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Home Appliances
Use And Care
A Note to You
Important Safety
Instructions
Parts and Features
Before Using Your
Refrigerator
Using Your
Refrigerator
Caring for Your
Refrigerator
Food Storage Guide .... 19
Troubleshooting
Requesting Assistance
or Service
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Warranty
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Table of Contents
A Note to You......................................................2
Refrigerator Safety
Parts and Features..............................................4
Before Using Your Refrigerator............................5
Cleaning your refrigerator
Plugging it in
Installing it properly
Leveling it.......................................................6
Using Your Refrigerator.......................................7
Setting the controls.........................................7
Changing the control settings
ReniK>ving the drop>-in door trim pieces... 9
Removing the snap-off door trim.....................9
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Removing the meat drawer
and cover
Removing the crispers and
crisper cover
Removing the freezer shelf
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Using the ice cube trays
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Using the optional automatic
ice maker......................................................12
Changing the light bulbs
Removing the base grille...............................14
Understanding the sounds
you may hear
Saving energy...............................................15
Caring for Your Refrigerator
Cleaning your refrigerator............................. 16
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Vacation and moving care
Power interruptions
Food Storage Guide
Storing fresh food........................................19
Storing frozen food
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Troubleshooting........................................21
Requesting Assistance or Service
Index
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Warranty....................................................24
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Roper* appliance.
Roper appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value prise. 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 props riy and
safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration
Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information
on your appliance.
Please record your model's Information.
Whenever you call to request service on
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model
and serial number label (see diagram on
page 4 for location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, arvl 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 symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana
tion of the use of the symbol.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as personal injury, bums, fire, and
electrical shock.
^WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
^WARNING
•Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
•Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or aban
doned refrigerators are still dangerous ...
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
encbsed safety booklet from the
Association of Home Appliance Manufac
turers. Help prevent accidents.
To reduce the risk of flra, electrical shock, or Injury when
using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
• 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.
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Please:
• Iristall 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.
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Parts and Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliarx:e. Use them to become familiar
with where all parts and features are located and what they look like.
Control panel
mimoniioaniiiEcoiinwL
Refrigerator
control
Ice cube trays
(p. 12)
Freezer sheH
(P. 12)
Control panel
(P- 7)
Model and
serial
number label
(on side wall)
Meat drawer
(p. 10)
Adjustable
shelves (glass or
wire, depending
on nrradel) (p. 10)
Leveling
rollers
(behind base grille) (p. 6)
Exterior
moisture
control
Light
switch
Freezer
control
Utility
compartment
Crisper cover
(P.11)
Crispers
(P.ll)
Snap-off
door trim
(P. 9)
Base grille
(p. 14)
Drop-In
door trim
(P. 9)
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Before Using Your
Refrigerator
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it,
connect it to a power source, install it, arni level it.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Removing packaging materiais
ReoK>ve tape arnl any inside labels (except
the rrxxJel and serial number label) before
using the refrigerator.
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 de
scribed above. Do not use sharp instru
ments, 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 swKch or pull chain. Do
not use an extension cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Grourxl-
ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do
not rerrK>ve 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 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 Vi 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.
4. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker, hook up the ice maker water
supply. (See Installation Instructions.)
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.
Right to raise;
ieft to lower
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Using Your Refrigerator
To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it
properly. This section tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust some of the
features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
Setting the controls
Temperature 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 4.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range
from 1 (warmest) to 8 (coldest).
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 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 8.
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.
• Use the OFF setting when humidity is low.
• Use the ON setting if rrK)isture forms on
the outside of the refrigerator cabinet.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in • Adjust the Refrigerator Ck)ntrol first,
refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed • Wait at least 24 hours between adjust-
in the chart below as a guide. If you have ments.
questions, call our toll-free numter. , Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED
CONDITION:
Refrigerator section
too warm
Freezer section
too warm
Refrigerator section
too cold
Ice not made fast
enough
Both sections
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)
• Controls not set correctly for
your conditions
• 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
CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator 6
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator 2
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator 6
Freezer C
D
4
A
A
4
A
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US'NG your refr.geSTF^
R^moi^the droMiririSr;;i^r-
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To replace the trim piece:
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3. Replace items on the Shelf.
