Home AppUances
Use And Care
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A Note to You
Refrigerator Safety
Parts and Features
Before Using Your
Refrigerator
Using Your
Refrigerator
Caring for Your
Refrigerator
Food Storage Guide ....20
Troubleshooting......22
Requesting Assistance
or Service
Warranty
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14‘ NO-FROST TOP FREEZER REFRIGERATOR
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Table of Contents
Installing it properly.
Leveling it................
Attaching the ice maker to a
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Understanding the sounds
you may hear
Saving energy
Reversing the door swing................
Caring for Your Refrigerator
Cleaning your refrigerator
Vacation and moving care...............
Power interruptions
Food Storage Guide...............................
Storing fresh food.............................
Storing frozen food
Troubleshooting
Requesting Assistance or Service ...
Warranty
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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 and Care Guide.
It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly
and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registra
tion 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 or 5 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number.
Serial Number.
Purchase Date.
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
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Refrigerator Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains statements under
warning symbois. Piease pay special
attention to these symbois and foiiow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana
tion of the use of the symboi.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as fire, electrical shock, burns, and
personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ikWARNING
ikWARNING
• Read ail instructions before using the
refrigerator.
• Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are stiil danger
ous ... even if they wiii “just sit in the
garage 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 Manu
facturers. Help prevent accidents.
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or
injury when using your refrigerator, foiiow these
basic precautions:
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Please:
• 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.
• 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.)
• Never allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl inside the refrigerator.
• Never clean refrigerator parts with flam
mable 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 EX
PLOSION.
• Do not load the refrigerator with food
before it has time to get properly cold.
• 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 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.
NOTE: The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown
and may not match the illustration exactly. This manual is designed to cover several models.
Control panel
(all models)
Temperature control
Style 1
Light switch
Automatic Ice
maker
(p. 10)
Ice bln
Partial shelf
Control panel
(P. 8)
Model and serial
number label
(on side wall)
Crisper cover
(P- 9)
Crispers
(P. 9)
Leveling
rollers
(P- 7)
Butter
compartment
Sllde-out wire
shelves
(P- 9)
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Style 2
Ice cube
trays
(p. 10)
Partial shelf
Control panel
(P- 8)
Model and serial
number label
(on side wall)
Utility bln
(on some models)
Sllde-out
wire shelves
(P- 9)
Crisper cover
(P- 9)
Crispers
(P- 9)
Leveling
rollers
(P- 7)
PARTS AND FEATURES
Butter
compartment
Butter dish
(on some
models)
Style 3
Control panel
(P- 8)
Model and serial
number label
(on side wall)
Sllde-out
wire shelves
(P- 9)
Trivet
Leveling
rollers
(P- 7)
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Butter
compartment
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.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do
not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
To remove any remaining giue:
• Rub briskly with your thumb to make a ball,
then remove.
OR
• 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.
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.
Cleaning it before use
After removing all packaging materials,
clean your refrigerator before
using it, if necessary. See
cleaning instructions on pages
16 and 17.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord
3-prong
grounding plug
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BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Installing it properly
1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between over
head cabinets and refrigerator top.
2. Aliow at ieast 1 inch (2.5 cm) between
the refrigerator condenser on the back
and the wail.
3. Allow V2 inch (1.25 cm) on each side of
the refrigerator for ease of instaliation.
4. If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to
be against a wail, you might want to
leave extra space so the door can be
opened wider.
5. Level your refrigerator.
Leveling it
Your refrigerator has two front, adjustable
rollers to prevent rocking on uneven floors.
To adjust rollers:
1. Roll refrigerator into position.
2. Adjust roilers by turning the leveiing
screws, located at the front of the base.
• Turn clockwise to raise.
• Turn counterciockwise to lower.
NOTE: Rollers are adjusted correctly
when the refrigerator no longer rocks
when the doors are opened or closed.
3. Repeat this procedure whenever the
refrigerator is moved.
