Whirlpool RTZOCK, RT18EK, A RT18BM User Manual

A NuteToYou

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Important Safety
Instructions 3

Parts And Features 4
Before Using Your

Refrigerator 6

Using Your

Refrigerator 8
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Food Storage Guide 17
IfYou Need Assistance

Or Service

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Warranty

l-800-44-ROPER

Call us with questions or comments.

NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS

MODELS RT18AK RT18BK RT18DK

RT18BM RT18EK

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RTZOAK

RTZOCK

A Nose ToYou

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 appliance. This will help us notify you about any new informa­tion on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and
follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as

personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches, dents,
etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our toll-free number, l-800-44-ROPER (l-800-447-67371, 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 20. 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 diagrams on pages 4 and 5). 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

Serial Number
Purchase Date

Dealer Name
Dealer Phone

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

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Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.

Child 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 old refrigerator,
do it safely. 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.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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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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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 install the refrigerator in an area where
the room temperature will fall below 55°F

(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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Do not 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.

Also, 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.

OR

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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 “lmpor­tant Safety Instructions” 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.

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Parts And Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where
all parts and features are located and what they look like. The model you have purchased may have all
or some of the parts and features shown and may not match the illustration exactly. This manual is
designed to cover several models.

Control panel (all models)

Refrigerator

control

Exterior moisture

control

Light

switch

Models RT18AK (shown), RT18BK and RT18BM

Automatic

ice maker

(RTl BBM only)

Freezer shelf ­Control panel
Model and serial

numbmlabel ­(on 8ide wall)

Meat drawer -

Adjustable ­shelves

(glaM of
wire, d-ending
on model)

Frwzer
control

Butter

compartment

Crisper cover

-Crisper8

Leveling rollen s-­(behind base
grille)

4

-Base grille

Models RTl8DK (shown) and RT18EK

Control panel

hdel and
aerial
number label

(on side wall)
Meat drawer

(RTISDK only) 1
Adjustable

wire shelves

Leveling rollem
(behind

base grille)

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Models RTZOAK (shown) and RTZOCK

Ice cube trays

Freezer shelf lc-,
Control panel
Model and

aerial
urn ber label

(on aide wall?

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Butter

-compartment

Crisper cover

- Crispers
(wire trivet

on RTi8EK)

- Base grille

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Meat drawer

Adjustable

gip-+

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Leveling rollers
(behind
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Before Using Your Refrigerator

In This Section

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Clean it
Plug It In

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.

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Install it properly

Level it

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Clean it

Clean your refrigerator before using it, if neces­sary. See cleaning instructions on page 15.

Plug it in

Recommended Grounding Method

A

115 Voft. 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 Grounding

Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package.

a-prong grounding
type wall receptacle

Refrigerator
power cord

grounding plug

Install it properly

1. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) space on each side
and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of

installation.

2. lf the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be
against a wall, you might want to leave extra
space so the door can be opened wider.

3. The refrigerator can be flush against the wall.

4. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice

maker, hook up the ice maker water supply.

(See Installation Instructions.)

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Level it

Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling screws-one
on the right and one on the left. To adjust one or
both of these, follow the directions below.

1.

Remove base grille. (See page 13.)

2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.

3. To lower front, turn screw counterclockwise.

4. Check with level.

5. Replace base grille. (See page 13.)

Front

roller

Right to raise;

left to lower

Use a screwdriver

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Using Your Refrigerator

In This Section

Setting the controls
Changing
Adjusting
Removing
Removing the crispers and crisper cover..
Removing
Removing

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.

the control settings .......................... .9

the refrigerator shetvee ................... .9

the meat drawer and cover.. ......... .10

the trivet and cover ....................... .ll

the freezer shelf.. ........................... .12

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Using the ice cube
Using the automatic
Changing the light bulbs
Removing the base
Reversing the door swing
Understanding the sounds you may hear.. .I4
Saving energy

trays

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maker ..................... 12

ice

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grille

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Setting the controls

Temperature 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 4.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from

1 (warmest) to 8 (coldest).

