Roper RT18DK User manual

Home Appliances
UseAndCare
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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 16
Food Storage Guide 20
If You Need
Assistance
Or Service 22
Warranty 24
l-800-44-ROPER
Call us with questions or comments.
NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
MODELS RT18DK RT18EK

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class 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 properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please com-
plete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help
us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire
and electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
your personal property.
Our toll-free number, I-SOO-44-ROPER (l-800-447-6737), is
available 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 22. If you need further help, feel free to call
us. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial
number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on
page 4). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these
numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and 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 Phone
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Important Safety Instructions
l Read all instructions before using the aNever allow children to operate, play with,
refrigerator. or crawl inside the refrigerator.
*Child entrapment and suffocation are l Never clean refrigerator parts with
not problems of the past. Junked or flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
abandoned refrigerators are still danger- fire hazard or explosion.
ous even if they will “just sit in the l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your old refrig- DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
erator, do it safely. Please read the OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
enclosed safety booklet from the LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
Association of Home Appliance Manu- ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
facturers. Help prevent accidents. CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
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Help us help you
Please:
l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor
that will hold the weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator or other heat source.
l Do not use the refrigerator in an area
where the room temperature will fall below
55°F (13°C).
l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
l 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.)
l Do not load the refrigerator with food
before it has time to get properly cold.
l Use the refrigerator only for the uses
described in this manual.
l Properly maintain the refrigerator.
l 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 appliance. Use them to become familiar
with where all parts and features are located and what they look like.
Model RTI 8D
Freezer
number label
wire shelves
Model RT18EK
Freezer
control panel f
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Model and
serial
number label Y I
(on side wall)
Slide-out
wire shelves y I
Trivet
Leveling
legs - \
Juice can
rack
Door shelf
Refrigerator
- control panel
Utility
compartment
P
Stationary
door shelves
Juice can
rack
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Door shelf
Refrigerator
control panel
Utility
.compartment
Stationary
pdoor shelves
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Refrigerator controls
ECONOMY
A reduce exterior
moisture
v save power
REFRIGERATOR
WARMER v COLDER
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Freezer control
FREEZER
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
MORE COLD
Adjust control to a higher number
LESS COLD
Adjust control to a lower number
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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 and level it.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Removing packaging materials
Remove tape and any inside labels (except
the model and serial number label) before
using the refrigerator.
To remove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
l 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 Instruc-
tions” on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do
not remove 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-l 7.
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 switch or pull chain. Do
not use an extension cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Ground-
ing Instructions Sheet in your Literature
Package.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle P
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Refrigerator 11
power cord mrllj ^
s-prong w
grounding
plug
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Installing it properly
1. Allow l/2 inch (1.25 cm) air space on each
side of the refrigerator for ease of installa-
tion.
2. Allow 1 inch (2.5 cm) air space behind
and 3 inches (7.5 cm) air space above
the refrigerator for proper circulation.
3. If installing the refrigerator with the hinge
side against a wall, you might want to
leave extra space so the door can be
opened wider.
4. Make sure the floor below the refrigerator
is level and strong enough to support a
fully-loaded refrigerator.
Leveling it
Model RTI 8DK
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. Open refrigerator door.
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterclock-
wise.
4. Check with level.
5. Close refrigerator door.
Model RT18EK
Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling legs-
one on the right and one on the left. To
adjust one or both of these, follow the
directions below.
1. Open the refrigerator door.
2. Tilt refrigerator back slightly.
3. Turn leveling leg to adjust height.
4. Replace refrigerator on floor.
5. Check with level.
6. Close refrigerator door.
Right to raise;
left to lower
Use a screw-
Lower N
4
Lower
f Raise
Turn leveling
leg to adjust

Using Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Setting the controls ............................8
Adjusting the control settings ...........9
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ....9
Removing the meat drawer
and cover ...........................................10
Removing the crispers
and crisper cover ..............................10
Using the ice cube trays ..................11
Page
Using the optional
automatic ice maker .........................11
Changing the light bulb ...................12
Understanding the sounds
you may hear ....................................13
Saving energy ...................................13
Reversing the door swing ................14
To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it
properly. This sections tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust some of the
features in your refrigerator, how to save energy, and how to reverse the door swing.
Setting the controls
Refrigerator control
The Refrigerator Control is in the refrigera-
tor. When you plug in the refrigerator for the
first time:
l Set the Refrigerator Control to 0 (mid
setting).
Freezer control
The Freezer Control is in the freezer. When
you plug in the refrigerator for the first time:
l Set the Freezer Control to 3 (mid setting).
Economy control
The Economy Control operates electric
heaters around the door openings. These
heaters help keep moisture from forming on
the outside of the refrigerator.
l Use the reduce exterior moisture setting
if moisture forms on cabinet.
l Use the save power setting when humidity
is low.
