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Summary of Contents for RT12DK

Page 1: ...eatures 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Reiiigerator 7 Caring For Your Refrigerator 12 Food Storage Guide 14 If You Need Assistance Or Service 17 Warranty 20 I BOO 44 ROPER Call us with qmstions of comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZER MODEL RTIZDK ...

Page 2: ...s 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 1 SOO 44 ROPER l 800 447 67371 is available 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first...

Page 3: ...size and use l Do not install the refrigerator next to 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 Require ments and Grounding Instruct...

Page 4: ...s captioned illustrations of your appliance Use them to become familiar with where all parts and features are located and what they look like Ice cubs trays Butter compartment Control panel Refrigerator control Light switch Freezer control 4 ...

Page 5: ... 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 Grounding Instructions Sheet in your Literature Package a prong grounding type wall receptacle Refrigerator power cord grounding plug Install it properly 1 Allow 3 inches 7 5 cm between overhead cabinets and r...

Page 6: ...into the bolt holes on the bottom corners of the refrigerator 3 Adjust each leg so that the refrigerator does not rock 4 Slide the refrigerator into place 5 Place a level on top of the refrigerator first side to side then front to back l Turn a leg clockwise to raise the corner l Turn a leg counterclockwise to lower the corner 6 Check the refrigerator with the level again Repeat step 5 until the r...

Page 7: ...o 3 Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 warmest to 5 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Control to B Freezer Control adjustments range from A coldest to C warmest 3 Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food This may take several hours The settings indicated above should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage The controls will be set correctly when milk or j...

Page 8: ...r 3 Freezer A If Refrigerator Section is TOO COLD Controls not set correctly Refrigerator 2 for your conditions Freezer B If ICE isn t MADE FAST ENOUGH If BOTH SECTIONS are TOO WARM Heavy ice usage Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Door opened often Large amount of food added Very warm or very cold room temperatures Refrigerator Freezer i Refrigerator 4 Freezer B Adjusting the re...

Page 9: ...ptional automatic ice maker If you plan to add an automatic ice maker later Part No IMKIT there 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 NOTE Do not Ucn ice Won until It IS Gonnected to the water wwl lnstructlons hook up WC mached to the back of the refrigerator cabinet l The dial or lever on the side...

Page 10: ...cted to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals such as salt from a maffunctioning softener can damage the ice maker mold and lead to poor ice quality If a softened water supply cannot be avoided it is important that the water softener be well maintained and operating properly Changing the light bulb Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb either unplug the refrigerator or di...

Page 11: ...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 refrig...

Page 12: ...inse and dry thoroughly shelves crisper etc detergent and warm water Outside Sponge cloth or paper towel l Wash outside of cabinet Do not use with mild detergent warm abrasive or harsh cleaners water and an appliance wax or good auto paste wax 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 ...

Page 13: ...t one day ahead When the last load of ice drops turn off the ice maker Make sure all ice is dispensed out of mechanism Unplug the refrigerator Clean rinse it 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 will keep odor and mold from building up Personal Injury Hazard Do not allow children to climb on play near or climb inside ...

Page 14: ...age Guide In This Section Paw Storing fresh food 14 Paw Storing frozen food 15 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 Food placed inthe refrigerator should be wrapped or stored in air and moisture proof material This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the ref...

Page 15: ...Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or a reliable cookbook Packaging The secret of successful freezing is in the packaging The way you close and seal the package must not allow air or moisture in or out Packaging done in any other way could cause food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator and drying of frozen food Packaging recommended for use l Rigid plastic conta...

Page 16: ...l Shrimp uncooked 12 months Poultry l Chicken or turkey whole or parts 12 months l Cooked w gravy 6 months 9 Duck 6 months l Giblets 2 to 3 months l Slices no gravy 1 month 16 FOOD STORAGE TIME Main dishes l Casseroles meat 2 to 3 months poultry 8 fish l Stews 2 to 3 months l TV dinners 3 to 6 months Dairy products l Butter 6 to 9 months l Margarine 12 months l Cheese Camembert Farmer s Mozzarella...

Page 17: ...op of or behind sounds or a behind the refrigerator the refrigerator rattling jingling The sounds are normal noise New features on your new refrigerator make new sounds See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 11 There is water in This is normal in hot muggy Make sure the refrigerator is level so the the defrost pan weather The pan may even be pan does not overflow half full The light doe...

Page 18: ...area For further information write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Ml 49022 Please include a day time phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your area For help finding an authorized servicer in your area call our toll free t...

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Page 20: ...fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by us E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall il be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warr...

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