4 WARMER

REFRIGERATOR

COWER b

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2. Set the Freezer Control to C.

Freezer Control adjustments range from

A (coldest) to D (warmest).

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 9.

Exterior moisture control

The Exterior Moisture Control operates electric

heaters around the door openings. These heaters
help keep moisture from forming on the outside
of the refrigerator cabinet.

1. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.

2. Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the
outside of the refrigerator cabinet.

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EXlERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL

OFF

ON

Changing the contro1 settings

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If you need to adjust temperatures in refrigerator
or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart
below as a guide. If you have questions, call our
Consumer Assistance Center number. (See
page 21.)

CONDITION:

If Refrigerator
Section is
TOO WARM

If Freezer
Section is
TOO WARM

REASON:
Door opened often

Large amount of food added
Room temperature too warm

Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)

If Refrigerator
Section is

Controls not set correctly
for your conditions

TOO COLD

If ICE isn’t
MADE FAST

ENOUGH

If BOTH
SECTIONS
are TOO WARM

Heavy ice usage
Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)

Door opened often
Large amount of food added
Very warm or very cold room
temperatures

Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.

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Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

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Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.

RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:

Refrigerator 6
Freezer

D

Refrigerator
Freezer

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Refrigerator
Freezer

i

Refrigerator
Freezer

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Refrigerator 6
Freezer

C

Adjusting the refrigerator shelves

Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you
use your refrigerator. Glass and wire shelves are

strong enough to hold bottles, milk and other

heavy food items.

To

remove shelves:

1.

Remove items from shelf.

2. Tilt shelf up at front.

3. Lift 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.

Glass shelves are heavy.

Handle them with care.

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Removing the meat drawer and cover

Models RT18AK, RTl8BK, RT18BM, RTZOAK and RTZOCK

To remove the meat drawer:

1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.

2. Lift front of meat drawer.

3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.

4. Replace in reverse order.

To remove the cover:

1. Tilt front of cover up.

2. Lift back of cover.

3. Pull cover straight out.

4. Replace cover in reverse order.

Model RT18DK

The meat drawer and cover can be removed for
cleaning or moved to another shelf, if desired.

Remove the meat drawer first.

To remove the meet drawer:

1. Slide the drawer straight out to the stop.

2. Lii the front.

3. Slide drawer out the rest of the way.

4. Replace in reverse order.

To remove the cover:

1. Remove the meat drawer.

2. Tilt front of cover up.

3. Pull cover up and out.

To replace the cover:

1. Fii bottom notches of cover over rear and
center cross bars of shelf.

2. Lower cover into place.

3. Replace the meat drawer.

Pull out to the atop, lift

the front and pull again.

Lift the front

len the back.

Pull out tIx

stop. lift the front

and pull again.

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Removing the crispers and crisper cover

To remove the crispers:

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.
To remove the cover:

1. For some models: Push up glass insert from
the bottom, then slide it out with both hands.

2. Lift front of cover frame.

3. Pull cover frame up and out.

4. Remove metal cover support.
To replace the cover:

1.

Replace metal cover support on wall supports

in front section of cabinet.

2.

Fit back corner of cover frame into notch
supports on walls of refrigerator, then lower
front onto metal cover support.

3.

For some models: Slide back of glass insert
into cover frame. Then lower front to level
position.

Remove the
gtass insert
Llfl front of
cover frame,
then the back.

Pull out to

the stop,

the front

and pull

again.

lift

Removing the trivet and cover

The trivet can be removed for easier cleaning.

To remove the trivet:

1. Lift trivet up and out.

2. Replace in reverse order. Be sure to replace
trivet with higher edge toward the rear of the

refrigerator.

To remove the cover:

1. Lift front of cover.

2. Lift cover up and out.

To replace the cover:

1.

Fit cover notches into supports on walls of
refrigerator cabinet.

2. Lower the front into place.

(RTI~EK)

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Removing the freezer shelf

To remove the shelf:

1. Lii front of shelf slightly.

2. Lit back of shelf off supports.

3. Replace in reverse order.

(not on

RTI~EK)

Using the ice cube trays

If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The
moving cold air starts a slow evaporation. The
longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get.