Use a screw
driver to adjust
Roller
Lower
Leveling screw
Raise
NOTE: If you want the doors to close easier,
use the rollers to raise the front of the
refrigerator slightly.
Using Your Refrigerator
To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it
properly. This section tells you how to set the temperature control, remove and adjust some
of the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
Setting the temperature control
The Temperature Control is in the refrigera
tor. It controls the temperature in both the
refrigerator and freezer compartments.
When you plug in the refrigerator for the
first time:
1. Set the Temperature Control to 3 (nor
mal). Temperature Control adjustments
range from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
NOTE: Turning the Temperature Control
to OFF stops cooling in both the refrigera
tor and freezer compartments, but it does
not disconnect the refrigerator from the
power supply.
2. Give the refrigerator time to cool down
completely before adding food. This could
take several hours.
3. Adjust the Temperature Control to have
food as cold as you like. The setting
indicated above should be correct for
normal, household refrigerator usage.
NOTE; The built-in exterior moisture control
continuously guards against moisture build
up on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet.
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Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
The refrigerator shelves can be adjusted to
match the way you use your refrigerator.
To remove the shelves:
1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop.
3. Lift back of shelf over stop.
4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.
To replace the shelves:
1. Slide back of shelf Into shelf track in wall
of cabinet.
2. Guide front of shelf into shelf track.
3. Slide shelf in all the way.
Removing the crispers and cover
To remove the crispers:
1. Slide crispers straight out to the stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
Lift cover front, then the back.
To remove the cover:
1. Lift cover front and remove the cover
support.
2. Lift cover up and slide out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slots
and push in. Lower the front retainers
into place.
2. Insert cover support (with the long tab
toward the front) into the groove on the
underside of the cover.
NOTE: If the support needs adjustment,
turn base clockwise to raise or counter
clockwise to lower.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Using the ice cube trays
(on some models)
If you don’t use the cubes, they may shrink.
The moving cold air starts a slow evapora
tion. The longer you store cubes, the smaller
they get.
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
Using the automatic ice maker
(on some models)
If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you
plan to add one later, there are a few things
you will want to know:
• The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
DOWN to make ice automatically
UP to shut off the ice maker
IMPORTANT: Do not turn ice maker on
until it is connected to the water supply.
Instructions for ice maker water supply
hookup are attached to the back of the
refrigerator cabinet.
• The dial or lever on the side of the ice
maker changes the size of the cubes.
• Good water quality is important for good
ice quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice
maker to a softened water supply. Water
softener chemicals, such as salt from a
malfunctioning softener, can damage the
ice maker mold and lead to poor ice
quality. If a softened water supply cannot
be avoided, make sure that the water
softener is well maintained and operating
properly.
Up to
stop Ice
maker.
Down to
start Ice
maker.
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Solving common ice maker problems
PROBLEM
Ice crescents attached
at corners
POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
• This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin
occasionally to keep cubes separated.
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Ice maker will not
operate or Ice Is not
made fast enough
Off-taste or odor In Ice
• ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the
ON (down) position.
• Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature control and
wait 24 hours.
• New plumbing connections can cause discolored or offflavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.
• Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a
new supply.
• Foods in freezer are not wrapped properly. See “Food
Storage Guide” on pages 20 and 21.
• Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 16.
Attaching the ice maker to a water supply
Read all directions carefully before you begin.
Before purchasing, make sure a saddle type
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply to refrig
erator before installing.
Electrical drill must be grounded before
drilling holes in water line.
Failure to do so could result in death,
electrical shock, or serious injury.
IMPORTANT:
• Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.
• Install ice maker tubing in areas where
temperatures are above freezing.
Tools required:
• standard screwdriver
• yie-inch and V2-inch open-end wrenches or
2 adjustable wrenches
• Vi-inch nut driver
• Vi-inch drill bit
• Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)
NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit
available with a V4-inch saddle type shut-off
valve, a union, and copper tubing.
valve complies with your local plumbing
codes. Do not use piercing type or yis-inch
saddle valve which reduces water flow and
clogs more easily.
