ice cream remains firm Do Not set temperatures colder than they need to be Set the Exterior Moisture Control to the OFF position unless moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Do Not install your refrigerator next to your range water heater fumace radiator other heat sources or in direct sunlight a a si Before You Call For Service If you are having an operating problem check the chart to see what the cause might be before you call for assistance OPERATING PROBLEN Refrigerator will not run Power cord is plugged into a live Firmly plug power cord into electrical circuit with proper voltage outlet Check circuit voltage at fuse circuit breaker box s Set Refrigerator Control to a numbered setting Replace fuse with a time delay fuse of the correct capacity Reset circuit breaker Refrigerator Control is turned on A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Also check if a time delay fuse has been used Remove objects from the t
12. doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped s To restart refrigerator when you return see page 4 for resetting controls Moving a Remove all food a Pack frozen foods in dry ice a Turn Refrigerator Control to OFF sa Unplug refrigerator a Clean rinse and dry the interior s Take out all removable parts a Wrap removable parts in paper and tape them all together Store inside refrigerator a Raise leveling legs a Tape the doors shut s Tape the electric cord to the cabinet exterior a When you reach your new home replace the removable parts and follow steps beginning on page 2 Normal operating sounds You can expect to hear the following sounds when your refrigerator is operating Slight hum or soft hiss as the refrigerator s fan motor moves air Clicking or snapping sounds occur when the refrigerator starts and stops running The defrost timer also clicks when the defrost cycle starts and stops Water sounds occur as water gurgles through tubing for a few minutes after refrigerator stops running You may also hear defrost water running into the defrost water pan Operating sounds from the high efficiency compressor and motor It may run longer than your older refrigerator Energy saving tips s Check the door gaskets for a tight seal Level the refrigerator to be sure of a good seal Clean dust and lint from the condenser coils every other month Open the doors as sel
13. e Important Safety Instructions above NOTE Do not remove the Tech Sheet located on the bottom of the refrigerator B Clean it Clean your refrigerator before using it See cleaning instructions on page 7 C Plug 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 tumed off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord see Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in literature package for complete details Page 2 D Install properly Install the refrigerator according to the dimensions shown below Leave extra space along the hinge side wall to allow the door to be opened wider Do not install the refrigerator a next to an oven radiator or other heat source a out in the weather or direct sunlight a in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C Allow Y inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow basic precautions including the following 4 Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion FOR YOUR SAF
14. e bin If ice is not being made fast enough and more ice is needed turn the Refrigerator Control to a higher number Wait 24 hours and if this does not increase the ice supply turn the Freezer Control to A a Raise the signal arm before you remove the ice bin When you replace the bin push it in all the way Then lower the arm to the ON position Cubes left in the bin for long periods of time may develop an off flavor like stale water Throw old cubes away Ice maker will make new ice Cubes may also become smaller if stored for a long time Good water quality is important for good ice quality It is not recom mended that you connect the ice maker to a softened water supply If a softened water supply cannot be avoided it is important to maintain the water softener so it operates properly Water softener chemicals such as Salt from a malfunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality Page 6 FAA Food Storage Guide Storing fresh food Food placed in the refrigerator should be wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof material This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator For dated products check code date to ensure freshness Vegetables For 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 For vegetables with ski
15. food and store in a frozen food locker OR Place 2 lbs 0 9 kg of dry ice in freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space This will keep foods frozen for 2 to 4 days AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry ice burns Failure to do so could result in dry ice burns OR If dry ice or a food locker is not available use or can perishable food at once NOTE 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 Food containing ice crystals may be safely refrozen but the quality and flavor of the food may be affected Use refrozen food quickly If the condition of the food is poor or you feel it is unsafe to eat dispose of it immediately Page 8 Vacation and moving guide Short vacations less than 4 weeks a Use up perishable foods Freeze other food items Long vacations more than 4 weeks Remove all food Turn Refrigerator Control to OFF Unplug refrigerator Clean rinse and dry the interior Keep refrigerator and freezer doors slightly open by taping wood or rubber blocks at the top of each door This allows air to enter the refrigerator and freezer sections and prevents odors and mold from building up inside while you re away AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do Not allow children to climb on play near or crawl inside the refrigerator when the
