Roper RS22AW Refrigerator User Manual
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1. A Note To You important Safety instructions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 17 Food Storage Guide 20 lf You Need Assistance Or Service 22 Warranty 24 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER al MODEL RS22AW A NOTE TO YOU A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have 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 appli ance 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 ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions dangers as personal injury burns fire and which could cause product damage electrical shock scratches dents etc and damage to your personal prope2. In This Section Setting the controls Using the automatic ice maker Changing the control settings Removing the ice maker Adjusting the refrigerator shelves storage bin Removing the crisper and crisper Using the cold water and Ice dispensers Removing the meat drawer Removing the base grilie and cover Changing the light bulbs Adjusting the meat drawer Understanding the sounds you temperature may hear Removing the freezer shelves Saving energy Removing the freezer bin In order to obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator it is important that you operate it properly This section will tell you how to do just that Setting the controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 3 REFRIGERATOR Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 warmest to 5 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to B Freezer Control adjustments range from A warmest to C 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 will be 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 8 NOTE The Automatic Exterior Moisture control con
3. 1to2 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 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 Straight sided canning freezing jars Heavy duty aluminum foil e 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 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
4. 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 air and moisture proof and the storage temperature which should be 0 F 17 8 C IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our toll free telephone number for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Your refrigerator The power supply cord is not will not operate Unfamiliar sounds ora rattling jingling
5. noise plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped The Refrigerator Control is not set correctly There is something on top of or behind the refrigerator The sounds are normal There is water in This is normal in hot muggy the defrost pan The lights do not work The ice maker will not operate weather The pan may even be half full A household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage The bulb is burned out The freezer has not had enough time to get cold The signal arm is in the OFF up position The water valve is turned off Water is not getting to the ice maker SOLUTION Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 5 Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Set Refrigerator Control to a numbered setting See page 7 Remove item from on top of or behind the refrigerator New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds See Understand ing the sounds you may hear on page 16 Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 5 Replace bulb See page 15 Allow the freezer time to get cold this could take overnight Push signal arm down to the O
6. old one so it has more space to be cooled It also has a regular freezer instead of a frozen food compartment All this means better refrigeration and may require more running time than your old one 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 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 e 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 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 23 _ ROPER Refrigerator Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in from date of purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed refrig from date of purchase eration system compressor evaporator condenser drier or connecting tubing which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship Service must be pro
7. N position See page 11 Turn the water valve on Check the water line for clogs or leaks IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE a aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaIaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaeaetltltlaalMlMl PROBLEM The motor seems to run too much POSSIBLE CAUSE The condenser coils are dirty It is hot outside or in the room The door has been opened frequently A large amount of food has been put in at one time Remember Motor running time depends on different things number of door openings amount of food stored temperature of the room setting of controls etc 2 If you need assistance Call our toll free telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 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 For further information 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 SOLUTION Clean the coils See page 18 On hot days or if the room is too warm the motor naturally runs longer Open the door as few times as pos sible The motor will run longer in order to cool down the interior when food is added Your new refrigerator may be larger than your
8. R YOUR REFRIGERATOR WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners and Sponge soft cloth e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly 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 e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly covers and or soft clean cloth DO NOT USE paper towels window panels with mild detergent sprays scouring cleansers or flammable and warm water fluids These can scratch or damage material See important Safety Instruc tions on page 3 Defrost pan Sponge or cloth e Remove base grille See page 14 with mild detergent e To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire and warm water brace remove tape if any e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it in all the way e Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan e Replace base grille Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner e Remove base grille 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 away from the wall refrigerator e Clean floor e Roll refrigerator back into place Check to see if the refrigerator is level 18 CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Vacation and moving care Long vacations Remove all the food i
