Roper RT12FC User manual

Cycle Defrost
Refrigerator-Freezers
Useand
CareGuide
ROPER
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Roper Appliance.
This Useand Care Guide will help you
operate and maintain your new, quality-
built Roperrefrigerator-freezer. Keep
this Useand Care Guide in a safeplace
for future reference.
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of purchase for insurance claims and
helps Roperto contact you immediately
in the unlikely event of a product-safety
recall.
You are responsible for
It is your responsibility to be sure your
refrigerator:
n Hasbeen properly installed and
leveled according to the installation
instructions given on page 2.
l Is installed on a floor that can
support the weight of the
refrigerator.
9 Is properly connected to a
g-roundedelectrical circuit that
meets the electrical requirements
on page 2.
. Is properly used only for the job it
was designed to do.
. Is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
. Is cold in both the refrigerator and
freezersections before food is
added.
l Is properly maintained.
Appliances
RT12FC
RT14FC
Contents
Page
Important SafetyInstructions
BeforeUsingYourRefrigerator :
Parts and Features 3
Using Your Refrigerator
Setting the control 3”
Exterior moisture control 3
Adjusting refrigerator shelves 4
Removina crisoer and crisoer cover-4
Ice cube trays.
Changing the light bulb :
Normal operating sounds
4
Energy saving tips 4
Food storage suggestions
Cleaning Your Refrigerator z
Defrosting the freezer 5
Cleaningtips
Caring For Your Refrigerator 2
If electricity goes off 6
Vacation and moving guide 6
Before You Call For Service
7
Warranty
How to get serwce or assistance ___ i
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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow basic
precautions including the following:
1.Readall operating instructions If you are getting rid of your old 4.Never clean refrigerator parts with
before using your refrigerator. refrigerator, do it safely. Pleaseread flammable fluids. The fumes can
2.Child entrapment and suffocations the enclosed safety booklet from the create a fire hazard or explosion.
are not problems of the past. Junked Association of HomeAppliance
or abandoned refrigerators are still Manufacturers. Help prevent ’ FORYOURSAFETY 1
dangerous...even if they will “just sit accidents.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
in the garage for a few days.” 3.Never allow children to operate, OROTHER
F
LAMMABLE VAPORS
play with, or crawl inside the
AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
refrigerator. THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THE FUTvlESCAN CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
9SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS m
Before Using Your Refrigerator
A. Remove labels D. Install properly E. Level refrigerator
Removethe tape and any inside labels
install the refrigerator according to the
Make sure the refrigerator is level for
before using the refrigerator. To remove dimensions shown below. efficient operation.
any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a
ball, then remove.
OR
n Soakareawith liquid hand
dishwashing detergent before
removing glue asdescribed above.
Donot use sharp instruments, rubbing
alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damagethe
material. See“Important Safety
Instructions” above.
NOTE: Donot remove the Tech Sheet
located on the bottom of the refrigerator.
B. Clean it
Clean your refrigerator before using it.
Seecleaning instructions on page 5.
C. Plug it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A 115Volt, 60Hz.,AC only 15or 20
ampere fused and properly grounded
electrical supply is required. It is
recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this appliance be provided.
Usea receptacle which cannot be turned
off with a switch or pull chain. Donot
use an extension cord.
SeeElectrical Requirements and
Grounding Instruction Sheetin literature
package for complete details.
Leave extra spacealong the hinge-side
wall to allow the door to be opened
wider.
Donot install the refrigerator:
. next to an oven, radiator or other
heat source;
. out in the weather or direct
sunlight;
l in an areawhere the room
temperature will fall below 55°F
(13OC).
3In. (7.5 cm) min. between overhead
cabinets and top of refrigerator. -
n
Raise Lower
1. Keep the 4 bolts that held the
refrigerator in the shipping crate.
They are the leveling legs.
2. Screwthese bolts all the way into
bolt holes at the bottom comers of
refrigerator.
3.Adjust each leg sothat refrigerator
doesnot rock.
