UseAndCare

Table of Contents

(complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Refrigerator Safety . . . . . . . . 3

Parts and Features . . . . . . . . 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

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Table of Contents

A Note to You.. .......................................... 2

Refrigerator Safety ................................... 3

Parts and Features ................................... 4

Before Using Your Refrigerator .............. 6

Cleaning your refrigerator ..................... 6

Plugging it in ......................................... 6

Installing it properly ............................... 7

Leveling it.. ............................................ 7

Using Your Refrigerator.. ......................... 8

Setting the temperature control ............. 8

Adjusting the refrigerator shelves.. ........ 9

Removing the crispers and cover.. ........ 9

Using the ice cube trays.. .................... 10

Using the automatic ice maker.. .......... 10

Attaching the ice maker to a water supply ........................................ 11

Changing the light bulb ....................... 14

Understanding the sounds you may hear ...................................... 15

Saving energy ..................................... 15

Reversing the door swing ................... 15

Caring for Your Refrigerator ................. 16

Cleaning your refrigerator ................... 16

Vacation and moving care.. ................. 18

Power interruptions ............................. 19

Food Storage Guide ............................... 20

Storing fresh food.. .............................. 20

Storing frozen food.. ............................ 21

Troubleshooting .................................... 22

Requesting Assistance or Service ...... .23

Warranty ................................................. 24

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a ROPER@ appliance.

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 appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service on your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number.

You can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagrams on page 4 or 5 for location of label).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealers name, address, and telephone number.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

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Refrigerator Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

@Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still danger- ous . . . even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.”

If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, do it safely. Please read the enclosed safety booklet from the

Association of Home Appliance Manu- facturers. Help prevent accidents. l

Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator. l

Never clean refrigerator parts with flam- mable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. l

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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.

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Please:

Install and level the refrigerator on a floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use.

Do not install the refrigerator near an oven, radiator, or other heat source.

Do not use the refrigerator in an area where the room temperature will fall below

55°F (13°C).

Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.

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 l l l

Do not load the refrigerator with food before it has time to get properly cold.

Use the refrigerator only for the uses described in this manual.

Properly maintain the refrigerator.

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.

NOTE: The model you have 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)

Temperature control Light switch

Style 1

Automatic Ice maker -

(P. 10)

Ice bln -

Partlal shelf -

-7

Control panel

(P. 8)

I- number label

(on side wall)

Crlsper cover

(P. 9)

Crlspers ,

(P. 9)

Leveling

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Butter compartment

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Slide-out wlre shelves

(P. 9)

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Style 2

Ice cube travs -

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Partlal shelf

(on side wall)

Utlllty bln

(on some models) wlre shelves ’

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(P. 7)

Style 3

(P. 8)

Control panel

Model and se rlal

J number label

(on side wall)

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Sllde-out wlre shelves -

(P. 9)

Trivet

Levellng

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Butter models)

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Butter compartment

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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.

NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under the refrigerator at the front. l

To remove any remaining glue: l

Rub briskly with your thumb to make a ball, then remove.

OR

Soak area with liquid hand-dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above. Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the material. See “Important

Safety Instructions” on page 3.

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, 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 grounding plug

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Installing it properly

1. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between over- head cabinets and refrigerator top.

2. Allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall.

3. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation.

4. If the hinge side of the refrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider.

5. Level your refrigerator.

Leveling it

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 l

Turn clockwise to raise.

Turn counterclockwise to lower.

NOTE: Rollers are adjusted correctly when the refrigerator no longer rocks when the doors are opened or closed.

3. Repeat this procedure whenever the refrigerator is moved.

NOTE: If you want the doors to close easier, use the rollers to raise the front of the refrigerator slightly.

Use a screw- drlver to adjust

Vlew of roller with hinge In place

Levellng screw

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Using Your Refrigerator

To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This section tells you how to set the temperature control, remove and adjust some of the features in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.