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ECONOMY
A reduce exterior
moisture
v save power
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Adjusting the control settings
If you need to adjust the temperature in
either compartment, keep these things in
mind:
l Adjusting the Refrigerator Control or the
Freezer Control changes the temperature
in BOTH compartments.
l Setting the Refrigerator Control to OFF
stops cooling in BOTH compartments.
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjust the shelves to match the way you use
your refrigerator.
Model RTI 8DK
To remove shelves:
1. Remove items from shelf.
2. Tilt shelf up at front.
3. Lift back of shelf.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace shelves:
1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots
in the shelf supports on cabinet wall.
2. Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into
slots. Lower front of shelf to level position.
Model RT18EK
To remove the shelves:
1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop.
3. Lift the front slightly.
4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.
To replace the shelves:
1. Fit back of shelf between desired pair of
shelf guides.
2. Lift the front slightly.
3. Slide shelf in until it clears all stops.
4. Lower shelf to level position.
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Removing the meat drawer and cover
(Model RT18DK only)
Remove the meat drawer and cover for
easier cleaning.
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop.
2. Lift the front slightly.
3. Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Remove the meat drawer.
2. Tilt front of cover up.
3. Pull cover up and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit bottom notches of cover over rear and
center cross bars of shelf.
2. Lower cover into place.
3. Replace the meat drawer.
Lift the front, then
the back.
Pull out to the
stop, lift the front,
and pull again.
Removing the crispers and crisper cover
(Model RT18DK only)
Use your crispers to store fruit and veg-
etables.
To remove the crispers:
1. Slide crisper out to the stop.
2. Lift the front.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove the cover:
1. Lift the front, then the back.
2. Pull cover up and out of cabinet.
To replace the cover:
1. Fit rear cover notches into nubs on rear of
refrigerator walls.
2. Lower front of cover into place.
Lift the front, then
the back.
Pull out to the stop, lift the
front, and pull again.
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Using the ice cube trays
If cubes are not used, 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 ends.
2. Twist slightly.
Using the optional automatic ice maker
If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker, or if you plan to add one later (Kit
No. FRKIT94), here are a few things you will
want to know.
l 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 on the ice
maker until it is connected to the water
supply. Instructions for ice maker water
supply hookup are attached to the back
of the refrigerator cabinet.
l The dial or lever on the side of the ice
maker changes the size of the cubes.
l You may hear water running when the ice
maker is working. You’ll hear ice falling
into the bin. Don’t let these sounds bother
you.
l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal
arm to shut off the ice maker. When you
replace the bin, push it in all the way and
lower the ice maker signal arm to the ON
position.
l 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 salt 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 the water softener
is operating properly and well maintained.
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Common ice maker problems
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Ice crescents
attached at
corners
l This is normal l They break apart easily.
l Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated.
Ice maker l ON/OFF lever in the l Move ON/OFF lever to the ON (down)
won’t
make ice
Off-taste or
odor in ice
OFF (up) position position.
l Freezer not cold l Ice maker will not operate until freezer is
enough cold enough to make ice. This could take
overnight.
l Ice attracts airborne l Dump old ice and make a new supply.
odors; old ice Store excess ice in a covered container.
l Poor water quality l Water containing minerals (such as sulfur)
may require a filter. Try to avoid softened
water supplies.
l Foods not properly l Wrap food properly. See pages 20 and 21.
wrapped
l Ice bin and freezer l Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning
need cleaning chart on page 16.
l Plumbing to ice maker l Follow Installation Instructions for proper
ice maker water supply hookup. (See
back of refrigerator cabinet.) Try to avoid
softened water supply.
l New ice maker l First few batches of ice from a new ice
maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice
and make a new supply.
Changing the light bulb
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 Control Panel to bulb.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
NOTE: All appliance bulbs will not fit in your
refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb with
one of the same size and shape.
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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’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, and 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 sound 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 few
minutes after it stops. You may also hear
defrost water running into the defrost water
pan.
Ice maker sounds
l trickling water
l thud (clatter of ice)
If your refrigerator has an automatic 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.
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 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.
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but
don’t overcrowd it so air movement is
blocked.
l 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.
l 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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Reversing the door swing
If you wish to reverse the swing of the doors,
follow the steps below.
NOTE: If removing doors to move refrigera-
tor through a doorway, and not reversing the
door swing, it may not be necessary to
remove the bottom hinge.
To reverse the door swing:
1. Remove the top hinge assembly as
shown. Keep all parts together.
After removing top hinge assembly, lift
freezer door up off center hinge.
Hinge cover
Screws
Top hinge
Shim
2. Remove the center hinge assembly as
shown. Keep all parts together.
After removing the center hinge
assembly, lift refrigerator door up off
bottom hinge.
