Roper RT18DK, RT18EK User Manual
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A Note to You
Refrigerator Safety
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Parts and Features ....... 4
Before Using Your
Refrigerator.. ................. 5
Using Your
Refrigerator.. ................. 7
Caring for Your
Refrigerator.. ............... 15
Food Storage
Guide
Troubleshooting ......... 21
Requesting
Assistance
or Service.. .................. 22
Index
Warranty ..................... 24
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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
Part no. 218504800/4343283
I-800~44-ROPER
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MODELS RT18DK RT18EK
Table of Contents
A Note to You
Refrigerator Safety
Parts and Features
Before Using
Cleaning
Plugging it in
Installing it properfy
Leveling it
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Your Refrigerator .............. 5
your refrigerator .................... 5
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Using Your Refrigerator
Setting the controls
Changing the control
Adjusting
Removing the meat drawer
and cover
Removing the crispers and
crisper cover
Using
the refrigerator shelves.. ...... .8
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the ice cube trays..
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settings ............. .8
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Using the optional automatic
ice maker
Changing the
Understanding the sounds
you may hear
Saving energy
Reversing
Caring for Your
Cleaning your
Vacation and
Power interruptions
Food Storage Guide
Storing fresh food
Storing frozen food
Troubleshooting
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light bulb
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the door swing
Refrigerator
refrigerator
moving
care ................. 17
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Requesting Assistance or Servke ......
Index
Warranty
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance.
Roper appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To
ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use
contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly
safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration
Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information
on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service on
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model
and serial number label (see diagrams on
page 4
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for
future reference.
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and Care
Guide. It
and
Refrigerator Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFtXY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
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Chikf entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous . . . even if they will “just sit in the
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your oki refrigerator, do it safefy. Please read the
enclosed safety booklet from the
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. Help prevent accidents.
Never allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl inside the refrigerator.
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Never clean refrigerator parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosion.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
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Help us help you
Please:
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Install and level the refrigerator on a floor
that will hold the weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
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Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator, or other heat source.
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Do not use the refrigerator in an area
where the room temperature will fall below
55OF (13°C).
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Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
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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.)
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wt load the refrigerator with food
before it has time to get properly cold.
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Use the refrigerator only for the uses
described in this manual.
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Properly maintain the refrigerator.
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Be sure the refrigerator is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Parts and Features
Below are illustrations of your appliance with the parts and features called out. To help you
find information on specific parts or features faster, page references are included.
Model RT18DK
Freezer control
Maet drawer
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- control panel
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Juice can
Door shelf
Refrigerator
compartment
Stationary
door shelvw
rack
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Model RT18EK
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Modal and
serial
number label (on side wall)
(Pm 2)
Slideout
wire shelves --
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(P. 6)
can
rack
-Door shelf
Ref rlgerator
control panel
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utility
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Stationary
door shelves
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Before Using Your Refrigerator
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it,
connect it to a power source, install it, and level it.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Removing packaging materials
Remove tape and any inside labels (except
the model and serial number label) before
using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
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Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
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Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described
above. Do not use sharp instruments,
rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage the
material. See ‘Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.
NOTE:
instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do
not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
Cleaning it before use
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Do not remove any permanent
After removing all packaging
materials, clean your refrigera-
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tor before using it, if necessary.
See cleaning instructions on
pages 15-16.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere
fused and properly grounded electrical
supply is required. lt is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot
be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do
not use an extension cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Ref rigerstor
power cord
grounding
Plug
Installing it properly
1. Allow I% inch (1.25 cm) air space on each
side of the refrigerator for ease of installa-
tion.
2. Allow 1 inch (2.5 cm) air space behind
and 3 inches (7.5 cm) air space ahove
the refrigerator for proper circulation.
3. If instalting the refrigerator with the hinge
side against a wall, you might want to
leave extra space so the door can he
opened wider.
4. Make sure the fbor below the refrigerator
is level and strong enough to support a
fully-loaded refrigerator.
Leveling it
Model RT18DK
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. Open refrigerator door.
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.
4. Check with level.
5. Close refrigerator door.
Model RTlSEK
Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling legs one on the right and one on the left. To
adjust one or both of these, follow the
directions Mow.
1. Cpen the refrigerator door.
2. Tilt refrigerator back slightly.
3. Turn leveling leg to adjust height.
4. Replace refrigerator on floor.
5. Check with level.
6. Close refrigerator door.
refrigerator
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Lower
redrigenator
Turn leveling
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leg to adjuei
Right to rake;
left to lower
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Using Your Refrigerator
To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it
properly. This sections tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust some of the
features in your refrigerator, how to save energy, and how to reverse the door swing.
Setting the controls
Refrigerator control
The Refrigerator Control is in the refrfgerator. When you plug in the refrigerator for the
first time:
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Set the Refrigerator Control to 0 (mid
setting).
Freezer control
The Freezer Control is in the freezer. When
you plug in the refrigerator for the first time:
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Set the Freezer Control haffway between
LESS COLD and MORE COLD.
Economy control
The Economy Control operates electric
heaters around the door openings. These
heaters help keep moisture from forming on
the outside of the refrigerator.
. Use the reduce exterior moisture setting
if moisture forms on cabinet.
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Use the save power setting when humidity
is low.
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Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust the temperature in
either compartment, keep these things in
mind:
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Adjusting the Refrigerator Control or the
Freezer Control changes the temperature
in BOTH compartments.
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Setting the Refrigerator Control to OFF
stops cooling in BOTH compartments.
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjust the shelves to match the way you use
your refrigerator.
Model RT18DK
To remove shelves:
1. Remove items from shelf.
2. Tilt shelf up at front.
3. Lii back of shelf.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace shelves:
1.
Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots
in the shelf supports on cabinet wall.
2. Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into
slots. Lower front of shelf to level position.
Model RTlSEK
To remove the shelves:
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Remove items from the shelf.
2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop.
3. Lii the front slightly.
4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.
To replace the shelves:
1.
Ffl back of shelf between desired pair of
shelf guides.
2. Lii the front slightly.
3. Slide shelf in until it clears all stops.
4. Lower shelf to level position.
out to the stop, lift the
front, and elide out the rest
of the way.
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