Setting the temperature control

The Temperature Control is in the refrigera- tor. It controls the temperature in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

When you plug in the refrigerator for the first time:

1. Set the 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 Temperature Control to have food as cold as you like. The setting indicated above should be correct for normal, household refrigerator usage.

NOTE: The built-in exterior moisture control continuously guards against moisture build- up on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet.

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Adjusting the refrigerator shelves

The refrigerator shelves can be adjusted to match the way you use your refrigerator.

To remove the shelves:

1. Remove items from the shelf.

2. Slide shelf straight out to the stop.

3. Lift back of shelf over stop.

4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.

To replace the shelves:

1. Slide back of shelf into shelf track in wall of cabinet.

2. Guide front of shelf into shelf track.

3. Slide shelf in all the way.

Removing the crispers and cover

LIR cover front, then the back. 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 cover support (with the long tab toward the front) into the groove on the underside of the cover.

NOTE: If the support needs adjustment, turn base clockwise to raise or counter- clockwise to lower.

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Using the ice cube trays

(on some models)

If you don’t use the cubes, they may shrink.

The moving cold air starts a slow evapora- tion. The longer you store cubes, the smaller they get.

To remove ice:

1. Hold tray at both ends.

2. Twist slightly.

Using the automatic ice maker

(on some models)

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If you have an automatic ice maker, or if you plan to add one later, there are a few things you will want to know:

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 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.

The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes.

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 that the water softener is well maintained and operating properly. r up to stop Ice maker.

Down to start ice maker.

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Solving common ice maker problems

PROBLEM ice crescents attached at corners ice maker will not operate or ice is not made fast enough l

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasionally to keep cubes separated. l l

ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the

ON (down) position.

Freezer is not cold enough. Adjust temperature control and wait 24 hours.

Off-taste or odor in ice l l l l

New plumbing connections can cause discolored or off- flavored ice. Discard the first few batches of ice.

Cubes are stored too long. Throw them away and make a new supply.

Foods in freezer are not wrapped properly. See “Food

Storage Guide” on pages 20 and 21.

Freezer and ice bin need to be cleaned. See page 16.

Attaching the ice maker to a water supply

Read all directions carefully before you begin.

Before purchasing, make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use piercing type or %-inch saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical supply to refrig- erator before installing.

Electrical drill must be grounded before drilling holes in water line.

Failure to do so could result in death, electrical shock, or serious injury.

Cold water supply

Ice maker water valve contains a flow washer which is used as a water pressure regulator. The ice maker needs to be connected to a cold water line with water pressure limitations of 20-120 PSI. If a problem occurs, call your utility company. l l

IMPORTANT:

Use copper tubing only and check for leaks.

Install ice maker tubing in areas where temperatures are above freezing. l l l l l

Tools required:

Standard screwdriver

‘As-inch and X-inch open-end wrenches or

2 adjustable wrenches

%-inch nut driver

%-inch drill bit

Hand drill or electric drill (properly grounded)

NOTE: Your appliance dealer has a kit available with a X-inch saddle type shut-off valve, a union, and copper tubing. l l l

IMPORTANT:

It may take up to 24 hours for your ice maker to begin producing ice.

If operating the refrigerator before install- ing the water connection, turn ice maker to the OFF position to prevent operation without water.

All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.

INSTALLATION IS NOT WARRANTED

Connecting to water line

1. Find a %-inch to 1 V&inch vertical COLD water pipe near the refrigerator.

NOTE: Horizontal pipe will work, but the following precaution must be taken: Drill on the top side of the pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill. This also keeps normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

2. Measure from connection on rear of refrigerator to water pipe. Add 7 feet

(2.1 m) to allow for moving refrigerator for cleaning. This is the length of X-inch O.D. copper tubing you will need for the job

(length from connection to water pipe

PLUS 7 feet (2.1 ml). Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

3. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long enough to clear line of water.

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 washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten or you may crush the copper tubing, especially if soft (coiled) copper tubing is used. Now you are ready to connect the copper tubing.