Washer
Hinge pin
Center hinge
Screws
Washer
TOOLS REQUIRED:
l T-l 5, T-25 Torxdrivers
l Socket wrench set
l Putty knife
l Phillips screwdriver
3. Remove the bottom hinge assembly as
shown. Keep all parts together.
Washer
Hinge pin
Bottom hinge
Bolts
4. Remove cabinet screws and hole plug
from the center hinge holes and reinstall
in opposite side holes.
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5. Remove both handle assemblies as
shown. Keep all parts together.
Remove hole plugs from opposite side
of doors. Reinstall handles on new side.
Seal all original holes with hole plugs
from new side.
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Freezer
handle
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6. Reinstall the bottom hinge assembly in
the new side. Reinstall hinge pin in
opposite hole. Do not tighten the screws.
The hinge must remain loose against the
cabinet for easier alignment.
7. Lift the refrigerator door up onto the
bottom hinge assembly. Hold door in
place while reinstalling center hinge
assembly.
NOTE: Center hinge must be turned
upside down before reinstallation.
8. Level refrigerator door while holding door
against front of cabinet. After leveling,
tighten bottom and center hinge screws.
9. Remove screws (or plugs) from the
hinge holes in the top of the cabinet and
reinstall them in the opposite side.
10. Remove plug from top of freezer door
and reinstall on opposite side.
11. Lift freeze; door up onto the center
hinge assembly. Reinstall top hinge
assembly while holding door in place.
Do not tighten the screws.
12. Align the doors so they are parallel to
each other. Adjust doors to cabinet so
the gasket seals but does not bind.
13. Tighten all hinge screws.
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Caring For Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Cleaning your refrigerator ...............16
Vacation and moving care ...............18
Page
Power interruptions ..........................19
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable 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.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically. However, clean both
about once a month to help prevent odors
from building up. Wipe up spills right away. Personal Injury Hazard
To clean your refrigerator, unplug it, take Refrigeration system tubes are near the
out all removable parts and clean the defrost pan and can become hot. Clean
refrigerator according to the following defrost pan carefully.
directions. Failure to do so could result in personal
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PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Outside
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel with mild detergent,
warm water and an
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
Inside walls Sponge, soft cloth or
(allow freezer to paper towel with baking
warm up so cloth soda or mild detergent
won’t stick) and warm water
HOW TO CLEAN
l Hand wash, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l 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.
l Wash with mixture of warm water
and
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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PART
Door liners
and gaskets
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Sponge, soft cloth l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
or paper towel with
mild detergent and DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen-
trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners
warm water containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
Soft, clean sponge l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
or soft, clean cloth
with mild detergent DO NOT USE paper towels, window
and warm water sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable
fluids. These can scratch or damage
material. See “Important Safety Instruc-
tions” on page 3.
Defrost pan Sponge or cloth l Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
(behind refrigera- with mild detergent l Wash defrost pan. Do not remove defrost
tor on top of and warm water pan to clean.
compressor) l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Level refrigerator.
Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner l Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
(on back of with extended
cabinet) l Vacuum coils at least once every other
narrow month.
attachment l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Level refriqerator.
Floor under
refrigerator Floor cleaners l Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water
supply line allows.
l Clean floor.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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Vacation and moving care
Long vacations
If you will be gone a month or more:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Remove all food from the refrigerator.
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
dispensed out of the ice maker
mechanism.
Unplug the refrigerator.
Clean it, rinse well and dry.
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.
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 8.
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:
l Raise the signal arm to the OFF (up)
position.
l Shut off the water supply to the ice
maker.
l Empty the ice bin.
Moving
When you are moving the refrigerator to a
new home:
1. 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 Disconnect the water line.
l 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 and refer to page 6. Also,
if your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker, remember to reconnect the water
supply line.
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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 foods 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 Ibs. (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
hands from dry ice burns.
OR
(c) If neither a food locker or dry ice is
available, use or can perishable
food at once.
3. 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.
Questions ?
Call our toll-free number, I-800-44-ROPER.
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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 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.
Leafy vegetables
Remove store wrapping and trim or tear off
bruised and discolored areas. Wash in cold
water and drain. Place in plastic bag or
plastic container and 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 original container in a
crisper, or store in a loosely closed paper
bag on a refrigerator shelf.
EsKls
Store without washing in the original carton
on interior shelf.
Milk
Wipe milk cartons. For best storage, place
milk on interior shelf.
Butter or margarine
Keep opened butter in covered dish or
closed compartment. When storing an
extra supply, wrap in freezer packaging
and freeze.
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 1 to2
Ground beef 1 to2
Steaks and roasts 3 to 5
Cured meats 7to10
Bacon 5 to 7
Cold cuts 3 to 5
Variety meats 1 to 2
* When storing meat longer than the times
given, follow the directions for freezing.
NOTE: Use fresh fish and shellfish the same
day as purchased.
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