4. Sliderefrigerator into place.
5.Placea level on top of the
refrigerator - first side to side then
front to back. Turn leg to the left to
raise the comer of the refrigerator.
Turn leg to the right to lower the
comer of the refrigerator.
6. Checkthe levelness again and
repeat step 5until the refrigerator
is level.
112 in. (1.25 cm) on e&h side of thhb
refrigerator for easier bM.allatioa
1 in. (2.5 cm) min. between refrigerator
condenser coils and the back wall.

Parts and Features
Model RTlZFC
Using Your
Refrigerator
Ice cube
trays
Light
Model and
serial number
,abe,
(on side wall)
legs -
lL.j
Model RT14FC
Ice cube
trays
Exterior
\ JuiceW”,“,;
- Egg nest
Butter
- compartment
Stationary
- door shelves
Adjustable
shelves
Egg nest
Setting the control
The Temperature Control for the
refrlgeraLor and freezer Is III tlje
refrqeraLor. When Lhe refrigerator IS
ldiiggetl Ii] for the flrsl lime.
1. SeL the Temperature Control Lo 3
c
OFF I
2. Let the refrigerator and freezer
compartments get cold for several
hours before adding food.
3.When the refrigerator keeps milk or
juice as cold as you like and the
freezer compartment keeps ice
cream firm, the settings are correct
for your household.
Exterior moisture control
The Exterior Moisture Control operates
electric heaters around the door
openings. These heaters help keep
moisture from formmg on the outside of
the refrrgerator.
Butter
. compartment
Stationary
-door shelves
Adjustable
shelves
1.Usethe OFFsetting when humrdity
is low.
2.Usethe ONsetting if moisture
forms on the outside of the
refrigerator.

Adjusting refrigerator
shelves
Shelvescan be adjusted to match the
way you use your refrigerator
To remove:
1.Removefood from shelf.
2.Slide shelf straight forward to the
guide stops.
3. Lift front until shelf clears stops,
then slide shelf out the rest of the
way.
To replace:
1.Fit back of shelf on top of guides
with wire stops on the bottom of
the guides.
2.Lift front and slide shelf in until it
clears guide stops. Slide shelf in the
rest of the way.
Removing crisper and crisper
cover
Lift the back,
then slide out
) the rear
d lift out.
To remove crisper:
1.Slide crisper straight out.
2.Replacein reverse order.
To remove cover:
1.Lift back, then slide to the rear until
the front can be lifted.
2. Lift cover up and out.
To replace cover:
1.Slide the front cover tabs in from
the rear of the front supports on the
refrigerator walls.
2.Lower back of cover into place.
Ice cube trays Energy saving tips
Removeice by slightly twisting the tray
with both hands.
NOTE: The longer ice cubes are stored.
the smaller they get. Slow evaporation is
caused by the movement of cold air.
Changing the light bulb
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Electrical Shock Hazard I
Unplug the refrigerator or
disconnect the main electric power
supply to the refrigerator before
changing a bulb. Failure to do so
can result in electrical shock or
iniunr.
1.Disconnect refrigerator from power
SUPPlY’
2. Reachbehind the Control Console
to find bulb
3.Removebulb.
4. Replacewith a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
5. ReCOMeCt power Supply.
NOTE: Not all commercial appliance
bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Besure to
replace a bulb with one of the samesize
and shape.
Normal operating sounds
You can expect to hear the following
sounds when your refrigerator-freezer is
operating:
. Water sounds aswater gurgles
through tubing for a few minutes
after refrigerator stops running. YOU
may also hear defrost water running
into the defrost water pan.
. Operating sounds from the high-
efficiency compressorand motor. It
may run longer than your older
refrigerator.
Check the door gaskets for a tight
seal.Level the refrrgerator to be
sure of a good seal.
Clean dust and lint from the
condenser coils every other month.
Open the doors as seldomas
possible. Decide what you need
before you o;jerr the door. Remove
everything you need at one time.
Organize and label food soyou will
not have to search for items you
want. Closedoor immediately after
you remove food items.
