Roper RT14DK User manual

No-Frost
Refrigerator-Freezer
Useand
CareGuide
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operate and maintain your new, quality-
built Roperrefrigerator-freezer. Keep
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for future reference.
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in the unlikely event of aproduct-safety
recall.
NOTE: Becausethis Use and CareGuide
coversseveral models, not all features
discussed will apply to your specific
model.
It is your responsibility
It is your responsibility to be sure your
refrigerator:
n Hasbeen properly installed and
leveled according to the installation
instructions given on page 2.
1 Is installed on a floor that can
support the weight of the
refrigerator.
. Is properly connected to a
grounded electrical circuit that
meetsthe electrical requirements
on page 2.
n Is properly used only for the job it
was designed to do.
n Is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
n Is cold in both the refrigerator and
freezer sections before food is
added.
n Is properly maintained.
n Is not loaded with food before it
has time to get properly cold.
EbmeAppliancer
RTl4CK RT18BK
RT14DK RTl8BM
RT14DM RT18DK
RT16DK RTZOAK
RT18AK RT2OCK
Contents
Page
Important SefetyInsauct.ions
BeforeUsingYour Reklgerator- ;
Party and Features
RT14DK end RT14DM
:
RTl4CK
RTIGDK and RTlODK i
RT18AK. RTlOBK and RT18BMp 4
RTZOCK
RTZOAK z
Using Your Refriuerator 6
Set&g thecontrols 6
Changingcontrolsettings
Exterior moisture control t
Adjusting refrigerator shelves -
Removing meat drawer and cover- t
Removing crispxs and crisper wver-$
Remoeg freezer shelf
3
Automaticicemaker 7
Changingthelight bulb(s)
Food Storage Guide :
Cleaning Your Refrigerator 9
Caring For Your Refrigerator
If electricity goes off ii
Vacation and moving guide
Energy saving tips :i
Reversingthedoorswing
Before You Call For Service ::
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Howto getseiviccor atisistanCe ~ :;

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or iujury when using your refrigerator-freezer,
follow basic precautions including the following:
1. Readall operating instructions
before using your refrigerator-
freezer.
2. Child entrapment and suffocations
are not problems of the past. Junked
or abandoned refrigerators are still
dangerous ... even if they will “just
sit in the garage for a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old 4. Never clean refrigerator parts with
refrigerator, do it safely. Pleaseread flammable fluids. The fumes can
the enclosed safety booklet from the create afire hazard or explosion.
Association of Home Appliance . FORYOURSAFETY.
Manufacturers. Help prevent
DO NOT STORK OR USE GASOLINE
accidents.
OR OTHER FLAMMARLEVAPORS
3. Never allow children to operate,
AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
play with, or crawl inside the
THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
refrigerator.
THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE
. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
Before Using Your Refrigerator
A. Removelabels
Removethe tape and any inside labels
before using the refrigerator. To remove
any remaining glue:
n Rub briskly with thumb to make a
ball, then remove.
OR
. 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.
D.Install properly
Install the refrigerator according to the
dimensions shown below.
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;
mout in the weather or direct
sunlight;
n in an areawhere the room
temperature will fall below 55°F
(13OC).
NOTE: Donot remove the Tech Sheet
3 in. (7.5 cm) min. between overhead
located on the bottom of the refrigerator.
cabinets and top of refrigerator.
\ Al
B.Cleanit
Clean your refrigerator before using it.
Seecleaning instructions on page 9.
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. zII3m
Useareceptacle which cannot be turned I I II
offwith a switch or pull chain. Donot
use an extension cord.
SeeElectrical Requirements and
Grounding Instruction Sheetin literature
packagefor complete details. ‘rn[. \ /
l/2 in. (1.25 cm) on each side of the
retigerator for easier installation.
1 in. (2.5 cm) min. between rekigerator
condenser coils and the wall.
(Models RT2OCK and RT2OAK can be flush
against back wall.)
