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Use And Care
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A Note To You 2
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Important Safety
Instructions 3
Parts And Features 4
Before Using Your
Refrigerator 6
Using Your
Refrigerator 8
Caring For Your
Refrigerator 16
Food Storage Guide 20
If You Need
Assistance
Or Service
Warranty
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1-800-44-ROPER
Call us with questions or comments.
NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
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MODELS RT16DK RT16VK
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A NOTE TO YOU
A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Roper* appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience
went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation,
we 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 com
plete 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.
Awarning
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.
Acaution
Our toll-free number, 1-800-44-ROPER (1-800-447-6737), is available 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 22. If you need further help, feel free to call
us. When calling, you will need to know your appliance's complete model number and serial
number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see 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
Important Safety Instructions
AWARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when
using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
• Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
• Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still danger
ous ... even if they will “just sit in the
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrig
erator, do it safely. Please read the
enclosed safety booklet from the
Association of Home Appliance Manu
facturers. Help prevent accidents.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Help us help you
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.)
• 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.
• Never allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl inside the refrigerator.
• 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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PARTS AND FEATURES
Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar
with where all parts and features are located and what they look like. The model you have
purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the
illustration exactly. This manual covers several models.
Model RT16VK
Ice cube
trays and
shelf
Easy-clean
freezer
bottom
Control panel
Model and
serial
number label
(on side wall)
Crisper cover
Crispers
Snap-off
shelf trim
Utility
compart
ment
Slide-out
wire shelves
Slide-in
shelf trim
Base grille
Leveling
rollers
(behind base
grille)
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Model RT16DK
Ice cube
trays and
sheK
Easy-clean
freezer
bottom
PARTS AND FEATURES
Snap-off
shelf trim
Utility
compartment
Control panel
Model and
serial
number label
(on side wall)
Meat drawer
Crisper cover
Crispera
Control panel (all models)
Slide-out
wire shelves
Slide-in
shelf trim
Base grille
Leveling
rollers
(behind base
grille)
Refrigerator
control
Freezer
control
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BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
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:
• Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
• Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing
detergent before removing glue as de
scribed above. Do not use sharp instru
ments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or
abrasive cleaners. These can damage the
material. See “Important Safety Instruc
tions” on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do
not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
Cleaning it before use
After removing all packaging materials,
clean your refrigerator before using it, if
necessary. See cleaning instructions on
pages 16-17.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15 or 20 ampere
fused and properly grounded electrical
supply is required. It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot
be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do
not use an extension cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Ground
ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord
3-prong
grounding
plug
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BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Installing it properly
1. Allow Vz inch (1.25 cm) space on each
side and at the top of the refrigerator for
ease of installation.
2. If 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
back wall.
Leveling it
Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling
screws-one on the right and one on the left.
To adjust one or both of these, follow the
directions below.
1. Remove base grille. (See page 14.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclock
wise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 14.)
Front
roller
Right to raise;
left to lower
Use a screw
driver to adjust
Raise
Leveling ^o^^
screw
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Using Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Setting the controls...............................8
Changing the control settings
Removing the drop-in
door trim pieces....................................9
Removing the snap-off door trim ....10
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ..10
Removing the meat drawer
and cover
Removing the crispers and
crisper cover
Adjusting the crisper cover track ...12
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 controls, remove and adjust some of the
features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
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Using the ice cube trays......................12
Using the optional
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automatic ice maker............................12
Removing the base grille
Changing the light bulbs
Understanding the sounds
you may hear
Saving energy.....................................15
Reversing the door swing
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Setting the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are
in the refrigerator. When you plug in the
refrigerator for the first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3
(Recommended Setting). Refrigerator
Control settings range from 1 (warmest)
to 5 (coldest).
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2. Set the Freezer Control to 3 (Recom
mended Setting). Freezer Control settings
range from 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down
completely before adding food. This may
take several hours.
The settings indicated above should be
correct for normal, household refrigerator
usage. The controls are 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.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in the
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 23.)
CONDITION:
Refrigerator * Door opened often
section * Large amount of food added
too warm • Room temperature too warm
REASON:
• Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
• Wait at least 24 hours between adjust
ments.
• Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator Freezer
Freezer
section
too warm
Refrigerator
section
too coid
• Door opened often
• Large amount of food added
• Very cold room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
• Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
6'
0'
Ice not
made fast
enough
Both sections
too warm
Removing the drop-in door trim pieces
To remove the trim piece:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Pull straight up on the trim piece at each
end.
' 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
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To replace the trim piece:
1. Locate each end of the trim piece above
the trim pocket opening.
2. Push the trim piece straight down until it
stops.
3. Replace items on the shelf.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Removing the snap-off door trim
To remove the trim piece:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Pull out on the inside tab at each end of
the trim piece.
3. Pull trim piece straight out.
To replace the trim piece:
1. Line up ends of the trim piece with the
button on the door liner wall.
2. Push trim piece straight back until it
snaps securely into place.
