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Summary of Contents for RT18AK

Page 1: ...re Using Your Refrigerator 6 Using Your Refrigerator 8 Caring For Your Refrigerator 17 Food Storage Guide 20 If You Need ci iYi 22 Warranty 24 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments NO FROST REFRIGERATOR FREEZERS MODELS RT18AK RT18BM RT18HD RT20BK RT18BK RT18DK RT20AK RT22AK ...

Page 2: ...mbol dangers as personal injury burns fire 1ad ele iical shot PI This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage lit01 Our toll free number l 800 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 see If You Need Assistance Or Service on ...

Page 3: ...frig erator do it safely Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the Asso ciation of Home Appliance Manufactur ers Help prevent accidents I SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 us...

Page 4: ...e purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and may not match the illustration exactly This manual is designed to cover several models Control panel all models Refrigerator control Exterior moisture control Light Freezer switch control Models RTISDK shown and RTISHD Butter compartment Door shelves snap off door trim on RTl EIHD Crisper cover Crispers Base grille base grille 4 ...

Page 5: ...BM only Ice cube trays Freezer shelf Control panel Model and serial number label on aide wall Meat drawer A Adjustable shelves glass or wire depending on model Leveling rollers behind base grille Models RTZOAK shown RT20BK and RT22AK Base grille 4J lutter only Base grille ...

Page 6: ...ll After removing all packaging materials then remove clean your refrigerator before using it if OR necessary See cleaning instructions on l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing pages 17 and 18 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 p...

Page 7: ...st the back wall 4 If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker hook up the ice maker water supply See Installation Instructions Leveling it 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 Remove base grille See page 15 2 To raise front turn screw clockwise 3 To lower front turn screw counterclock Ri...

Page 8: ...s you how to set the controls remove and adjust some of the features in your refrigerator and how to save energy Setting the controls Temperature controls Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in the refrigerator When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time 1 Set the Refrigerator Control to 4 Refrigerator Control adjustments range from 1 warmest to 8 coldest 2 Set the Freezer Contr...

Page 9: ...d added l Very cold room temperature can t cycle often enough Refrigerator 4 Freezer A Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first refrigerator or freezer use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide If you have l Wait at least 24 hours between adjust ments questions call our toll free number See paw 23 l Then adjust the Free...

Page 10: ...trim piece straight down until it stops 3 Replace items on the shelf Removing the snap off door trim on some models To remove the trim piece 1 Remove all items from the shelf 2 Pull out on the inside tab at each end of the trim piece 3 Pull trim piece straight out To replace the trim piece 1 Line up ends of the trim piece with the button on the door liner wall 2 Push trim piece straight back until...

Page 11: ... the shelf supports on cabinet wall 2 Tilt shelf up at front until hooks drop into slots Lower front of shelf to level position Removing the meat drawer and cover Models RT18AK RT18BK RT18BM RTZOAK RTZOBK and RT22AK To remove the meat drawer 1 Slide meat drawer out to the stop 2 Lift front of meat drawer 3 Slide meat drawer out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 T...

Page 12: ...tx stop lift the front and pull again Removing the crispers and crisper cover To remove the crispers 1 Slide the crisper straight out to the stop 2 Lii the front 3 Slide out the rest of the way 4 Replace in reverse order To remove the cover 1 For some models Push up glass insert from the bottom then slide it out with both hands 2 Lift front of cover frame 3 Pull cover frame up and out 4 Remove met...

Page 13: ...OFF lever is a wire signal arm DOWN to make ice automatically UP to shut off the ice maker IMPORTANT Do not turn ice maker on until it is connected to the water supply Instructions for ice maker water supply hook up 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 Good water quality is important for good ice quali...

Page 14: ...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 pages 17 and 18 l Plumbing to ice make...

Page 15: ...th a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Reconnect refrigerator to power supply NOTE Not all commercial appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator Be sure to replace a bulb with one of the same size and shape Removing the base grille To remove the grille 1 Open refrigerator door 2 Pull base grille forward to release the support tabs from the metal clips 3 Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened behind the grille T...

Page 16: ...efrost water pan Ice maker sounds l trickling water l thud clatter of ice If your refrigerator has an 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 ...

Page 17: ... parts and clean the refrigerator hot Remove and install defrost pan according to the following directions carefully Failure to do so could result in personal injury PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside 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 l Hand...

Page 18: ...ee page 15 l To remove defrost pan lift pan over wire brace remove tape if any l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly l Replace with notched corner to the rear Push it in all the way l Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing into pan l Replace base grille l Remove base grille l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month l Replace base grille Floor und...

Page 19: ... 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...

Page 20: ...in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Esw Store without washing in the egg bin pro vided on some models or 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 Ch...

Page 21: ...tic coated paper l Non permeable plastic wraps made from a Saran film Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods Do not use l Bread wrappers l Non polyethylene plastic containers l Containers without tight lids l Waxed paper l Waxed coated freezer wrap l Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food Free...

Page 22: ...ousehold fuse or circuit breaker blown tripped Is a bulb burned out The optional ice maker does not work Is the freezer cold enough to make ice It could take overnight for the freezer to reach the proper temperature Is the ON OFF lever in the ON down position Is the water valve turned on Does the water line have a cloa or leak You hear unfa Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator miliar ...

Page 23: ...is symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Roper appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Roper appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call our toll free telephone number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was...

Page 24: ...not approved by us E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance YK This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warran ties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances Some...

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