E.Level refrigerator-freezer
Follow the leveling instructions for
your refrigerator model. Make sure
the refrigerator is level for efficient
operation.
Models RTl4DK, RT14DM, RTl4CK
and RTlGDK
(RT14DK and RT14DM do not have
rollers.)
1.Two threaded leveling legs are
secured into the base of the
refrigerator. Removethe legs and
insert them into the holes at the
bottom front comers of the
refrigerator. Carefully roll or slide
the refrigerator into place.
2. Turn legs to the left until rollers are
completely off the floor.
3.Adjust eachleg so that refrigerator
doesnot rock.
4.Placea level on top of the
refrigerator-first side to side, then
front to back.Turn leg clockwise to
raise the front of the refrigerator.
Turn leg counterclockwise to lower
the front of the refrigerator.
5.Check the levelness again and
repeat step 4 until the refrigerator
is level.
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Parts and Features
Models RT18AK, RTlIBM, RT18BK,
RTl8DK
Models RT14DKand RT14DM(shown)
Use screwdriver
toadjust ,I
FUght to rake;
left to lower
1.Placea level on top of the
refrigerator-first side to side, then
front to back. Turn eachleveling
screw clockwise to raise the front
of the refrigerator. Turn each
leveling screw counterclockwise to
lower the front ofthe refrigerator.
2.Check the levelness again and
repeat step 1until the refrigerator
is level.
Models RTZOCK, RTZOAK Use
screwdriver
Frontroller Leveling screw
1.Removebase grille. (Seepage 7.)
2.Placea level on top of the
refrigerator-first side to side, then
front to back. Turn eachleveling
screw clockwise to raise the front
of the refrigerator. Turn each
leveling screw counterclockwise to
lower the front of the refrigerator.
3.Check the levelness again and
repeat step 2 until the refrigerator
is level.
4.Replacebase grille. (Seepage 7.)
Automatic
ice maker -
fRTl4DM)
bR
Ice cube trays
(RTl4DK)
Model and
Serial
number
label -
Light -
EXtdOI
Reezer
control /
Lev
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Model RT14CK
Icecube
trays \
Refrigerator
EI’,‘d\
serial number
label-
Ltght-
FZXtari0r
moisture
control /
Freezer
COIltrOl
/
Leveling leg
and roller
\
Juice can
rack
--lil Ill I Frwzer shelf
Juice can
-rack
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Butter
,wmpart-
ment
Adjustable
- shelves
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,Crlspers
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Models RT16DKand RT18DK(shown)
Fxterior
moisture
control Y
Meat
drawer /
(RT16DK)
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COVeT
JI I III
Crispers
. .
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(RTIGDK)
Ereling
roller
(RTISDK) \
Models RT18AK,RT18BKandRT18BM(shown)
Aufomatic
ice maker N
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ICecube
Qws
(RTlIAK and
RTlSBK)
Freezer shelf
Refrigerator
control -
Model and
seria.lllumhel
label -
Light A
Meat drawer
Exterior
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Freezer
control /
Crisper
cover y
Crispers /
Butter
.compartment
RTlG
St&iOll2U-y
Ndoor shelves
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Model RT20CK
Exterior
Freezer shelf
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Model and
selialnumber I
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Light I
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Crispsrs\ I
Leveling
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Model RTZOAK
Freezer shelf
1CeCLl.k
trays
Light
Meat
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Butter
compartment
StaUOnarp
door shelves
Rase gM.Ie
Gallon-wide
door shelves
_ 11 !!!! -Basegrille
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Using Your Refrigerator
Setting the controls Changing control settings
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer
are in the refrigerator. When the
refrigerator is plugged in for the first
time:
3.Let the refrigerator and freezer
compartments get cold for several
hours before adding food.
4.When the refrigerator keeps milk or
juice as cold asyou like and the
freezer compartment keeps ice
creamfirm, the settings are correct
for your household.
1.Adjust the Refrigerator Control
according to the settings listed in
the chart below.