3. Replace items on the shelf.
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjust refrigerator shelves to match the way
you use your refrigerator.
To remove the shelves:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop.
3. Lift the front slightly.
4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.
To replace the shelves:
1. Fit back of shelf on top of guide with wire
stops on the bottom of the guide.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide shelf in until it clears all stops.
Wire stop
Guide stop
Shelf guide
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Removing the meat drawer and cover
Remove the meat drawer and cover for easier
cleaning.
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.
2. Lift the front of the meat drawer.
3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Remove meat drawer.
2. Push cover back to release the rear of the
cover from the shelf.
3. Tilt cover up at the front.
4. Pull cover forward and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit notches and rear edge of cover over rear
and center crossbars on the shelf.
2. Lower cover into place.
3. Replace the meat drawer.
Remove meat drawer before cover.
Removing the crispers and crisper cover
Because your crispers are not the same size,
your crisper cover has an adjustable center
track so you can switch positions of the crisp
ers. You can adjust the center track with the
cover in the refrigerator by removing the
crispers and the cover insert.
To remove the crispers:
1. Slide 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. Push up the cover insert from the bottom,
then sliide out with both hands.
2. Lift front of cover frame.
3. Lift cover frame up and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit back of cover frame into notch supports
on back wall of refrigerator, then lower the
front into place.
2. Slide back of cover insert into place, then
lower the front.
Rerrtove the
cover insert.
Lift the cover
front, then the
back.
Pull out to
the stop,
lift the
front and
pull again.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Adjusting the crisper cover track
Because your crispers are not the same
size, your crisper cover he№ an adjustable
center track so you can switch positions of
the crispers.
To remove the center track:
1. Push up the cover insert from the bottom,
then slide out with both hands.
2. Gently pull up on front end of the center
track.
3. Pull rear end of track out of opening in
cover.
To replace the center track:
1. Insert rear end of track (with hole) into
opening in cover.
2. Lower front end of track into slot.
3. Make sure rear end of track has snapped
into place on under side of cover.
Using the ice cube trays
If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The
moving cold air starts a slow evaporation.
The longer you store cubes, the smaller they
get.
To remove ice:
1. Hold tray at both ends.
2. Twist slightly.
Using the optional automatic ice maker
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker, or if you plan to add one later, here
are a few things you will want to Imow.
• 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 on the ice
maker until it is connected to the water
supply. Instructions for ice maker water
supply hook up are attached to the
back of the refrigerator cabinet.
UP
to stop
ice maker.
DOWN
to start
ice maker.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
• The dial or lever on the side of the ice
maker changes the size of the cubes.
• You may hear water running when the ice
maker is working. You’ll hear ice falling into
the bin. Don't let these sounds bother you.
• If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal
arm to shut off the ice maker. When you
replace the bin, push it in all the way and
lower the ice maker signal arm to the ON
position.
Common ice maker problems
PROBLEM
Ice crescents
attached at
corners
Ice maker
won’t
make ice
Off-taste or
odor in ice
CAUSE
• This is normal
• ON/OFF lever in the
OFF (up) position
• Freezer not cold
enough
• Ice attracts airborne
odors; old ice
• Poor water quality
• Foods not properly
wrapped
• Ice bin and freezer
need cleaning
• Plumbing to ice maker
• New ice maker
• 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 the water softener
is operating properly and well maintained.
SOLUTION
• They break apart easily.
• Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated.
• Move ON/OFF lever to the ON (down)
position.
• Ice maker will not operate until freezer is
cold enough to make ice. This could take
overnight.
• Dump old ice and make a new supply.
Store excess ice in a covered container.
• Water containing minerals (such as sulfur)
may require a filter. Try to avoid softened
water supplies.
• Wrap food properly. See pages 20 and 21.
• Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning
chart on page 16.
• Follow Installation Instructions for proper
ice maker water supply hookup. (See
back of refrigerator cabinet.) Try to avoid
softened water supply.
• First few batches of ice from a new ice
maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice
and make a new supply.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Removing the base grille
To remove the base grille:
1. Open the refrigerator door.
2. Grasp the grille with both hands.
3. Push down on the top edge of the grille to
release the top clips.
4. Roll the grille toward you to release the
top clips.
5. Pull grille away from the refrigerator.
NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet
fastened behind the grille.
To replace the base grille:
1. Line up the edges of the grille with the
outside edges of the cabinet.
2. Roll the grille toward you.
3. Place the lower clips in the openings in
the metal panel.
4. Roll the grille toward the cabinet until the
top clips snap into place.
5. Close the refrigerator door.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 17.
Condenser Defrost
coils
pan
Clips
Changing the light bulbs
^WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb or removing
a light shield for cleaning, either unplug
the refrigerator or disconnect the electric
ity leading to it at the main power supply.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock.
To change refrigerator light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Reach behind 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.
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USING 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.
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)
You may hear buzzing (from the water
valve), trickling water and the clatter of ice
dumped into the bin.