Cold water supply
Ice maker water valve contains a flow
washer which is used as a water pressure
regulator. The ice maker needs to be
connected to a cold water line with water
pressure limitations of 20-120 PSI. If a
problem occurs, call your utility company.
IMPORTANT:
• It may take up to 24 hours for your ice
maker to begin producing ice.
• If operating the refrigerator before install
ing the water connection, turn ice maker to
the OFF position to prevent operation
without water.
• All installations must be in accordance with
local plumbing code requirements.
INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED
BY REFRIGERATOR OR ICE MAKER
MANUFACTURER.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Connecting to water line
1. Find a V2-inch to 1’/4-inch vertical COLD
water pipe near the refrigerator.
NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the
following precaution must be taken; Drill
on the top side of the pipe, not the
bottom. This will help keep water away
from the drill. This also keeps normal
sediment from collecting in the valve.
2. Measure from connection on rear of
refrigerator to water pipe. Add 7 feet
(2.1 m) to allow for moving refrigerator for
cleaning. This is the length of ’/4-inch O.D.
copper tubing you will need for the job
(length from connection to water pipe
PLUS 7 feet [2.1m]). Be sure both ends of
copper tubing are cut square.
3. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON
nearest faucet long enough to clear line
of water.
4. Using a grounded drill, drill a ’/4-inch hole
on the cold water pipe you have selected.
5. Fasten shut-off valve to cold water pipe
with pipe clamp. Be sure outlet end is sol
idly in the ’/4-inch drilled hole in the water
pipe and that washer is under the pipe
clamp. Tighten packing nut. Tighten the
pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly
so washer makes a watertight seal. Do
not overtighten or you may crush the
copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled)
copper tubing is used. Now you are ready
to connect the copper tubing.
6. Slip compression sleeve and compres
sion nut on copper tubing as shown in
diagram. Insert end of tubing into outlet
end squarely as far as it will go. Screw
compression nut onto outlet end with
adjustable wrench. Do not over tighten.
Turn ON main water supply and flush out
tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF shut
off valve on the water pipe. Coil copper
tubing.
Vertical cold
water pipe
^Washer
Packing
nut '
Water
shut-off
valve*
Compression
sleeve
Compression nut
*Controls water supply
’/4-Inch O.D.
copper tubing
(length from
Inlet on rear of
refrigerator to
water pipe plus
7 feet [2.1 m])
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Connecting to refrigerator
1. (On kit models, assemble water valve to
refrigerator per kit instructions.) Route the
copper tubing through the tube clamp
provided as shown at right. Connect the
V4-inch copper tube from the shut-off
valve to the water valve at the lower, left
rear of cabinet. Remove tape label from
valve inlet and insert tubing until it
bottoms out. (Approximately ’/2 inch.)
Tighten nut by hand as much as possible;
then turn the nut an additional V2 turn
using a wrench. Do not over tighten.
2. Turn shut-off valve ON. CHECK FOR
LEAKS. TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS
(INCLUDING CONNECTIONS AT THE
VALVE) OR NUTS THAT LEAK.
3. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in
water strainer. If local water conditions
require periodic cleaning or a well is your
source of water supply, a second water
strainer should be installed in the V4-inch
water line. Obtain a water strainer from
your nearest appliance dealer. Install at
either tube connection.
4. Reconnect electrical supply to refrigerator.
Use only 'A-Inch
copper tubing
from cold
water line
Tube clamp
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Changing the light bulb
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or disconnect
the electricity leading to the refrigerator
at the main power supply. Turning the
Temperature Control to the OFF
position does not disconnect the
refrigerator from the power supply.
Failure to do so could result in electri
cal shock or personal injury.
To change the refrigerator light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power
supply.
2. Reach behind the Control Panel to
remove bulb.
3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: Not all commercial appliance bulbs
will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace
a bulb with one of the same size, wattage,
and shape.