1.Setthe Refrigerator Control to 3
(RT2OCKand RTPOAKto 4).
2.Setthe Freezer Control to B
(RT20CKand RTPOAKto C).
2.Wait 24hours or more before
making additional adjustments to
the Refrigerator Control or
adjusting the Freezer Control.
L -
I
Refrigerator conizol
I
Ehterlor moisture control
I
Freezer control
Condition Checkif Setcontrol setting
RT20CK and
RTZOAKonly
Refrigerator section
TOO WARM
l Dooris opened often.
. Large amount of food added.
. Too-warm room temperature.
Refrigerator
Freezer 4 6
C D
Freezersection
TOO WARM
Both sections
TOO WARM
. Dooris opened often.
. Large amount of food added.
n Too-cold room temperature
(freezer can’t cycle often enough).
. Dooris opened often.
l Large amount of food added.
n Too-warm or too-cold room
temperatures.
Refrigerator
Freezer
Refrigerator
Freezer
3 4
A A
4 6
B C
Refrigerator section
TOO COLD
Ice is not made
fast enough
. Controls not set correctly. Refrigerator
Frnnanr 2
R 2 A
n Heavy ice usage.
n Very cold room temperature
(freezercan’t cycle often enough).
Refrigerator
Freezer 3 4
A A
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.
EXTERIOR MOISTURE CONTROL
4 OFF 0 ON b
1.Usethe OFFsetting when humidity
is low.
2.Usethe ON setting if moisture
forms on the outside of the
refrigerator.
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Adjusting refrigerator
shelves
For models RT14DK, RTl4DM, RTlICK.
RT16DK and RTl8DK
To remove:
1.Removefood from shelf.
2.Slide shelf straight forward to the
guide stops.
3.Lift front until it 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; slide shelf in until it
clears guide stops. Slide shelf in the
rest of the way.
For models RT18AK, RT18BM, RT18BK,
RTZOCK and RTZOAK
To remove:
1.Removefood from shelf.
2.Tilt up front.
3.Lift up back until hooks clear the
shelf support slots.
4.Pull shelf straight out.
To replace:
1.Guide the rear shelf hooks into shelf
support slots.
2.Tilt up front until hooks drop into
slots. Lower front of shelf to level
position.
For models RTl8AK and RTZOAK
NOTE: Glassshelves are strong enough
to hold bottles, milk cartons and other
heavy food items.

Removingmeat drawer
and cover
For models RT14CK and RTlSDK
To remove:
1.Slide meat drawer out to the guide
stops.
2.Lift the front of meat drawer until
it clears stops. Slide drawer out the
rest of the way.
3.Lift cover straight up and out.
To replace:
1.Fit notches of cover sides over
center shelf support.
2.Lower cover into place.
3.Fit edges of drawer into supports
on cover.
4. Slide meat drawer into place.
For models RT18AK, RTl8BM, RT18BK,
RTZOCK and RTZOAK
To remove:
1.Slide meat drawer out to the guide
stops.
2.Lift the front of meat drawer until it
clears stops.
3.Slide drawer out the rest of the way.
4.Tilt cover front up.
5.Lift up at back until it releases.
6.Pull straight out. (Be careful-glass
is heavyl)
To replace:
1.Guide rear hooks of cover into the
shelf support slots.
2.Tilt coverfront up until hooks drop
into slots. Lower front of cover to a
level position.
3.Replacemeat drawer in reverse
order.
Removingcrispers and
crisper cover
For models RT14DK, RT14DM, RT14CK,
RTlGDK and RTlSDK
To remove crispers:
1.Slide crisper straight forward to the
guide stops.
2.Lift front until it clears stops. Slide
crisper out the rest of the way.
3.Replacein reverse order.
To remove cover:
1.Lift front and remove cover support.
2.Lift cover up and out.
To replace cover:
1.Fit cover notches into supports on
walls of refrigerator. Lower front
into place.
2.Insert cover support (with the long
tab toward the front) into the groove
on the underside of the crisper
cover.