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.
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
The doors on your refrigerator are revers
ible. If you need to reverse the door swing,
refer to the instruction sheet included with
your refrigerator.
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.
• 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
Caring For Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
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Cleaning your refrigerator
Vacation and moving care
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a
few things you can do to help extend its product life. This section tells 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. However, clean both
about once a month to help prevent odors
from building up. Wipe up spills right away.
To clean your refrigerator, unplug it, take
out all removable parts and clean the
refrigerator according to the following
directions.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm
water
Refrigeration system tubes are near the
defrost pan and can become hot. Re
move and install defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
HOWTO CLEAN
• Hand wash, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Outside
Inside walls
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won’t stick)
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Sponge, cloth or paper
towel with mild detergent,
warm water and an
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
• Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year. Apply wax with a
clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted
metai surfaces provides rust
protection.
Do not wax piastic parts.
Sponge, soft cloth or • Wash with mixture of warm water
paper towel with baking and
soda or mild detergent - mild detergent, or
and warm water
- baking soda (2 tablespoons
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
PART
Door liners
and gaskets
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
Defrost pan
Condenser
coils
Floor under
refrigerator
WHAT TO USE
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
Sponge or cloth
with mild detergent
and warm water
Vacuum cleaner
with extended
narrow
attachment
Floor cleaners
HOW TO CLEAN
• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen
trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts.
• 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 Instruc
tions” on page 3.
• Remove base grille. (See page 14.)
• Reach into small opening at right edge and
remove the defrost pan.
• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Replace defrost pan. Make sure to push it
completely into the opening.
• Replace base grille.
• Remove base grille.
• Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils
may need to be cleaned as often as every
other month.
• Replace base grille.
• Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water
supply line allows.
• Clean floor.
• Roll refrigerator back into place.
• Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Vacation and moving care
Long vacations
If you will be gone a month or nvDre;
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 mecha
nism.
3. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Clean it, rinse 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.
^WARNING
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.
Short vacations
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will
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 the signal arm to the OFF (up)
position.
• Shut off the water supply to the ice
maker.
• Empty the ice bin.
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. Rinse 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.
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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
less, keep both doors closed. This
helps foods 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. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in
freezer for every cubic foot of freezer
space. This will keep food frozen for 2
to 4 days. Wear gloves to protect your
hands from dry ice burns.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is
available, use or can perishable
food at once.
3. A full freezer stays cold longer than a
partly filled one. A freezer full of meat
stays cold bnger than a freezer full of
baked goods. If food contains ice crystals,
it may be safely refrozen, although the
quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, or if you feel
it is unsafe, dispose of it.
Questions 7
Call our toll-free number, 1-800-44-ROPER.
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
Food Storage Guide
There is a correct way to package and store refrigerated or frozen food. To keep food fresher,
longer, take the time to study these recommended steps.
Storing fresh food
Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in air
tight 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.
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 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 1 to 2
Ground beef
Steaks and roasts 3to5
Cured meats 7 to 10
Bacon
Cold cuts
Variety meats
* When 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
5 to 7
3 to 5
1 to 2
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Storing frozen food
The freezer section is designed for storage
of commercially frozen food and for freezing
food at home.
NOTE: For further information about prepar
ing food for freezing or food storage times,
contact your local Cooperative Extension
Service or check a freezer guide or reliable
cookbook.
Packaging
The secret of successful freezing is in the
packaging. The way you close and seal the
package must not allow air or moisture in or
out. Packaging done in any other way could
cause food odor and taste transfer through
out the refrigerator and drying of frozen
food.
Packaging recommended for use:
• Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids
• Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
• Heavy-duty aluminum foil
• Plastic-coated paper
• Non-permeable plastic 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
quality of the food, the type of packaging or
wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof) and
the storage temperature, which should be
0°F(-17.8°C).
Do not use:
• Bread wrappers
• Non-polyethylene plastic containers
• Containers without tight lids
• Waxed paper
• Waxed-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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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
If You Need Assistance Or
Service
Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read the
chart below before calling for service on your appliance.
1. Before calling for assistance ...
Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances.
Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem.
PROBLEM
Your refrigera
tor will not
operate
The lights do
not work
The ice maker
does not work
You hear unfa
miliar 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 Control set to the OFF position?
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
voltage?
Has a household fuse or circuK 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?
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 longer to
keep the unit cool.
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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
2. If you need assistance* ...
Call our toll-free number. Dial toll-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, recom
mend a qualified service company in your
area.
If you prefer, 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 pur
chased the appliance or the authorized
servicer in your area. For help finding an
authorized servicer in your area, call our toll
free telephone number in Step 2.
4. If you need FSP* replace
ment 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® appliance.
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 3 above or call the
Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center
number in Step 2.
5. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved ...
• 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.
• Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer and Whirlpool have
failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
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 pur
chase date. (See page 2.) This inform
ation 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 and all implied warran
ties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand
Appliances. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitation of implied warranties, 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 “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking
“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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