9. as a high efficiency compressor and motor It will run longer than older designs It may even seem to run most of the time Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electricity 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 e 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 Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning your refrigerator Power Interruptions 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 will tell 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 refrigerato
10. ator before using it if necessary See cleaning instructions on pages 17 18 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Use a receptacle which cannot be turned off with a switch or pull chain Do not use an extension cord See Electrical Requirements and Ground ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle Refrigerator power cord grounding plug BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Installing it properly 1 Allow 1 inch 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation 2 If the refrigerator is to be against a wall you might want to leave extra space on the hinge side closest to the wall so the door can be opened wider 3 The refrigerator can be flush against the 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 Front directions below roller 1 Remove base grille See page 14 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front tun 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 Using Your Refrigerator
11. can damage the bin and dis penser mechanism 5 Wash with mild detergent Rinse well Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or solvents 6 When replacing the bin make sure it is pushed in all the way Then push the signal arm down to the ON position to restart ice production 12 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using the cold water and ice dispensers The ice dispenser Ice is dispensed from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer When the dispenser bar is pressed a trapdoor opens in a chute between the dispenser and the ice bin Ice is moved from the bin and falls through the chute When the dispenser bar is released a buzzing sound may be heard for a few seconds as the trapdoor closes The dispensing system will not operate when the freezer door is open NOTE Large amounts of ice should be taken from the ice bin not through the dispenser To dispense ice 1 Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser bar Hold glass close to the dispenser opening so ice does not fall outside of glass 2 Remove the glass to stop dispensing NOTE The first few batches of ice may have an off taste from new plumbing and parts Throw the ice away The water dispenser Chilled water comes from a tank behind the meat drawer It holds approximately 1 quarts 1 5 L When the refrigerator is first hooked up press the water dispenser bar with a glass or jar until you have drawn and discarded 2 or 3 quarts 1 9 to 2 9 L The
12. ce additional help can be found by calling our toll free telephone num ber 1 800 44 ROPER 1 800 447 6737 from anywhere in the U S PART NO 2163524 1093 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed In U S A
13. d until it snaps free 4 Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb 5 Press light shield straight on until it snaps into place 6 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace bulb with one of the same size and shape 15 CARING FOR 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 h
14. e SR erator do it safely Please read the i LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR enclosed safety booklet from the Asso ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES ciation of Home Appliance Manufactur CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR ers Help prevent accidents EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please o Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use e Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source e Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C e 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 Properly maintain the refrigerator Be sure the refrigerator is not used by anyone unable to operate it property PARTS AND FEATURES 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 Control panel Light Light eo gt Aibar laba __ on side wall IF Adjustable Rem
15. f you are going for a month or more Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dispensed out of mechanism Unplug the refrigerator Clean it rinse well and dry Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in This will keep odor and mold from building up AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play near or climb inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open They may become injured or trapped To restart refrigerator see Using Your Refrigerator on page 7 Short vacations No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks Use up perishables freeze other items If you have an automatic ice maker 1 Turn off your ice maker by raising signal arm 2 Shut off the water supply to the ice maker 3 Empty the ice bin Moving Shut off the ice maker water supply at least a day ahead Disconnect the water line After the last load of ice drops lift the signal arm to turn off the ice maker Remove all food Pack frozen food in dry ice Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly Take out all removable parts Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don t shift and rattle Screw in the leveling legs tape the doors shut and tape the electric cord to the cabinet When you
