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Page 1: ...atures 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 6 Using Your Refrigerator 8 Caring for Your Refrigerator 16 Food Storage Guide 20 Troubleshooting 22 Requesting Assistance or Service 23 Warranty 24 1 800 44 ROPER Call us wlth questlons or comments 14 NO FROST TOP FREEZER REFRIGERATOR PART NO 2183013 ...

Page 2: ...nce ROPER appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price To ensure you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registra tion Card provided with your applianc...

Page 3: ...er clean refrigerator parts with flam mable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion l FOR YOUR SAFETY l DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EX PLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Help us help you Please l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the wei...

Page 4: ...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 Temperature control Light switch Style 1 Automatic Ice maker P 10 Ice bln Partlal shelf Control panel P 8 Model and se1 number label on side wall Crlsper cover P 9 Crlspers P 9 Leveling r I I 7 rlal I Butter compartment Slide out wlre shelves P...

Page 5: ...al shelf on side wall Utlllty bln on some models Slide out _ wlre shelves I P 7 Style 3 Control panel P 8 Model and se number label on side wall J rlal J Sllde out wlre shelves P 9 Trivet Levellng 3 Butter models Butter compartment 5 ...

Page 6: ...tant Safety Instructions 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 and 17 Plugging it in Recommended Grounding Method A 115 Volt...

Page 7: ... Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers to prevent rocking on uneven floors To adjust rollers 1 Roll refrigerator into position 2 Adjust rollers by turning the leveling screws located at the front of the base l Turn clockwise to raise l Turn counterclockwise to lower NOTE Rollers are adjusted correctly when the refrigerator no longer rocks when the doors are opened or closed 3 Repeat t...

Page 8: ...e Temperature Control to 3 nor mal Temperature Control adjustments range from I warmest to 5 coldest NOTE Turning the Temperature Control to OFF stops cooling in both the refrigera tor and freezer compartments but it does not disconnect the refrigerator from the power supply 2 Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food This could take several hours 3 Adjust the Temperatu...

Page 9: ...the way Removing the crispers and cover To remove the crispers 1 Slide crispers straight 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 cover front and remove the cover support 2 Lift cover up and slide out To replace the cover 1 Fit cover tabs into lowest cabinet slots and push in Lower the front retainers into place 2 Insert...

Page 10: ...RTANT Do not turn ice maker on 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 Good water quality is important for good ice quality Try to avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply Water softener chemicals suc...

Page 11: ...cal shock or serious injury IMPORTANT l Use copper tubing only and check for leaks l Install ice maker tubing in areas where temperatures are above freezing Tools required l Standard screwdriver l As inch and X inch open end wrenches or 2 adjustable wrenches l inch nut driver l inch drill bit l Hand drill or electric drill properly grounded NOTE Your appliance dealer has a kit available with a X i...

Page 12: ...ar of Compresslon nut TO REFRIGERATOR Controls water supply 4 Using a grounded drill drill a X inch hole on the cold water pipe you have selected 5 Fasten shut off valve to cold water pipe with pipe clamp Be sure outlet end is sol idly in the X inch drilled hole in the water pipe and that washer is under the pipe clamp Tighten packing nut Tighten the pipe clamp screws carefully and evenly so washe...

Page 13: ...le then turn the nut an additional l 2 turn using a wrench Do not over tighten 2 Turn shut off valve ON CHECK FOR LEAKS TIGHTEN ANY CONNECTIONS INCLUDING CONNECTIONS AT THE VALVE OR NUTS THAT LEAK 3 The ice maker is equipped with a built in water strainer If local water conditions require periodic cleaning or a well is your source of water supply a second water strainer should be installed in the ...

Page 14: ...igerator from the 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 the Control Panel to remove bulb 3 Replace with 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 ...

Page 15: ...ning It also makes a sound when the refrigerator starts The defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle starts 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 eve...

Page 16: ...and clean the refrigerator Failure to do so could result in personal according to the following directions injury PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Removable parts shelves crisper etc Outside Inside walls allow freezer to warm up so cloth won t stick 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...

Page 17: ...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 tlons on page 3 Condenser Vacuum cleaner l Roll refrigerator out away from the wall coils with extended narrow attachment l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty Coils may need cleaning as often as every other month...

Page 18: ...ving 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 t...

Page 19: ...reezer 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 nor 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 ...

Page 20: ... original container in a crisper or store in a loosely closed paper bag on a refrigerator shelf Eggs 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 orig...

Page 21: ...lastic 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 Wax paper l Wax coated freezer wrap l Thin semi permeable wrap The use of these wrappings could cause food odor taste transfer and drying of frozen food Freez...

Page 22: ...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 See page 10 Is the water valve turned on Does the water line have a clog or leak Is something on top of or behind the refrigerator Some new sounds are normal See Understanding the sounds you may hear on page 15 You hear unfamiliar sound...

Page 23: ...our If you prefer write to area refer to Step 2 or call our toll free telephone number in Step 1 Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 4 If you are not satisfied 2000 North M 63 with how the problem was solved Benton Harbor Ml 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP...

Page 24: ...cident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5 93 This ROPER appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden...

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