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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
• trickling water
• thud (clatter of ice)
If your refrigerator has an ice maker, you
may hear buzzing (from the water valve),
trickling water, and the clatter of ice dumped
into the bin.
Saving energy
You can help your refrigerator use less
electricity.
• Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level
the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
• Clean the condenser coils regularly.
• 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.
Reversing the door swing
(on some models)
You can change the hinges on your refrig
erator so the doors open the other way.
Refer to the instruction sheet included with
your refrigerator.
• Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but
don’t overcrowd it so air movement is
blocked.
• 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.
• Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a
heat source such as a range, water heater,
furnace, radiator, or in direct sunlight.
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Caring for Your Refrigerator
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a
few things you can do to extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your
refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving, or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically. How
ever, clean both about once a
month to help prevent odors
from building up. Wipe up
spills right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrig
erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all
removable parts, and clean the refrigerator
according to the following directions.
Refrigeration system tubes are located
near the defrost pan and can become
hot. Remove and install defrost pan
carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
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Personal Injury Hazard
PART
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
• Hand wash, rinse, and dry
thoroughly.
• Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
• 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.
• Wash with mixture of warm water
and
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
• Wipe and dry thoroughiy.
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CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
PART
Door liners
and gaskets
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
Condenser
coils
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Sponge, soft cloth,
or paper towel with
mild detergent and
warm water
• Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen
trated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Soft, clean sponge • Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
or soft, clean cloth
with mild detergent
and warm water
Vacuum cleaner
with extended
narrow attachment
DO NOT USE paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers, or flammable
fluids. These can scratch or damage
material. See “Important Safety Instruc
tions” on page 3.
• Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
• Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coiis
may need cleaning as often as every other
month.
• Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure
to leave 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the
cabinet back and the wall.
• Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Vacation and moving
Short vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you wiii
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:
• Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.
• Shut off water supply to ice maker.
• Empty the ice bin.
Long vacations
If you will be gone a month or more:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker:
• Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
• When the last load of ice drops, turn
off the ice maker. Make sure all ice
is dispensed out of the ice maker
mechanism.
3. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Clean it, wipe well, and dry.
5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of
both doors to prop them open far enough
for air to get in. This stops odor and mold
from building up.
care
Moving
When you are moving the refrigerator to a
new home:
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker:
• Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
• Disconnect the water line.
• After the last load of ice drops, lift the
signal arm to the OFF (up) position.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
3. Pack all frozen food in dry ice.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.
5. Clean it thoroughly. Wipe well and dry.
6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them
well, and tape them together so they don’t
shift and rattle.
7. Screw in the leveling rollers.
8. Tape the doors shut and tape the power
supply cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put
everything back and refer to page 6. Also,
if your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker, remember to reconnect the water
supply line.
ikWARNING
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.
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CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Power interruptions
If electricity goes off, call the power com
pany. Ask how long power will be off.
1. If service will be interrupted 24 hours or
iess, keep both doors closed. This
helps food stay frozen.
2. If service will be interrupted longer than
24 hours:
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a
frozen food locker.
OR
(b) Place 2 lbs. (907 g) of dry ice in
freezer for every cubic foot of freezer
space. This wili 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 nor dry ice is
avaiiable, use or can perishabie food
at once.
3. A full freezer stays cold longer than a
partly filled one. A freezer full of meat
stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. If food contains ice crystals,
it may be safely refrozen, although the
quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, or if you feei
it is unsafe, dispose of it.
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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
Wrap or store food placed in the refrigerator
in airtight and moisture-proof material. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer
throughout the refrigerator. For dated
products, check code date to ensure fresh
ness.
Leafy vegetables
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off
bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold
water and drain. Place in plastic bag or
plastic container and store in crisper.
Vegetables with skins
(carrots, peppers)
Store in crisper, plastic bags, or plastic
container.
Fruit
Wash, let dry, and store in refrigerator in
plastic bags or crisper. Do not wash or hull
berries until they are ready to use. Sort and
keep berries in their original container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Eggs
Store without washing in the original carton
on interior shelf.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place
milk on interior shelf.