16. get to your new home put everything back and refer to page 5 Also 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 is to be interrupted 24 hours or less keep both doors closed This will help foods stay frozen 2 If service is to 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 will stay cold longer than a partly filled one A freezer full of meat will stay 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 19 i FOOD STORAGE GUIDE Food Storage Guide There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food To keep food fresher longer take the time to study these recommended steps Storing fresh food 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
17. ice maker SOLUTION e They break apart easily 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 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 e Clean freezer and ice bin See cleaning chart on page 17 e Follow Installation Instructions for proper ice maker water supply hookup See back of refrigerator cabinet Try to avoid softened water supply e First few batches of ice from a new ice maker may have an off taste Dump ice and make a new supply 11 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the ice maker storage bin Remove empty and clean the storage bin if e the ice dispenser has not or will not be used for a week or more e a power failure causes ice in the bin to melt and freeze together e the ice dispenser is not used regularly To remove ice bin 1 Pull the covering panel out from the bottom and slide it to the rear 2 Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF up position Ice can still be dispensed but no more can be made 3 Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it out 4 Empty the ice bin Use hot or warm water to melt the ice if necessary Never use anything sharp to break up ice in the bin This
18. ide the control to let more or less cold air through USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the freezer shelves The freezer shelves can be removed for easier cleaning To remove the shelves 1 Lift right side of shelf off supports 2 Slide shelf out of shelf support holes 3 Replace in reverse order Removing the freezer bin For proper air movement keep the freezer bin in place when the refrigerator is operat ing To remove the bin 1 Slide bin out to the stop 2 Lift bin at the front to clear the stop 3 Slide bin out the rest of the way To replace the bin 1 Place bin on the slides 2 Make sure the stops clear the front of the slides 3 Slide bin in 10 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Using the automatic ice maker The ON OFF lever is a wire signal arm e ON down to start ice production e OFF up to stop ice production NOTE Do not turn ice maker ON until it is connected to the water supply Instructions Raise signal arm to stop ice maker arm to start ice maker Solving common ice maker problems PROBLEM ice crescents attached at corners Ice maker won t make ice CAUSE e It is normal e ON OFF lever in the OFF up position e Freezer not cold enough Ice attracts airborne odors old ice Poor water quality Off taste or odor in ice e Foods not properly wrapped e Ice bin and freezer need cleaning e Plumbing to ice maker e New
19. l base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille To replace the grille 1 Line up grille support tabs with metal clips 2 Push firmly to snap into place 3 Close the doors See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and condenser coils on page 18 Defrost pan grille Support tabs 14 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the light bulbs AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to it at the main power supply Failure to do so could result in personal injury To change refrigerator light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Reach behind the Control Console to remove bulb 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply Refrigerator light To change crisper light Crisper 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power r fight supply 2 Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps free 3 Lower light shield to clear bottom supports 4 Pull light shield straight out to remove 5 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 6 Replace light shield in reverse order 7 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply To change lower freezer light 1 Disconnect refrigerator from power supply 2 Grasp front of light shield 3 Pull bottom of light shield forwar
20. move items from shelf 2 Tilt shelf up at front 3 Lift shelf up at back 4 Pull shelf straight out To replace shelves 1 Guide the rear hooks into the slots in the shelf supports 2 Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slots 3 Lower front of shelf to level position 8 USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Removing the crisper and crisper cover To remove the crisper 1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order Pull out to the 1 stop lift the front an and pull again To remove the cover 1 Tilt front of cover up 2 Lift cover up at back 3 Pull cover straight out To replace the cover 1 Fit back of cover into notched supports on walls of cabinet 2 Lower front of cover into place Removing the meat drawer and cover To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide the meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift the front 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 Remove crisper crisper cover and meat drawer 2 Tilt front of cover up lift at back and pull straight out 3 Replace in reverse order Adjusting the meat drawer temperature Cold air flows against the meat drawer through an opening between the freezer and the refrigerator This helps keep the meat drawer colder than the rest of the refrigera tor for better storage of meats Sl
21. ovable N shelves freezer d aoe a shelves a gt Stationary ISS N door shelves a i es i Crisper light Stationary P liil i I rans u door she ves ari SX Ih 6 SS Crisper Freezer Meat drawer bin k L O I li Meat drawer air control on side wall Base grille Leveling rollers behind base grille Control panel REFRIGERATOH Freezer control Refrigerator control BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Before Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Cleaning it Plugging it In Installing it properly Leveling it It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use This section will tell you how to clean it connect it to a power source install it and level it Cleaning it 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 e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove OR e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing 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 above 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 refriger