To remove Ice:

1. Hold tray at both ends.

2. Twist slightly.

(on some models)

Using the automatic ice maker

(Factory-installed on RT18BM, optional on other models)

lf you have an automatic ice maker, or if you plan
to add one later (Part No. IMKIT), there are a few
things you will want to know:

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The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.

Down . . .
up . . .

NOTE: Do not Urn ice maker

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The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker
changes the size of the cubes.

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Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated and to obtain increased storage
capacity.

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lt is normal for ice crescents to be attached by

a corner. They will break apart easily.

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You will hear water running when ice maker is
working. You’ll hear ice fall into the bin. Don’t
let these sounds bother you. They are part of
the normal operation of your refrigerator.

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The ice maker will not operate until the freezer
is cold enough to make ice. This can take
overnight.

to make ice automatically.

to shut off the ice maker.

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Because of new plumbing connections, the first

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ice may be discolored or off-flavored. Discard

the first few batches of ice.

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lf ice is not being made fast enough and more
ice is needed, turn the Refrigerator Control

toward a higher number. Wait a day and, if

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necessary, turn the Freezer Control toward A.

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lf you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm

to shut off the ice maker. When you return the

bin, push it in all the way and lower the signal
arm to the ON position.

Changing the light bulbs

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.

Failure to do so could result in electrical

shock or personal injury.

lf cubes are stored too long, they may develop
an off-flavor . . . like stale water. Throw them
away. Ice maker will make new ice. Cubes in

the ice bin can also become smaller by

evaporation.
Good water quality is important for good ice

quality. It is not recommended that the ice
maker be connected 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, it is
important that the water softener be well
maintained and operating properly.

To change the refrlgerator Ilght:

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 and shape.

Removing the base grille

To remove the grille:

1. Open refrigerator door.

2. Pull 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 refrigerator door.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and

condenser coils on page 16.

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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.

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

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trickling water

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thud (clatter of ice)

lf 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.

Running sounds

Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency compres­sor and motor. It will run longer than older
designs. It may even seem to run most of the
time.

Saving energy

You can help your refrigerator use less electriiity.

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Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the
cabinet to be sure of a good seal.

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Clean the condenser coils regularly.

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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.

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Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t
overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.

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ft is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator
and freezer to temperatures colder than they
need to be. lf ice cream is firm in the freezer

and drinks are as cold as your family likes

them, that’s cold enough.

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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

Paw

Power

Cleaning your rehigerator

Vacation and moving can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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.

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Cleaning your refrigerator

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
once a month to help prevent odors from building

up. Spills should be wiped up right away.

To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
parts and clean the refrigerator according to the
following directions.

PART

Removable parts Sponge or cloth with mild

(shelves, crisper, etc.) detergent and warm water

Outside

Inside walls

(freezer should be towel with baking soda or - mild detergent, or

allowed to warm up mild detergent and warm
so cloth won’t stick) water

Door liners and

gaskets

Plastic parts
(covers and panels)

WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN

Sponge, cloth or paper towel
with mild detergent, warm
water and an appliance wax
(or good auto paste wax)

Sponge, soft cloth or paper

Sponge, soft cloth or paper
towel with mild detergent
and warm water

Soft, clean sponge or soft,
clean cloth with mild
detergent and warm water

Refrigeration system tubes are located near

the defrost pan and can become hot.

Remove and install defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could resuft in personal

injury.

Personal Injury Hazard

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Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

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Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
abrasive or harsh cleaners.

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Rinse and dry thoroughly.

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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.

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Wash with mixture of warm water and

- baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g]
to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).

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Rinse and dry thoroughly.

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Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen­trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts.

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Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT USE paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers or flam­mable fluids. These can scratch or
damage material. See ‘Important Safety
Instructions” on page 3.

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PART
Defrost pan

WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth with

mild detergent and

warm water

HOW TO CLEAN

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Remove base grille. (See page 13.)

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To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace
(remove tape; if any).