NOTE: If support needs adjustment,
turn baseright to raise, or left to
lower. (Seediagram below.)
For models RT18BM and RT18BK
To remove crispers:
1.Slide crisper straight forward to the
guide stops.
2.Lift front until it clears stops. Slide
crisper out the rest ofthe way.
3.Replacein reverse order.
To remove cover:
1.Push up glass insert from the
bottom, then slide out with both
hands. (Be careful-the glass is
h-W)
2.Lift front of cover frame and remove
cover support.
3.Lift cover frame by pulling up and’
out.
To replace cover:
1.Fit cover notches into supports on
walls of refrigerator. Lower cover
into place.
2.Insert cover support (with long tab
toward the front) into the groove on
the underside of the crisper.
NOTE: If the support needs
adjustment, turn base to the right
to raise; to the left to lower the
support. (Seediagram above.)
3.Slide back of glass insert into place;
then lower the front.
For models RTZOCK and RT2OAK
To remove crispers:
1.Slide crisper straight forward to the
guide stops.
2.Lift front until it clears stops. Slide
crisper out the rest of the way.
3.Replacein reverse order.
To remove cover:
1.Push up glass insert from the
bottom, then slide out with both
hands. (Be careful-the glass is
heavy!)
2.Lift front of cover frame by pulling
up and out.
3.Removehorizontal metal cover
support bar.
To replace cover:
1.Replacemetal cover support bar on
wall supports in front section of
cabinet.
2.Fit back of comer into notch
supports on wa.Usof refrigerator,
then lower into place.
3.Slide back of glass insert into place;
then lower the front.
Removingfreezer shelf
For models RT14CK, RT18AK, RTlSBM.
RT18BK, RT18DK and RTZOAK
To remove:
1.Lift front slightly.
2.Lift back off supports.
3.Replacein reverse order.
Removingthe basegrille
(RTZOCK and RTZOAK)
To remove:
1.Open the refrigerator door.
2.Pull grille outward.
3.DoNot remove Tech Sheetfastened
behind grille.
To replace:
1.Line up grille support tabs with
metal clips.
2.Push firmly to snap into position.
3.Closethe refrigerator door.
Ice cubetrays
Removeice by slightly twisting the tray
with both hands.
NOTE: The longer ice cubes are stored,
the smaller they get. Slow evaporation is
causedby the movement of cold air.
Automatic ice maker
Models RT14DMand RT18BM include a
factory-installed ice maker. The ice
maker is an optional accessoryfor the
other refrigerator models in this manual.
Connect the ice maker to the water
supply before turning it on.
Jnstructions for ice maker water
SUDD~V hook-uu are attached tQ
the back of the refriaerator
cabinet.
The ON/OFFlever is a wire signal
arm. Lower signal arm to make ice.
Raisesignal arm to turn off the ice
maker.
Freezermust be cold enough for the
ice maker to work. This may take
eight hours or more before the right
temperature is reached.
“First” ice may be discolored or off-
flavored because of new plumbing
connections. Throw away first few
batches of ice.
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n Change ice cube size with the dial or
lever on the side of the ice maker.
. Ice crescents are normally attached
at the comer. They break apart
easily.
.
. Normal sounds include water
running when the ice maker is
working and the thud of ice asit falls
into the bin.
. If ice is not being madefast enough
and more ice is needed, turn the
Refi-igeratorControl to a higher
Goodwater quality is important
for good ice quality. It is not
recommendedthat you connect
the ice maker to a softened water
supply. If a softened water supply
cannot be avoided, it is important to
maintain the water softener soit
operates properly. Water softener
chemicals, such assalt from a
malfunctioning softener, can
damagethe ice maker mold and
lead to poor quality ice.
number. Wait 24 hours, and if this
doesnot increase the ice supply,
Changing the light bulb(s)
(RTZOCKand RTZOAKhave two bulbs)
turn the Freezer Control to A.
n Raisethe signal arm before you
remove the ice bin. When you
replace the bin, push it in all the
way. Then lower the arm to the ON ElectricaI ShockHazard
position.