16. gged into a live circuit with proper voltage Bulb is burned out Condenser is free of lint and dust Remove dust and lint from the condenser coils with a vacuum cleaner a If the temperature outside or inside your home is warm motor running noises are normal Decide which food items you need before opening the refrigerator or freezer section Motor noise is also normal when large amounts of food are added to the refrigerator freezer compartments Remember your new refrigerator may be larger than your old refrigerator It may have more space to cool which requires a longer running motor Motor runs too long Weather or room is hot or muggy Door has been opened frequently or a large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator or freezer compartment Page 9 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 10 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 11 LIMITED WARRANTY ROPER Home Appliances LENGTH OF WARRANTY PRODUCTS COVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR From date of purchase FULL ONE YEAR All Roper Appliances Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship FULL FIVE YEAR Refrigerators Replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed refrigeration WARRANTY Freezers system compressor evaporator condenser drier or connecting Air Conditioners tubing which we find to be defective in materials or Dehumidifiers workm
17. ns 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 store container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Eggs Store without washing in the original carton on interior shelf Milk Wipe milk cartons For best storage place milk on interior shelf Butter or margarine Keep opened butter in covered dish or butter 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 Meat Most meat can be stored in original wrapping as long as it is air and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times Fresh and cured meat storage chart TYPE APPROXIMATE TIME DAYS CHICKEN 1 to 2 Ground beef 1to2 Steaks and roasts 3to5 Cured meats 7 to10 BACON nn 5 to 7 Cold CUtS connccccnomom o 3 to 5 1 to 2 If meat is to be stored longer than the times given follow the directions for freezing NOTE Fresh fish and shellfish should be used the same day as purchased Leftovers Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used Storing frozen f
18. om forming on the outside of 4 Pull shelf straight out the refrigerator To replace shelf 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots OFF ON in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks EXTERIOR drop into slots MOISTURE CONTROL 3 Lower front of shelf into position 1 Use the OFF setting when humidity is low 2 Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator Page 4 Removing meat drawer and cover To remove meat drawer 1 Slide out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove cover 1 Tilt front of cover up lift at back and pull straight out 2 Replace in reverse order Removing crispers and crisper cover To remove crisper 1 Slide out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove cover 1 Push up glass insert from bottom then lift out with two hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Pull cover frame up and out 4 Remove metal cover support To replace cover 1 Replace metal cover support on wall supports in front section of cabinet 2 Fit back of cover frame into notch supports on walls of refrigerator then lower into place 3 Slide back of glass insert into place then lower front Removing freezer basket To remove basket 1 Slide out to the stop 2 Lift the front to clear the stop 3 Slide ou
19. ood The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home For further information about preparing food for freezing or food storage times contact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting lids straight sided canning freezing jars heavy duty aluminum foil plastic coated paper and nonpermeable plastic wraps made from a saran film are recom mended Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use bread wrappers non rigid plastic containers containers without tight fitting lids waxed paper wax coated freezer wrap or thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor and 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 Stor
20. op or from Rattling jingling noise or behind the refrigerator unfamiliar sounds Anything is on top of or behind the refrigerator when the refrigerator is operating a These are normal operating sounds humming from fans clicking from thermostat or defrost cycle or defrost water draining into the defrost pan Read the Normal operating sounds on page 8 Freezer compartment has had enough Allow freezer to get cold enough time to get cold It may require over night to reach the proper temperature a Signal arm is in the down ON position a Water valve is turned to open position and water is reaching the ice maker Automatic ice maker will not work Put signal arm in the down ON position Turn water valve to open position Hot and muggy weather can cause water to collect in the drain pan Since water levels may reach half full in the pan be sure to level the refrigerator so the pan does not overflow Water in the defrost pan Weather is hot and muggy A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped Lights do not work Replace fuse with a time delay fuse of the correct capacity Reset circuit breaker a Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet Check circuit voltage at fuse circuit breaker box s Replace bulb with an appliance bulb Follow instructions on page 5 Power cord is plu
21. t the rest of the way To replace basket 1 Place basket on the slides 2 Make sure the wire stops clear the front of the slides 3 Slide basket in Changing the light bulbs AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the refrigerator or discon nect the main electric power supply to the refrigerator before changing a bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Push lightly on the top center of the light shield until the notched tab unhooks from the control panel 3 Pull down on the light shield until the tab clears the control panel 4 Lift back hooks out of their slots 5 Remove bulb and replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 6 Replace light shield in reverse order 7 Reconnect power supply a To change freezer light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Push in sides of light shield until it snaps free 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Snap light shield into place 5 Reconnect power supply NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape Removing the base grille To remove grille 1 Open freezer door 2 Pull grille out 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind grille To replace grille 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips
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