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Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

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Replace with notched corner to the rear. Push it
in all the way.

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Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing
into pan.

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Replace base grille.

Condenser coils

Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment

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Remove base grille.

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Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may

need to be cleaned as often as every other
month.

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Replace base grille.

Floor under
refrigerator

Floor cleaners

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Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water

supply line allows.

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Clean floor.

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Roll refrigerator back into place.

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Check to see if the refrigerator is level.

Vacation and moving care

Long vacations

Remove all the food if you are going for a month
or more. If your refrigerator is equipped with an
automatic ice maker, 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 and clean it . . . rinse
well and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the
tops of both doors . . .
enough for air to get in. This will keep odor and
mold from building up.

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 6.

keeping them open far

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

If your refrigerator is equipped with an auto­matic ice maker, shut off the ice maker water
supply at least a day ahead. Disconnect the
water line. After the last load of ice drops, litt
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 get to your new home, put every­thing back and refer to page 6. Also, if you
have an automatic ice maker, remember to
reconnect the water supply line.

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Power interruptions

If electricity goes off, call the power company.

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 avail-

able, 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.

or if you feel it is unsafe, dispose of it.

Questions 7

Call our Consumer Assistance telephone

number, l-800-44-ROPER.

Food Storage Guide

If the condition of the food is poor

In This Section

fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Storing

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.

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Storing frozen food

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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.

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.

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Butter or margarine

Keep opened butter in covered dish or closed
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.

Leftovers

Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Plastic containers with tight lids can also be used.

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.

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 preparing
food for freezing or food storage times, contact
your local Cooperative Extension Service or

check a freezer guide or a reliable cookhook.

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.

Recommended packaging for freezing:

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Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids

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Straight-sided canning/freezing jars

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Heavy-duty aluminum foil

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Plasticcoated paper

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Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from a

Saran film)

Follow package or container instructions for
proper freezing methods.

3to5

Cured meats
Bacon

Cold cuts
Varietv meats

7to 10

5 to 7
3to 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.

Do not use:

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Bread wrappers

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Non-polyethylene plastic containers

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Containers without tight lids

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Waxed paper

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Waxedcoated freezer wrap

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Thin, semi-permeable wrap

The use of these wrappings could cause food
odor, taste transfer and drying of frozen food.

Freezing

Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze any
large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food
into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours.
(No more than 2 to 3 pounds of food per cubic

foot of freezer space.) Leave enough space for

air to circulate around packages. Be careful to
leave enough room at the front so the door can

close tightly.

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Freezer food storage chart

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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%]).

FOOD STORAGE TIME
Fruits

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Citrus 4 to 6 months

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Commercially frozen

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Juice concentrates 12 months

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Others 8 to 12 months

Vegetables

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Commercially frozen

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Home frozen 8 to 12 months

Meats

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Bacon* 4 weeks or less

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Corned beef*

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Frankfurters

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Ground beef, veal and
lamb

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Roasts:

-Beef

-Lamb 8 veal

-Pork

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Sausage (fresh)

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Steaks 8 chops:

-Beef

-Lamb, veal 8 pork

Fish

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Alaskan king crab

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Blue fish & salmon

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Breaded fish
(purchased)

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Clams, oysters,
cooked fish, crab 8
scallops

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Cod, flounder, sole 8
haddock

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Mackerel 8 perch

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Shrimp (uncooked)

Poultry

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Chicken or turkey
(whole or parts)

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Cooked (w/gravy)

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Duck

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Giblets

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Slices (no gravy)

12 months

8 months

4 weeks or less

1 month

2 to 3 months

6 to 12 months

6 to 9 months

4 to 8 months
1 to 2 months

8 to 12 months

3 to 4 months

10 months

2 to 3 months

3 months

3 to 4 months

6 months

2 to 3 months

12 months

12 months

6 months
6 months

2 to 3 months

1 month

FOOD

STORAGE TIME

Main dishes

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Casseroles (meat,

2 to 3 months

pouftry 8 fish)

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Stews

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TV dinners

2 to 3 months
3 to 6 months

Dairy products

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Butter

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Margarine

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Cheese:‘*

6 to 9 months

12 months

-Camembert,
Farmer’s 8
Mozzarella

-Creamed cottage

3 months

do not freeze

-Cheddar, Edam,
Gouda, Swiss,

Brick, etc.