Storefood in the refrigerator and
freezer sothat air movement is not
blocked.
Setthe refrigerator temperature so
that the drinks remain cold enough
for your family’s taste and ice cream
remains firm. Do Not se!
temperature colder than it needs to
be.
Setthe Exterior Moisture Control to
the OFFposition unless moisture
forms on the outside of the
refrigerator.
mDoNot install your refrigerator next
to your range, water heater,
furnace, radiator, other heat sources
or in direct sunlight.
Food storage suggestions
Foodplaced in the refrigerator should be
wrapped or stored in air and moisture
proof material. This prevents food odor
and taste transfer throughout the
refrigerator. For dated products, check
codedate to ensure freshness.
The freezer section is designed for
storage of commercially frozen food and
for freezing foodat home.For further
information about preparing food for
freezing or food storage times, contact
your local Cooperative Extension Service
or check a freezer guide or cookbook.
Freezing
Do not expect your freezer to quick-
freezeany large quantity of food. Put no
more unfrozen food into the freezer than
will freezewithin 24 hours. (No more
than 2or 3 pounds of food per cubic foot
of freezer space.)Leave enough space
for air to circulate around packages.Be
careful to leave enough roomat the front
sothe door can close tightly. Storage
times will vary according to the quality
of the food, type of packaging or wrap
used (air and moisture proof), and
storage temperatures which should be
0°F(-17S”C).

Cleaning Your Refrigerator
The refrigerator section defrosts
automatically. The freezer section needs
defrosting from time to time. The freezer
section should be defrosted whenever
frost builds up to a l/4-inch (6 mm)
thickness.
Defrosting the freezer
Electrical Shock and Product
Damage Hazard
1Do Not place electrical devices in
freezer to aid defrosting. Electri-
cal shock and injury could occur.
. Do Not use an ice pick, knife or
other sharp-pointed txxl to
defrost freezer. Damage could
occur.
1.Turn the Temperature Control to
OFFand unplug power cord.
2.Put empty pan in the refrigerator or
the top shelf in the center.
3. Move frozen food and ice to the
refrigerator section.
4. Closethe refrigerator door. Leave
the freezer door open.
5.Put a pan of hot water in the
freezer. This helps melt the frost.
Don’t place the pan over drain hole
in center of the freezer.
6.Defrost water will drain through
drain hole into the pan you put in
the refrigerator section. You may
have to melt frost from the drain
hole by pouring a little hot water
around it.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(Allow the freezer walls to warm up
so cloth won’t stick)
7. Washthe inside of the freezer with Water from this melted frost drips into a
a solution of 2 tablespoons (26g) of drain trough just below the cold plate.
baking sodaand one quart (.95L) Then it runs down the back wall and
warm water. Rinseand drv throuuh the drain just above the crisper.
thoroughly.
8. Removethe pan of defrost water
from the refrigerator; put frozen
food and ice back into freezer.
9. Reconnectpower cord and reset
The diain leads to a defrost water pan
on the top of the refrigerator motor. Heat
from the motor evaporates the water
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the Temperature Control.
Put a pan
of hot water
in freezer to Defrost
If the drain becomesclogged, force
warm water mixed with baking soda
through the drain until the water flows
freely.
Cleaning tips
Both sections should be cleaned about
once a month. To help prevent odors,
wipe up spills immediately.
1.Turn Temperature Control to OFF
Putapanin refrigerator
to catch defrost water.
and unplug power cord.
2.Take out all removable parts and
clean according to the following
There is a cold plate on the back wall at chart:
the top of the refrigerator section. When
the refrigerator motor runs, frost collects
on the cold plate. When the motor turns
off, the frost melts.
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Spongeor cloth: mild detergent
and warm water.
l Wash with wet sponge or cloth.
. Rinse and dry.
Sponge,soft cloth or paper towel;
mild detergent and warm water;
appliance wax (or good auto
paste wax).
. Wash with wet sponge, cloth or paper
towel.
l Rinse and dry.
. Twice a year - apply appliance wax or
good auto paste wax to painted metal
surfaces with a clean, soft cloth.