. Cubesleft in the bin for long periods
of time may develop an off-flavor,
like stale water. Throw old cubes
away. Cubes may also become
smaller if stored for a long time.
Unplug the refrigerator or discon-
nect the main electric power
supply to the refrigerator. Failure
to do socan result in electrical
shock or injury.
1.Disconnect refrigerator from gwer
supply.
2. Removethe bulb from the socket
located behind the Control Console
and throw the burned-out bulb
away.
3.Replacewith a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
4.Reconnect power supply.
NOTE: Not aUcommercial appliance
bulbs wiU fit your refrigerator. Besure to
replace a bulb with one of the samesize
and shape.
Food StorageGuide
Storingfreshfood
Foodplacedin the refrigerator should be
wrapped or stored in air and moisture
proofmaterial. This prevents foododor
and tastetransfer throughout the
refrigerator. Fordated products, check
codedate to ensure freshness.
Vegetables
For leafy vegetables: removestore
wrapping and trim or tear offbruised and
discoloredareas.Washin coldwater and
drain. Placein plastic bag or plastic
container and storein crisper. For
vegetables with &ins: storein crisper.
plastic bagsor plastic container.
Fruit
Wash,let dry and storein refrigerator in
plastic bagsor crisper. Donot wash or
hull berriesuntil they areready to use.
Sortand keepberries in their store
container in acrisper, or store in a loosely
closedpaperbag on arefrigerator shelf.
Storewithout washing in the original
carton oninterior shelf or in egg nest (on
somemodels).
Milk
Wipemilk cartons.Forbest storage,place
milk on interior shelf.
Butter or margarine
Keepopenedbutter in covered dish or
butter compartment.When storing an
exna supply, wrap in freezerpackaging
andfreeze.
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Storein the original wrapping until you
Cheese
areready to useit. Onceopened,rewrap
tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Meat
Most meatcanbe stored in original
wrapping aslong asit is air and moisture
proof.Rewrap if necessary.Seethe
following chart for storagetimes.
Fresh and cured meat storage chart*
TYPE APPROXIMATETIME
(DAYS)
Chicken................................1to 2
Ground beef.........................1to 2
Steaksand roasts ................3to 5
Curedmeats_.......................7to 10
Bacon........_..........................5to 7
Coldcuts ..............................3to 5
Variety meats ..._..................1to 2
‘If meatistobestoredlongerthanthetimes
given,followthedirectionsforfreezing.
NOTE:Freshfish and shellfish should be
usedthe sameday aspurchased.
Leftovers
Coverleftovers with plastic wrap or
aluminum foil. Plasticcontainers with
tight lids canalsobe used.
Storingfrozenfood
The freezersection is designed for
storageof commerciallyfrozenfood and
for freezing food at home.Forfurther
information about preparing foodfor
freezing orfood storagetimes, contact
your local CooperativeExtension Service
or checkafreezerguide or cookbook.
Packaging
The secretof successfulfreezing is in the
packaging. The way you closeand seal
the packagemust not allow air or
moisture in or out. Packagingdone in any
other way could causefood odorand taste
uansfer throughout the refrigerator and
drying offrozen food.
Rigid plastic containers with tight fitting
lids, straight-sided canning/freezing jars,
heavy-duty ahnninum foil, plastic-coated
paper and nonpermeable plastic wraps
(madefrom asaranfilm) are recomm-
mended.Follow packageor container
instructions for proper freezing methods.
Donot use: bread wrappers, non-rigid
plastic containers, containers without
tight lids, waxed paper, waxed-coated
freezerwrap or thin, semi-permeable
wrap.The useof these wrappings could
causefood odorand taste transfer and
drying offrozen food.