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Ice cream, ice milk 8

sherbet

6 to 8 weeks

2 months

Eggs

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Whole (mixed)

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Whites

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Yolks

12 months
12 months

12 months

NOTE: Add sugar or
satt to yolks or whole
mixed eggs.

Baked goods

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Brown ‘N Serve rolls

3 months

(baked)

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Cakes (frosted)

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Cakes (unfrosted)

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Cookies (baked)

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Cookie dough

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Fruit cakes

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Pies (baked)

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Pies dough

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Quick breads

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Unbaked breads

. Yeast breads & rolls

8 to 12 months

2 to 4 months

8 to 12 months

3 months

12 months
1 to 2 months
4 to 6 months

2 to 3 months

1 months

3 months

*Salting meat shortens freezer life.
**Freezing can change texture of cheese.

Based on U.S.D.A. and Michigan Cooperative
Extension Service suggested storage times.

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If You Need Assistance

Or Sewice

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 lf you still need assistance or service. When calling our toll-free telephone number for help or
calling for sewice, 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 fii without tools of any kind. Please

reck the chart below for problems you can fix. lt could save you the cost of a service call.

PROBLEM
Your refrigerator

will not operate

POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

The power supply cord is not
plugged into a live circuit with with proper voltage. (See page 6.)
proper voltage.

A household fuse has blown or Replace household fuse or reset circuit
circuit breaker tripped. breaker.

The Refrigerator Control is not Set Refrigerator Control to a numbered
set correctly.

Firmly plug power cord into a lie circuit

setting. (See page 8.)

Unfamiliar
sounds or a
MtlingFiingiing
noise

There is water in
the defrost pan

The light does

not work

The optional ice

maker will not

operate

The motor
seems to run
too much

There is something on top of or Remove item from on top of or behind
behind the refrigerator. the refrigerator.

The sounds are normal.

This is normal in hot, muggy Make sure the refrigerator is level so the
weather. The pan may even be pan does not overflow.
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.

The condenser coils are dirty.
lt is hot outside or in the room.

Thedoorhasbeenopened
frequently.

A large amount of food has
been put in at one time.

New features on your new refrigerator
make new sounds. (See YJnderstanding

the sounds you may hear” on page 14.)

Replace household fuse or reset circuit

breaker.

Firmly plug power cord into a lie circuit

with proper voltage. (See page 6.)

Replace bulb. (See page 13.)

Allow the freezer time to get cold-this
could take overnight.

Push signal arm down to the ON

position. (See page 12.)
Turn the water valve on.
Check the water line for clogs or leaks.

Clean the coils (See page 16.)

On hot days, or if the room is too warm,
the motor naturally runs longer.

Open the door as few times as possible.

The motor will run longer in order to cool
down the interior when food is added.

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Remember:
Motor running time depends on different things:
number of door openings, amount of food stored,

temperature of the room, setting of controls, etc.

Your new refrigerator may be larger than your
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.

2. If you need assistance . . .

Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial free
from anywhere in the U.S.:

l-800-44-ROPER

(l-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.

For further information, write to:

Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Roper Brand Appliances
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022

Please include a daytime phone number in your

correspondence.

3. If you need service . . .

Contact the dealer from whom you purchased 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 . . .

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Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action
Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of inde­pendent consumer experts that voices con­sumer views at the highest levels of the major
appliance industry.

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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

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MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

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ROPER”

Refrigerator Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

(from date of purchase)

FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
(From date of purchase)

ROPER 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. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
F. 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 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 also apply. For details, please contact your author-

ized Roper distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking

“Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our toll-free telephone number,

l-800-44-ROPER (l-800-447-6737), from anywhere in the U.S.

ROPER WILL PAY FOR
Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materi-

als or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized

Roper sewice company.
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 workman-

ship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper sewice

company.

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