Waxing painted, metal surfaces
provides rust protection.
m Do Not use wax on plastic parts.
Sponge,soft cloth or paper towel;
mild detergent and warm water
OR2tablespoons (26g) baking
soda to 1quart (0.95L) warm
water
. Wash with wet sponge, cloth or paper
towel.
. Rinse and dry.
continued on next page

PART
Door liners and gaskets
HOW TO CLEAN
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Plastics
(covers nf~tl pn~lels)
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cl0Lergent n~itl warni water
n Move refrigerator out away fro111wall
. DoNot remove defrosl pan.
. WasI\ tlefrosl pan wlltl we1 stxxlgc or
ClOlll
. Illrise and dry.
m Move refrigerator back mto place.
m Checklevelliess of refrlgeralor.
Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner with brush
(behmd refrigerator) attachnlenL. . Move refrigerator out away from wall
9 Vacuum dust and lint frowncondenser
~011s al least every other month
. Move refrigerator back 11110place.
leavlllg 1inch (2.54cm) betw.eenthe
wall anti condenser co11.s.
. Check levelness of refrigeralor.
Floor under refrigerator Floor cleaners. . Move refrigerator out away from wall.
. Clean the floor.
. Move refrigerator back into place.
. Checklevelness of refrigerator.
Caring For Your Refrigerator
If electricity goes off
1.Call the power company.
Ask how long power will be off.
2. Keepfreezer closed if service is to
be interrupted 24 hours or less.
This ~111help food will stay frozen.
3. If service is to be interrupted
longer than 24 hours, do this:
Removeall frozen food and store in
a frozen food locker;
OR
Place2 lbs. (0.9kg) of dry ice in
freezer for every cubic foot of
freezerspace.This wiIl keep foods
frozen for 2 to 4 days.
Personal Injury Hazard
Wear gloves to protect your hands
from dry ice bums. Failure to do so
could result in dry ice bums.
OR
If dry ice or afood locker is not
available, use or can perishable
food at once.
NOTE: A full freezer stays colder longer
than a partly filled one. A freezer full of
meat stays colder longer than a freezer
full of baked goods.
Foodcontaining ice crystals may be
safely refrozen, but the quality and flavor
of the food maybe affected.
Userefrozen foodquickly If the
condition of the food is poor,or you feel
it is unsafe to eat,dispose of it
immediately.
Vacation and moving guide
Short vacations
(less than 4 weeks)
. Useup perishable foods.
. Freezeother food items.
Long vacations
(more than 4 weeks)
. Removeall food.
. Turn Temperature Control to OFF.
. Unplug refrigerator.
l Clean, rinse and dry the interior.
. Keeprefrigerator and freezer doors
slightly open by taping wood or
rubber blocks at the top of each
door. This allows air to enter the
refrigerator and freezersections
and prevents odors and mold from
building up inside while you’re
away.
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Personal Injury Hazard I
Do Not allow children to climb on,
play near or crawl inside the
refrigerator when the doors are
blocked open. They may become
injured or trapped.
mTo restart refrigerator when you
return, seepage 3 for resetting
control.
Moving
9 Removeall food.
. Packfrozen foods in dry ice.
mTurn Temperature Control to OFF
. Unplug refrigerator.
mClean, rinse and dry the interior
mTake out all removable parts
n Wrap removable parts in paper and
tape them all together. Store inside
refrigerator.
mScrew in leveling legs.
9 Tape the doors shut
a Tape the electric cord to the cabinet
exterior.
9 When you reach your new home,
replace the removable parts and
follow steps beginning on page 2

Before You Call For Service
If you are having an operating problem,
check the chart to seewhat the cause
mrght be before you call for assistance.
OPERATING PROBLEM
Refrigerator will not run. CHECK IF WHAT TO DO
l Powercord is plugged into a live . Firmly plug power cord into electrical
circuit with proper voltage. outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/
circuit breaker box.
. Temperature Control is turned on.
1 Fuse has blown or circuit breaker
has tripped. Also check if a time-
delay fuse has been used.
