A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 Cating For Your Refrigerator 13 Food Storage 76 Guide If You Need Assistance Or Service 18 Warranty 20 l-800-44-ROPER Call US with NO-FROST A questions or comments.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper@ applliance. You purchased a quality, wofti-c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy m#enyyears 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. Pleas,e read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provkM with your appliance.
Important Safety Instructions 1 To reduce the risk of We, electrkal shock, or injury when using your refrigeratolm8,follow these basic precautions: Read all insttuctions 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 oki refrigerator, do it safely.
Parts And Features This section contains cadioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and ieatures are located a;ld &ithey kmk like.
Before Using Yc:wr Refrigerator I I In This Pa* I Section Cleaning your refrigerator ................ .5 In stalling it properly ........................ .6 Plugging ft In ...r................................... 5 Lwellng it .......................................... 6 I It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. l’his section tells you how to clean it, connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Installing it properly 1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top. 2. Allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wail. 3. Allow l/i inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 4. 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. 5. Level your refrigerator.
Using Your Hefrigerator In This Section Page Setting the temperature control ........ 7 Page U eing the automatic ke maker ..... ..... 9 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ................. .. ...... ......... .............. 8 Changing the light bulb ................... 11 Removing the crispers and cover . ......... ....... ..... .............................. 8 Siaving energy ........ ......... ............... ... 12 Using the ice cube trays ....................
Adjusting the refrigeratlor shelves Adjust refrigerator shefves to match the way you use your refrigerator. To remove the shelves: 1. Remove items from the shelf. 2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop. 3. Lii hack of shelf over stop. 4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way. To replace the shelves: 1. Slide hack of shelf into shelf track in wall of cabinet. 2. Guide front of shelf into shelf track 3. Slide shelf in all the way. Removing the crispers To remove the crispers: 1.
Using the ice cube trays (RTlIDK, RT14GD and RT14HK) If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The moving cokf 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. Using the automatic (Optional on RT14DK, RTl4GD factory-installed on RT14DM) If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you plan to add one later (Part No.
Common ice maker PROBLEM Ice crescents aikched at corners Ice maker won’t make ice Off-taste or odor in ke CAUSE This is normal l l l l l ON/OFF lever in the OFF (up) position Freezer not cold enough Ice attracts airborne ocbrs; old ice Poor water quality l Foods not properly wrappecl Ice bin and freezer need cleaning Plumbing to ice maker l New ice maker l l 10 problems SILUTION ‘They break apart easily. l l l l l l l l l INK ON/OFF lever to the ON (down) 1K>sition.
Changing the light bulb Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electrfcity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply. Turning the Temperature Control to the OFF position does not disconnect the refrigerator from the power suppty. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury. To change the refrigerator light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power 2. Reach behind the Control Panel to remove bulb. 3.
Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electriiity. l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal. l Clean the condenser coils regularly. l Cpen 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.
Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section PWP PW Cleaning your refrigerator ............... 13 Vacation and moving can ............... 14 Power interruptions .......................... 15 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of clependable 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.
PART Door liners and gaskets WHAT TO USE Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water HO’W TO CLEAN Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentratad detergents, bleaches or cleaners coMainlng petroleum on plastk parts. Plastic parts (covers and paneW Soft, clean sponge or soft, clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water W’ash, rinse and dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE paper towels, window spr mys, scouring cleansers or flammable flul~ds.
Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: .Tum off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. @Whenthe fast 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.
Food Storage Guide There is a correct way to package and store refrigeriated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps, Storing fresh food Wrap up or store food placed in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dated products, check code date to ensure freshness. Cheese Leafy Colrer leftovers with plastic wrap or aluminul n foil.
I 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, coritact 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.
If You Need Assistance Service Or Performance problems often result from little things pu can fii without tools. Please read through “1. Before calling for assistance . . .I’ below I jefore calling for service on your appliance. 1. Before calling for assistance ... Listed in this chart are the most common problems 4ansumers run into with their appliances. Please read through this and see if it can solve yout problem.
2. If you need assistance* ... Cell our tolbfme telephons number. Did free from anywhere in the U.S.& 1-ROPER (1-000-447~737) 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 nwessafy, recommend a qualified service company in your area. For further information, write to: Mr.
ROPER” Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WEWILLPAYFOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) FSP@replacemel’tt parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an ainhorized Roper service company.
