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Whirlpool RT18BK manual

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    UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 6 Using Your Refrigerator 8 Caring For Your Refrigerator 17 Food Storage Guide 20 If You Need ci$iYi: . 22 Warranty 24 1-800~44-ROPER Call us with questions or comments. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZERS MODELS RT18AK RT18BM RT18HD RT20BK RT1[...]

  • Page 2

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance. You purchased a quality, wor/cMass 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 p[...]

  • Page 3

    Important Safety Instructions 1 To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or Injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: l Read all instructions before using the l Never allow children to operate, play with, refrigerator. or crawl inside the refrigerator. *Child entrapment and suffocation are l Never clean refrigerator [...]

  • Page 4

    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 [...]

  • Page 5

    Models RTISAK (shown), RTlSBK and RT18BM Automatic ice maker and bin (RTlBBM only) Ice cube trays - Freezer shelf / Control panel - Model and serial number label / (on aide wall) Meat drawer A Adjustable shelves / (glass or wire, depending on model) Leveling rollers (behind base grille) Models RTZOAK (shown), RT20BK and RT22AK - Base grille 4J lutt[...]

  • Page 6

    Before Using Your Refrigerator I In This Section Page Page I I Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . N . . . . . . . 6 Installing it properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Plugging it in 6 Leveling it 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Installing it properly 1. Allow % 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 irefrigerator 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 ;[...]

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    Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Setting the controls ............................ 8 Changing the control settings.. ........ .g Removlng the drop-In trlm pieces .... ..lO Removlng the snap-off door trlm ....... 10 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ..ll Removing the meat drawer and cover ........................................... 11 R[...]

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    Exterior moisture control The Exteriir Moisture Control operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. l Use the OFF setting when humidity is low. l Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. EXlERMWSTlRECONlROl RECOM[...]

  • Page 10

    Removing the drop-in trim pieces (on some models) To remove the trim piece: 1. Remove all items from the shelf. 2. Pull straight up on the trim piece at each end. 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. Removing[...]

  • Page 11

    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. Tilt shelf up at front. 3. Lift back of shelf. 4. Pull shelf straight out. To replace glass shelves: 1. Guide the [...]

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    Model RTl8DK and RTl8HD 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 meat drawer: 1. Slide the drawer straight out to the stop. 2. Lift the front. 3. Slide drawer out the rest of the way. 4. Replace in reverse order. To remove the cover: 1. Remove the meat d[...]

  • Page 13

    Removing the freezer shelf To remove 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 end[...]

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    Common ice maker problems PROBLEM Ice crescents attached at corners Ice maker won’t make ice Off-taste or odor in ice CAUSE SOLUTION l This is normal l They break apart easily. l Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes separated. l ON/OFF lever in the l Move ON/OFF lever to the ON (down) OFF (up) position position. l Freezer not cold l Ice maker[...]

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    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 1 shock or personal injury. To change the refrigerator light: 1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply. 2. R[...]

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    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 sounds that your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are new to you, you might be concerned about them. Don?[...]

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    Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Power lnterruptlons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Vacation and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a fe[...]

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    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with mikf detergent and warm water l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Plastic parts (covers and panels) Soft, clean sponge or soft, clean cloth with [...]

  • Page 19

    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: l Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. l When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dis- pensed out of the ice maker mecha- nism. 3[...]

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    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 placed in the refrigerator in airtight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. Fo[...]

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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 freezin[...]

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    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 se[...]

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    2. If you need assistance* . . . Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.A: 1-800~ROPER (1-800-447-8737) 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 you[...]

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    ROPER” Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) WE WILL PAY FOR FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) FSP replacement parts and repair lab[...]