. Setrefrigerator Control to a
numbered position.
. Replacefuse wrth a time-delay fuse
of the correct capacity. Resetcircurt
breaker.
Rattling, jingling noise or
unfamiliar sounds.
1 Anything is on top of or behind the . Removeobjects from the top or from
refrigerator when the refrigerator is behind the refrigerator.
operating.
1 These are “normal”operating
sounds: humming from fans,
clicking from thermostat or defrost
cycle, or defrost water draining into
the defrost pan.
. Readthe “Normal operatmg sounds”
on page 4.
Water in the defrost pan. . Weather is hot and muggy. . Hot and muggy weather can cause
water to collect in the drain pan.
Sincewater levels may reach half-full
in the pan, be sure to level the
refrigerator so the pan doesnot
overflow.
Light does not work.
. Fuse has blown or circuit breaker
has tripped.
. Power cord is plugged into a live
circuit with proper voltage.
. Bulb is burned out.
. Replacefuse with a time-delay fuse
of the correct capacity. Resetcircuit
breaker.
. Firmly plug power cord into electrical
outlet. Checkcircuit voltage at fuse/
circuit breaker box.
. Replacebulb with an appliance bulb.
Follow instructions on page 4.
Motor runs too long. . Condenser is free of lint and dust. . Removedust and lint from the
condenser coils with a vacuum
cleaner.
. Weather or room is hot or muggy. 1 If the temperature outside or inside is
warm, motor-running noises are
normal.
. Doorhas been opened frequently or . Decide which food items you need
a large amount of food has been before opening the refrigerator or
added to the refrigerator or freezer freezer section. Motor noise is also
compartment. normal when large amounts of food
are added to the refrigerator-freezer
compartments.
Remember- your new refrigerator
may be larger than your old
refrigerator. It may have morespace
to cool, which requires a longer-
running motor.

LIMITED WARRANTY
ROPER
Appliances
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
(From date of purchase) PRODUCTS COVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY 1 All RoperAppliances ( Replacement parts and repair labor to
I
correct defects in materials or
workmanship.
FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Refrigerators
Freezers
Air Conditioners
Dehumidifiers
LIMITED 2ND-5TH YEAR
WARRANTY
Microwave Ovens
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.
Repair or replacement of magnetron
tube which we find to be defective in
materials or workmanship.
LIMITED 2ND-5TH YEAR
WARRANTY
Automatic Washers Repair or replacement of any part of
1 workmanship.
the gear caseassembly which we fmd
to be defective in materials or
WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. SERVICECALLSTO:
1. Correct the installation of your apphance.
2. Instruct you how to use your appliance.
3. Replacehouse fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replaceowner accessiblelight bulbs.
B. Repairs when appliance is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damageto appliance caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, actsof God,or use of product not approved by us
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
This Roperappliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for
incidental or consequential damagesand all implied warranties are limited to the sametime periods stated m the express
warranties for RoperBrand Appliances. Somestates do not allow the exclusion or hmitation of incidental or consequential damages
or limitations of how long an implied warranty may last, sothe above limitations or exclusions 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 apply. For details, please contact your franchised Roperdistributor or military
exchange.
HOW TO GET SERVICE ORASSISTANCE
If you need service, first seethe “Before You Call For Service” section of this book. If you still need service after checking this
section, additional help can be found if you:
1Contact your selling dealer for the authorized servicer in your areat
OR
‘Phone l-800-44-ROPER(l-800-447-6737)between 8:00 a.m.and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday:
OR
.For further information, write to: Consumer Relations Dept., RoperBrand Appliances. 2000M-63 North, Benton Harbor. Ml 49022:
‘When requesting assistance, please provide the model and serial numbers, date of purchase, and a complete description of the
problem. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the inside, left wall of the refrigerator compartment. (See
illustrations on page 3.)
If you are not satisfied with the service received, 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 or RoperBrand Appliance warrantor have failed to resolve your problem
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North WackerDrive
Chicago, IL 60606
MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
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