22. r and freezer sections defrost automatically But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up Spills should be AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard wiped up right away Refrigeration system tubes are located To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrig near the defrost pan and can become hot erator Control to OFF unplug it take out all Remove and install defrost pan carefully removable parts and clean the refrigerator Failure to do so could result in personal according to the following directions injury WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Removable parts Sponge or cloth with e Hand wash rinse and dry thoroughly shelves crisper etc mild detergent and warm water Sponge cloth or paper Wash outside of cabinet Do not use towel with mild deter abrasive or harsh cleaners gent warm water and e Rinse and dry thoroughly an appliance wax or e Wax painted metal surfaces at least good auto paste wax 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 e Wash with mixture of warm water and freezer should be paper towel with baking mild detergent or allowed to warm up soda or mild detergent baking soda 2 tablespoons 26 g so cloth won t stick and warm water to 1 quart 95 L of water e Rinse and dry thoroughly continued on next page 17 CARING FO
23. refrigerator For dated products check code date to ensure freshness Leafy vegetables Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas Wash in cold water and drain Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper Vegetables with skins carrots peppers Store in crisper plastic bags or plastic container Fruit Wash let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bags or crisper Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use Sort and keep berries in their 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 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 with tight lids can also be used Meat Most meat can be stored in original wrap ping as long as it is air and moisture proof Rewrap if necessary See the following chart for storage times APPROXIMATE TIME TYP DAYS Ground beef 1to2 Steaks and roasts 3to5 Cured meats 7 to 10 Bacon 5to7 Variety meats
24. rty Our toll 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 flam not problems of the past Junked or mable fluids The fumes can create a fire abandoned refrigerators are still danger hazard or explosion ous even if they will just sit in the e FOR YOUR SAFETY e garage a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrig See eR ca
25. tinuously guards against moisture build up on the outside of your refrigerator cabinet This control does not have to be set or adjusted USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in e Adjust the Refrigerator Control first refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed e Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments in the chart below as a guide If you have Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed questions call us See page 23 RECOMMENDED CONDITION REASON CONTROL SETTINGS If Refrigerator Door opened often Refrigerator Section is Large amount of food added Freezer TOO WARM Room temperature too warm If Freezer Door opened often Refrigerator Section is Large amount of food added Freezer TOO WARM Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough lf Refrigerator Controls not set correctly Refrigerator Section is for your conditions Freezer TOO COLD If ICE isn t Heavy ice usage Refrigerator MADE FAST Very cold room temperature Freezer ENOUGH can t cycle often enough If BOTH Door opened often Refrigerator SECTIONS Large amount of food added Freezer are TOO WARM Very warm or very cold room temperatures Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles milk and other pene Vaca heavy food items Handie tiem To remove shelves with care 1 Re
26. vided by an authorized Roper service company 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 B Repairs when appliance is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to appliance 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 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 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 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 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 Servi
27. water you draw and discard will rinse the tank and pipes Allow several hours to chill a new tankful NOTE The small tray beneath the dis penser is designed to evaporate small spills There is no drain in this tray Do not pour water into it To dispense water 1 Press a sturdy glass against the water dispenser bar 2 Remove the glass to stop dispensing NOTE Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Tumbling ice and pressure on a fragile glass can break it Do not use a fragile glass when dispensing ice Doing so could result in personal injury or breakage 13 tee USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Solving common ice maker dispenser problems PROBLEM SOLUTIONS Ice dispenser e Freezer door open __ Close the freezer door won t work e ice bin not properly Make sure bin is pushed in all the way installed e Wrong ice in bin e Use only crescents from ice maker Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes separated and to obtain increased storage capacity e Dispenser not used Dump old ice and make a new supply for extended periods causing ice cubes to melt together Ice dispenser e Ice dispenser bar e Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser stops working held in too long motor to reset e Large amounts of ice should be taken from the bin not through the dispenser Removing the base grille To remove the grille 1 Open both doors Condenser 2 Pul
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