Free2ing
Donot expect your freezerto quick-freeze
any large quantity offood.Put no more
unfrozen food into the freezer than will
freezewithin 24hours. (Nomorethan 2 to
3 pounds offoodper cubic foot offreezer
space.)Leaveenough spacefor air to
circulate around packages.Becareful to
leave enough room at the front sothe
doorcan closetightly. Storagetimes will
vary according to the quality of the food,
type ofpackaging or wrap used (au and
moisture proof),and storage temperature
which should be 0°F(-17.8”C).

Cleaning Your Refrigerator
both sections once a month.
I
l Unplug power supply cord or . For models with condenser coils
1.Turn Refrigerator Control to OFF
and unplug power cord.
2.Take out all removable parts and
clean accordina to the following
directions: -
diskorkxt power supply at the behind refrigerator, prevent
fuse or circuit breaker box before peramal injury by avoiding sharp
cleaning your refrigerator to edges at ends of coils.
prevent electrical shock. . Do Not use any sharp instruments
. Do Not clean any part of the to clean your refrigerator. Do Not
refrigerator with flammable
fluids. This can create a fire or
explosion.
use window sprays, scouring
cleaners, or flammable fluids.
These can scratch or damage the
material.
PART
Removable parts (shelves,
crispers, meat drawer, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(allow the freezer walls
to warm up socloth won’t
stick)
Door liners and gaskets
Plastics
(covers and panels)
Defrost pan
Condenser coils
WHAT TO USE
Spongeor cloth; mild detergent
and warm water.
Sponge,soft cloth or paper towel;
mild detergent and warm water;
appliance wax (or good auto paste
wax).
Sponge,soft cloth or paper towel;
mild detergent and warm water
OR2 tablespoons (26 g) baking
sodato 1quart (0.951)warm water.
Sponge,soft cloth or paper towel;
mild detergent and warm water.
Soft,clean sponge or soft cloth;
mild detergent and warm water.
Spongeor soft cloth; mild
detergent and warm water.
Vacuum cleaner with brush
attachment.
HOW TO CLEAN
. Wash,rinse and dry thoroughly.
n Wash,rinse and dry thoroughly.
n Twice a year-apply appliance wax or good auto
paste wax to painted metal surfaces. Waxing these
parts provides rust protection.
n Do Not use wax on plastic parts.
n Wash,rinse and dry thoroughly.
n Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
n Wash,rinse and dry thoroughly.
Models RTl4DK, RTl4DM, RT14CK. RTlGDK.
RT18AK, RTlIBM, RT18BK and RTl8DK
Defrost pan is behind the refrigerator, on top ofthe
motor.
n Move refrigerator out away from wall.
n Do Not remove defrost pan.
n Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
n Move refrigerator back into place.
n Checklevelness of refrigerator.
Models RTZOCK and RT2OAK
n Remove base grille. (See page 7.)
n Lift defrost pan over wire brace (remove any tape).
n Wash,rinse and dry thoroughly.
n Replace defrost pan with notched comer to the rear.
Push pan in all the way.
n Check that defrost pan tubing is pointing into pan.
n Replacebase grille. (Seepage 7.)
Models RTl4DK. RTl4DM, RTlICK, RTlGDK,
RT18AK, RTlSBM, RTl8BK and RTl8DK
Condenser coils are behind the refrigerator.
n Move refrigerator out away from wall.
n Vacuum coils at least every other month.
n Move refrigerator back into place, leaving 1inch
(2.54cm)between the wall and condenser coils.
n Check levelness of refrigerator.
Continued on next page
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PART
Condenser coils (cont.)
Floor under refrigerator
WHAT TO USE
Vacuum cleaner with extended,
narrow attachment.
Floor cleaners.
HOW TO CLEAN
Models RTZOCK and RT2OAK
l Removebasegrille. (Seepage 7.)
n Vacuum coils at least every other month.
n Replacebase grille. (Seepage 7.)
n Move refrigerator out away from wall.
. Clean the floor.
. Move refrigerator back into place.
n Check levelness of refrigerator.