Removing the snap-off dnnr ♦ “—
To remove the trim piece- ^ ” ™Of trim
shelf.
®- Pull trim piece Straight out.
To replace the trim piece:
butto!ToM£iL^^^
3. Relace items
on the shelf.
back until it
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjust the shelves to match the way you use
your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong
enough to hold bottles, milk, and other
heavy food items.
To remove glass shelves:
1. Remove items from shelf.
2. TiK shelf up at front.
3. Lift back of shelf.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace glass shelves:
1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots
in the shelf supports on cabinet wall.
2. TiK shelf up at front until hooks drop into
slots. Lower front of shelf to level position.
Glass shelves are
heavy. Be careful.
Removing the meat drawer and cover
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 renwve the cover:
1. TiK front of cover up.
2. Lift back of cover.
3. Pull cover straight out.
4. Replace cover in reverse order.
Pull out to the stop, lift the front,
and pull again.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Removing the crispers and crisper cover
To removo 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.
stop, lift the front,
Pull out to the
and pull again.
To remove the cover:
1. 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 comers 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
glass Insert
Lift front of
cover frame,
then the
back.
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Removing the freezer shelf
To removo the shelf:
1. Lift front of shelf slightly.
2. Lift back of shelf off supports.
3. Replace in reverse order.
Using the ice cube trays
If you don’t use cubes, 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 ervls.
2. Twist slightly.
Using the optional automatic ice maker
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 saK 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.
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Common ice maker problems
USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
PROBLEM
CAUSE SOLUTION
Ice crescents • This is normal
attached at
comers
Ice maker • ON/OFF lever in the
won’t OFF (up) position
make ice
Off-taste or
odor In ice
• Freezer not cold • Ice maker will not operate until freezer is
enough
• Ice attracts airtx>rne
odors; old ice Store excess ice in a covered container.
• Poor water quality ■ Water containing minerals (such as sulfur)
• Foods not properly
wrapped
• Ice bin and freezer • Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning
need cleaning chart on pages 16 and 17.
• Plumbing to ice maker
• New ice maker
• They break apart easily.
• Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated.
• Move ON/OFF lever to the ON (down)
position.
cold enough to make ice. This could take
overnight.
• Dump old ice and make a new supply.
may require a filter. Try to avoid softened
water supplies.
• Wrap food properly. See pages 19 and 20.
• 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
Changing the light bulbs
^WARNING
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 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 60-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 or>e 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. Cbse refrigerator door.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan
and condenser coils on page 17.
Condenser colls
Metal clips
ipan Base
Support tabs grille
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USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Reversing the door swing
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.
Understanding the sounds you may hear
Your new refrigerator may make souikIs that
your old one didn’t. Because the sourxis 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, arnd 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 soutxf 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 W
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.
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
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.
• 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 arnf 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, 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 arxl can become
hot. Remove and install defrost pan
carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
PART WHAT TO USE
Removable parts Sponge or cloth with mild
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(allow freezer to pEtper towel with baking and
warm up so cloth
won’t stick)
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 • Wash with mixture of warm water
soda or mild detergent
and warm water
HOW TO CLEAN
• Hand wash, rinse, and dry
thoroughly.
• Wash outside of cabirret. 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
metal surfaces provides rust
protection.
Do not wax plastic parts.
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoorrs
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
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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 HOW TO CLEAN
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
• 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 cieansers, or fiammabie
fluids. These can scratch or damage
materiai. See "important Safety Instruc
tions” on page 3.
Sponge or cloth
with mild detergent
and warm water
Vacuum cleaner
with extended
narrow
attachment
Roor cleaners
• Remove base grille. (See page 14.)
• To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brace (remove tape; if any).
■ Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
• Replace with notched comer to the rear.
Push it in all the way.
• Make sure defrost pan drain tube is
pointing into pan.
• 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.
Vacation and moving care
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 signal arm to OFF (up) position.
• Shut off water supply to ice maker.
• Empty the ice bin.
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CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Long vacations
If you will be gone a month or rmre:
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, 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 7.
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 arKJ refer to page 5. Also, if
your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker, remember to reconnect the water
supply line.
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 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. (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
harxJs from dry ice burns.
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(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is
available, use or can perishable food
at once.
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 feel
it is unsafe, dispose of it.
