Whirlpool RB22CK User Manual

No-Frost

Refrigerator-Freezer

Useand

CareGuide

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Home Appli?%Il=s

RB22cK

Thank you for choosing a Roper Appliance.

This Use and Care Guide will help you operate and maintain your new, qualitybuilt Roper refrigerator-freezer. Keep this Use and Care Guide in a safe place for future reference.

Complete and mail the Product Registration Card.

This card enters your warranty into our warranty system that ensures efficient claim processing, can be used as a proof of purchase for insurance claims and helps Roper to contact you immediately in the unlikely event of a product-safety recall.

You are responsible for

It is your responsibility to be sure your refrigerator:

Has been properly installed and

leveled according to the installation

instructions given on page 2.

. Isinstalledonafloortbatcan

support the weight of the refrigerator.

m Is properly connected to a

grounded electrical circuit that meets the electrical requirements on page 2.

. Ls properly used only for the job it

was designed to do.

. Is not used by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

m Is cold in both the refrigerator and

freezer sections before food is edded.

. Is properly maintained.

Contents

S-stiing the c0nliols changing wntrol settings Exterior moisture control AdjusUng refrigerator shelves Remcdng meat drawer and cover -5 Removing crispers and crisper mver -5 Removing freezer basket Changing the light bulbs Removing the base grille Reversing the door swing Ice cube trays

Optional automatic ice maker

Food Storage

Cleaning Yonr Refrigenator Carbg

If electsicity goes off Vacation and moving guide Normal operatinu sounds

Energy s&ing l&s

Before You Call For Sarvica WalTantg

How to get service or assistance

Guide

For

Your Re&ig=ator

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Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock. or i&uy when using y0u1 refdgmtor, follow basic prefxutiona including the following:

1. Read all operating instructions If you are getting rid of your old before using your refrlgerator. refrigerator, do it safely. Please read

2. Child entrapment and suffocations the enclosed safety booklet from the are not problems of the past. Junked Association of Home Appliance or abandoned refrigerators are stilI dangerous . . . even lf they will “just accidents. sit in the garage for a few days.”

Manufacturers. Help prevent

Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.

’ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ’

Before Using Your Refrigerator

A. Remove labels

Remove the tape and any inside labels before using the refrigerator. To remove any remaining glue:

. Rub briskly with thumb to make a

ball, then remove.

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Soak area with liquid hand dlshwashing detergent before removing glue as described above.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive

cleaners. These can damage the materiel. See “Important Safety Instructions” above.

NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet located on the bottom of the refrigerator.

B. Clean it

Clean your refrigerator before using it. See cleaning instructions on page 7.

C. Plug it in

Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20

ampere fused and properly grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate drcuit serving 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 literature package for complete details.

only

this appliance be provided.

D. Install properly

Install the refrigerator aaxxding to the

dimensions shown below.

Leave extra space along the hinge-side wall to allow the door to be opened wider.

Do not install the refrigerator:

. next to an oven, radiator or other

heat source;

. out in the weather or direct

sunlight;

. in an area where the room

temperature will fall below 55OF

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The refdgerator can be flu& awst the back wall.

4. Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

n FOR YOUR SAFETY.

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER AND LlaulDslNTHE VICINITYOF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEFUMESCANCREATEAFIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

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E. Level refrigerator

Make sure the refrigerator is level for

efficient operation.

Right to raise;

left t4 lower

use wewdriver

to adjust

1. Remove base g-rille. (See page 5.)

To raise front, turn screw in direction shown.

To lower front, turn screw in direction shown.

Replace base grille. (See page 5.)

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Parts

mat dmwercrl8per cover-

and Features

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Model and serial

numbw label

(onsidewall)-

Ioecubetrayr-

Base gxllle

Leveling roller8 (not 8hown)

Light

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Using Your Refkigerator

Setting the controls

Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator. When the refrigerator is plugged in for the first time:

1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3.

2. Set the Freezer Control to B.

R&igerat0r control

Condition

Refrigerator section TOO WARM

3. Let the refrigerator and freezer compartments get cold for several hours before adding food.

4. When the refrigerator keeps milk or juice as oold as you like and the freezer compartment keeps ice cream firm, the settings are correct for your household.

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moisture control

Check if

8 Door is opened often. . Large amount of food added. . Too-warm room temperature.

Changing control settings

1. Adjust the Refrigerator Control according to the settings listed in the chsrt below.

2. Wait 24 hours or more before making additional adjustments to the Refrigerator Control or adjusting the Freezer ControL

mm~

control

Set control settina

Refrigerator 4 Freezer

Freezer section TOO WARM

Both sections TOO WARM

Refrigerator section TOO COLD

Ice is not made fast enough

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.

8 Door is opened often. . Large amount of food added. . Too-cold room temperature

(freezer can’t cycle often enough).

8 Door is opened often.

Large amount of food added.

8 Too-warm or too-cold room

temperatures.

8 Controls not set correctly.

8 Heavy ice usage.

m Very cold room temperature

(freezer can’t cycle often enough).

fd.d.~it~g refrigerator

Shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator.

Refrigerator 3 Freezer Between

Refrigerator Freezer ;

Refrigerator 4 Freezer

Refrigerator 3

Freezer Between

To remove shelf:

1. Remove food from shelf.

2. Tilt up at front.

3. Lift up at back.

4. Pull shelf straight out. To replace shelf:

1. Guide the rear hooks into the slots

in the shelf supports.

2. Tilt up front of shelf until hooks drop into slots.

3. Lower front of shelf into position.

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1. Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.

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

refrigerator.

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