Cheese
store in the original wrapping until you are
ready to use it. Once opened, rewrap tightly
in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Leftovers
Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or alumi
num foil. Plastic containers with tight lids can
also be used.
Meat
store most meat in original wrapping as long
as it is airtight and moisture-proof. Rewrap if
necessary. See the following chart for
storage times.
APPROXIMATE TIME
TYPE
Chicken
Ground beef 1 to 2
Steaks and roasts 3to5
Cured meats
Bacon
Cold cuts 3to 5
Variety meats 1 to 2
*lf storing meat longer than the times given,
follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same
day as purchased.
(DAYS)*
1 to 2
7 to 10
5 to 7
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or
closed compartment. When storing an extra
supply, wrap in freezer packaging and
freeze.
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Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storage
of commerciaiiy frozen food and for freezing
food at home.
NOTE: For further information about prepar
ing food for freezing or food storage times,
contact your locai Cooperative Extension
Service or check a freezer guide or reliabie
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:
• Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting iids
• Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
• Heavy-duty aluminum foii
• Plastic-coated paper
• Non-permeabie piastic wraps (made from
a saran film)
Follow package or container instructions for
proper freezing methods.
FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
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
quaiity of the food, the type of packaging or
wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof), and
the storage temperature, which shouid be
0“F (-17.8“C).
Do not use:
• Bread wrappers
• Non-polyethylene plastic containers
• Containers without tight iids
• Wax paper
• Wax-coated freezer wrap
• Thin, semi-permeable wrap
The use of these wrappings could cause
food odor, taste transfer, and drying of
frozen food.
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Troubleshooting
Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their
refrigerator. Please read through this chart before calling for service. It could save you the
cost of a service call.
PROBLEM
Your refrigerator
will not operate
The lights do
not work
The optional Ice
maker does not
work
You hear
unfamiliar sounds
or a rattling/
Jingling noise
There is water in
the defrost pan
The motor seems
to run too much
CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is the Refrigerator Controi set to the OFF position?
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is a bulb burned out?
Is the freezer cold enough to make ice? It could take overnight for
the freezer to reach the proper temperature.
Is the ON/OFF lever in the ON (down) position? (See page 10.)
Is the water valve turned on?
Does the water line have a clog or leak?
Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator?
Some new sounds are normal. See “Understanding the sounds you
may hear'’ on page 15.
This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is level
so the pan does not overflow.
Are the condenser coils dirty?
Has the door been opened often? Has a large amount of food been
added at one time? The motor naturally runs longer if these things
happen.
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Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs ionger to
keep the unit cooi.
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Requesting Assistance or Service
Before calling for assistance or service, please check ‘Troubleshooting” on page 22. It may
save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
1. If you need assistance* ...
Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial 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, recommend a qualified service
company in your area.
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in
your correspondence.
2. If you need service* ...
Contact the dealer from whom you pur
chased the appliance or the
-
---------^ authorized servicer in your
/SMVIQN area. For help finding an
^ authorized servicer in your
area, call our toll-free number
in Step 1.
3. If you need FSP®
replacement 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® appli
ance. 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 2 or call our toll-free
telephone number in Step 1.
4. If you are not satisfied
with how the problem
was solved ...
• Contact the Major Appliance Consumer
Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a
group of independent consumer experts
that voices consumer views at the highest
levels of the major appliance industry.
• Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have
failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
• MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
*When asking for help or service:
Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model
and serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us
respond properly to your request.
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ROPEir
Refrigerator Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
(from date of purchase)
FULL FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
(from date of purchase)
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.
WE WILL PAY FOR
FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects
in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by
an authorized Roper service company.
FSP replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed
refrigeration system (compressor, evaporator, condenser,
drier, or connecting tubing) which we find to be defective in
materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an
authorized Roper service company.
This ROPER appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. Under no circumstances shall
it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, 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 “Requesting Assistance or Service” section of this book.
After checking "Requesting 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.
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