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Food Storage Guide
There is a correct way to package arxJ 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 arKi moisture-proof material. This
prevents food odor and taste transfer
throughout the refrigerator. For dated pro
ducts, check code date to ensure freshness.
Leafy vegetables
Renwve store wrapping and trim or tear off
bruised and discolwed areas. Wash in cold
water and drain. Place in plastic bag or
plastic container ar>d 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 origiruil container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
bag on a refrigerator shelf.
Eggs
Store without washing in the egg bin pro
vided (on some nfKxfels) or 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 (DAYS)*
Chicken
Ground beef 1 to 2
Steaks and roasts
Cured meats
Bacon
Cold cuts
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.
1 to 2
3to5
7 to 10
5 to 7
3to5
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or
ck>s^ compartment. When storing an
extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging
artd freeze.
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FOOD STORAGE GUIDE
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 racommandad for use:
• Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting IkJs
• Straight-sided canning/freezing jars
• Heavy-duty aluminum foil
• Plastic-coated paper
• Non-penneable piastic wraps (made from
a saran film)
Follow package or container instructions for
proper freezing methods.
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 rmisture-proof), and
the storage temperature, which should be
0°F(-17.8°C).
Do not use:
• Bread wrappers
• Non-polyethylene plastic containers
• Containers wKhout tight lids
• Wax paper
• Wax-coated freezer wrap
• Thin, semi-permeable wrap
The use erf these wrappings could cause
food odor, taste transfer, and drying of
frozen food.
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Troubleshooting
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 CHECK THE FOLLOWING
Your refrigera-
tor will not voltage?
operate
Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper
Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?
Is the Refrigerator Control set to the OFF position?
The lights do
not work
The optional 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
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?
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 nnotor naturally runs longer if these things
happen.
Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer to
keep the unit cool.
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Requesting Assistance or Service
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
appliarK:e or, if service is necessary,
recommend a qualified service company
in your area.
For further information, write to:
Mr. Wiliiam Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Roper Brand Appliances
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
Please include a daytime phone number
in your corresponderne.
2. If you need service* ...
Contact the dealer from whom you pur
chased the appliarne 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.
3. If you need FSP* replace
ment parts ...
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporation for quality parts. Look for this
syrribol 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 kx^te FSP replacement parts in your
area, refer to Step 3 above or call our
toll-free telephone number in Step 2.
4. If you are not satisfied with
how the problem was
solved ...
• Contact the Major Appliarwe Consumer
Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group
of independent consumer experts that
voices consumer views at the highest
levels of the major appliarKe irxJustry.
• Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer, and Roper Brand
Appiiance warrantor 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 nurnbers, and the pur
chase date. (See page 2.) This informa
tion will help us respond properly to your
request.
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Index
This index is alphabetical. Look for the work or phrase you are interested in, then look for the
page number.
TOPIC
PAGE TOPIC
PAGE
CARE
Moving.......................................................... 18
Power interruptions
Vacation
CLEANING.................................................5,16-17
CONTROLS
Changing settings
Setting.............................................................7
CRISPER
Cover............................................................11
Removing.....................................................11
DOOR TRIM
Drop-in............................................................9
Snap-off
ENERGY
Saving...........................................................15
FEATURES/PARTS.............................................4
FOOD STORAGE
Fresh
Frozen...........................................................20
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............................................................
.......................................
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18
17
19
ICE MAKER
Common problems........................................13
Using
............................................................
LIGHT BULB
Changing
MEAT DRAWER
8
9
Removing......................................................10
Cover, removing
PARTS/FEATURES.............................................4
RESPONSIBILITIES
Owner............................................................. 3
SAFETY..............................................................3
SERVICE
Parts
Requesting....................................................22
SHELVES
Refrigerator, adjusting
Freezer, removing..........................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY......................................................24
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12
14
10
22
10
21
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ROPEir
Refrigerator Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
(from date of purchase)
FULL HVE-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 owner accessible 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 eipproved by us.
E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the
appliance.
WE WILL PAY FOR
FSP* replacement parts arxl repair labor to correct
defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be
FHOvided 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 firxf 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 circumstarKes 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, or limitation of
implied warranties, 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 authorized Roper distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section of this book.
After checking “Requesting Assistartce 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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