Caring For Your Refrigerator
If electricity goesoff
1. Call the power company. Ask how
long power will be off.
2. Keep freezer closed if service is to
be interrupted 24 hours or less.
This will help food stay frozen.
3. If service is to be interrupted
longer than 24 hours, do this:
Removeall frozen food and store in
afrozen food locker.
OR
Place2 lbs. (0.9kg) of dry ice in
freezer for every cubic foot of
freezer space.This will 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 burns.
OR
If dry ice or afood locker is not
available, use or can perishable
food at once.
NOTE: A full freezer stays cold longer
than a partly filled one.A freezer full of
meat stays cold longer than afreezer full
of baked goods.
Food containing ice crystals may be
safely refrozen, but the quality and flavor
of the food may be affected.
Userefrozen food quickly. If the
condition ofthe 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.
l Freezeother food items.
1 If you have an automatic ice maker,
lift signal arm to turn off the ice
maker, shut off ice maker water
supply, and empty ice bin.
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Long vacations
(more than 4 weeks)
n If you have an automatic ice maker,
shut off ice maker water supply at
least a day before you leave. When
last load of ice drops, lift signal arm
to turn off ice maker and empty ice
bin.
. Removeall food.
n Turn Refrigerator Control to OFF.
. Unplug refrigerator.
. Clean, rinse and dry the interior.
. Keep refrigerator 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 freezer sections and
prevents odors and mold from
building up inside while you’re
away.
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on.
play near or craw1 inside the
refrigerator when the doors are
blocked open. They may become
injured or trapped.
. To restart refrigerator when you
return, seepage 6 for resetting
controls.
Moving
. If you have an automatic ice maker,
shut off ice maker water supply at
least a day before you move. When
the last load of ice drops, lift signal
arm to turn off ice maker and empty
ice bin.
mRemoveall food.
n Packfrozen foods in dry ice.
. Turn Refrigerator Control to OFF.
. Unplug refrigerator.
. Clean, rinse and dry the interior.
n Take out all removable parts.
. Wrapremovable parts in paper and
tape them all together. Storeinside
refrigerator.
. Raiseleveling legs.
n Tape the doors shut.
. Tape the electric cord to the cabinet
exterior.
n When you reach your new home,
replace the removable parts and
follow steps beginning on page 2.
. Rememberto connect the water
supply line if you have an automatic
ice maker.
Energy saving tips
. Check the door gaskets for a tight
seal. Level the refrigerator to be
sure of a good seal.
. Clean dust and lint from the
condenser coils every other month.
. Open the doors asseldom as
possible. Decide what you need
before you open the door. Remove
everything you need at one time.
Organize and label food so you will
not have to searchfor items you
want. Closedoor immediately after
you removefood items.
. Storefood in the refrigerator and
freezer sothat air movement is not
blocked.
. Setthe refrigerator and freezer
temperatures so that the drinks
remain cold enough for your
family’s taste and ice cream remains
firm. DoNot set temperatures colder
than they need to be.
n Setthe Exterior Moisture Control to
the OFFposition unless moisture
forms on the outside of the
refrigerator.
. DoNot install your refrigerator next
to your range, water heater, furnace,
radiator, other heat sources or in
direct sunlight.
Reversingthe door swing
Change the direction the doors swing by
following the instruction sheet in the
literature package.

Before You Call For Service
lf you are having an operating problem,
check the chart to seewhat the cause
might be before you call for assistance.
OPERATING PROBLEM CHECK IF WHAT TO DO
Refrigerator will not run. . Power cord is plugged into a live
n Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet.
circuit with proper voltage. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.
. Refrigerator Control is turned on. . Setrefrigerator Control to an on position.
. A house fuse has blown or circuit
n Replacefuse with a time-delay fuse of the
breaker has tripped. Also check if a
correct capacity. Reset circuit breaker.
time-delay fuse has been used.
Rattling, jingling noise or . Anything is on top of or behind the n
Removeobjects from the top or from behind the
unfamiliar sounds. refrigerator when the refrigerator refrigerator.
is operating.
n These are “normal” operating
n Readthe “Normal operating sounds” section
sounds: humming from fans, below.
clicking from thermostat or defrost
cycle, or defrost water draining
into the defrost pan.
Ice maker will not make ice. . Freezer compartment has had . Allow freezer to get cold enough.
(RT14DMand RT18DM- enough time to get cold. With a
optional for other models) new refrigerator, it may require
cooling overnight to reach proper
temperature.
. Signal arm is in the down position
n Put signal arm in the down position.
to start ice maker.
. Water valve is turned to open
n Turn water valve to open position.
position and water is reaching the
ice maker.
Water in the defrost pan.
Light does not work.
9 Weather is hot and muggy.
n A house fuse has blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
n Power cord is plugged into a live
circuit with proper voltage.
n Bulb is burned out.
n Hot and muggy weather can causewater to
collect in the drain pan. Sincewater levels may
reach half-full in the pan, be sure to level the
refrigerator sothe pan doesnot overflow.
. Replacefuse with a time-delay fuse of the
correct capacity. Resetcircuit breaker.
. Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet.
Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box.
. Replacebulb with an appliance bulb. Follow
instructions on page 8.
Motor runs too long.
. Condenser is free oflint and dust. . Removedust and lint from the condenser coils
with avacuum cleaner.
. Weather or room is hot or muggy. . If the temperature outside or inside is warm,
motor-running noises are normal.
n Doorhas been opened frequently . Decide which food items you need before
or a large amount offood has been opening the refrigerator or freezer section. Motor
added to the refrigerator or freezer noise is alsonormal when large amounts of food
compartment. are added to the refrigerator-freezer
compartments.
Remember-your new refrigerator may be larger
than your old refrigerator. It may have more
spaceto cool,which requires a longer-running
motor.
Normal operating sounds
You can expect to hear the following
sounds when your refrigerator-freezer is
operating:
1 Slight hum or soft hiss as the
refrigerator’s fan motor moves air.
. Clicking or snapping sounds occur
when the refrigerator starts and
stops running. The defrost timer
also clicks when the defrost cycle
starts and stops.
. Water sounds occur aswater
gurgles through tubing for afew
minutes after refrigerator stops
running. You may alsohear defrost
water running into the defrost-
water pan.
. Buzzing sounds (from the ice maker
water valve), trickling water and
clatter (or thud) of ice may be heard
if you have an ice maker.
n Operating sounds from the high-
efficiency compressor and motor. It
will run longer than your older
refrigerator.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
(From date of purchase)
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
FuLLFTvEYExRwARRANlY
LIMITED 2ND-5TH YEAR
WARRANTY
LIMITED 2ND-5TH YEAR
WARRANTY
Home Appliances
PRODUCTSCOVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR
All RoperAppliances Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
materials or worlonanship.
Refrigerators
Freezers
Air Conditioners
Dehumidifiers
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.
Microwave Ovens
Automatic Washers
Repair or replacement of magnetron tube which we find
to be defective in materials or workmanship.
Repair or replacement of any part of the gear case
assembly which we find to be defective in materials or
workmanship.
WHATWEWILL NOT PAYFOR
A. SERVICECALLSTO:
1. Correct the installation of your appliance.
2. Instruct you how to use your appliance.
3. Replacehouse fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replaceowner accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairswhen 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, acts of God, or use of product not approved by US.
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.
F. Repairsto parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
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 same time periods stated in the express
warranties for RoperBrand Appliances. Somestates do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damagesor 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 alsohave other rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States,a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your franchised Roper distributor or
military exchange.
HOWTOGETSERVICEORASSISTANCE
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:
. Contact your selling dealer for the authorized servicer in your area!
OR
‘Phone l-800-44-ROPER(1-800447-6737) 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,
MI 49022:
l 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.
(Seeillustrations on pages 3-5.)
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
20North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
Part No. 2150256Rev.E
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