6. Slip compression sleeve and compres- sion nut on copper tubing as shown in diagram. Insert end of tubing into outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not over tighten.

Turn ON main water supply and flush out tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF shut- off valve on the water pipe. Coil copper tubing.

Vertical cold water plpe

%lnch O.D.

Inlet on rear of

Compresslon nut

TO REFRIGERATOR +

*Controls water supply

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Connecting to refrigerator

1. (On kit models, assemble water valve to refrigerator per kit instructions.) Route the copper tubing through the tube clamp provided as shown at right. Connect the

X-inch copper tube from the shut-off valve to the water valve at the lower, left rear of cabinet. Remove tape label from valve inlet and insert tubing until it bottoms out. (Approximately l/2 inch.)

Tighten nut by hand as much as possible; 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 S-inch water line. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer. Install at either tube connection.

4. Reconnect electrical supply to refrigerator.

Use only %-Inch copper tublng from cold water llne

*Tube clamp

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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. Turning the

Temperature Control to the OFF position does not disconnect the refrigerator 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 with one of the same size, wattage, 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.

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. l l

Ice maker sounds

trickling water thud (clatter of ice)

Slight hum, soft hiss

You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor and moving air.

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.

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. l l

Saving energy

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You can help your refrigerator use less electricity.

Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.

Clean the condenser coils regularly.

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.

Reversing the door swing

(on some models)

You can change the hinges on your refrig- erator so the doors open the other way.

Refer to the instruction sheet included with your refrigerator. l l l

Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don’t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.

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.

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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Caring for Your Refrigerator

Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to 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

I * defrost automatically. How- ever, clean both about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Wipe up a spills right away.

To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrig- erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts, and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions.

Personal Injury Hazard

Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. Remove and install defrost pan carefully.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

PART

Removable parts

(shelves, crisper, etc.)

Outside

Inside walls

(allow freezer to warm up so cloth won’t stick)

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)

Sponge, soft cloth, or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water

HOW TO CLEAN l

Hand wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. l l l

Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

Wipe and dry thoroughly.

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 l

Wash with mixture of warm water and

- mild detergent, or

- baking soda (2 tablespoons

[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).

Wipe and dry thoroughly.

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PART

Door liners and gaskets

Plastic parts

(covers and panels)

Condenser coils

WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN

Sponge, soft cloth, l

Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly. or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water

DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- trated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts.

Soft, clean sponge l

Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly. or soft, clean cloth

DO NOT USE paper towels, window with mild detergent sprays, scouring cleansers, or flammable and warm water fluids. These can scratch or damage material. See “Important Safety Instruc- tlons” on page 3. l

Roll refrigerator out away from the wall. Vacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment l l l

Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need cleaning as often as every other month.

Roll refrigerator back into place. Make sure to leave 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the cabinet back and the wall.

Check to see if the refrigerator is level.

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Vacation and moving care

Short vacations Moving

No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks.

When you are moving the refrigerator to a new home:

1. Use up any perishables.

2. Freeze other items.

1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:

3. 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.

Disconnect the water line. l

Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position. l l

Shut off water supply to ice maker.

After the last load of ice drops, lift the signal arm to the OFF (up) position. l

Empty the ice bin. l

2. Remove all food from the refrigerator.

Long vacations

If you will be gone a month or more:

1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.

2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: l l

Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time.

When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the ice maker mechanism.

3. Unplug the refrigerator.

4. Clean it, wipe well, and dry.

5. 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.

3. Pack all frozen food in dry ice.

4. Unplug the refrigerator.

5. Clean it thoroughly. Wipe 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.

6. 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.

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.

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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 food 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. (907 g) 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 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 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.

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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 placed 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 fresh- ness.

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.

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 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.

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APPROXIMATE TIME 1

Cured meats

Bacon

1 Cold cuts

Variety meats

7to10

5 to 7

3 to 5

1 to2

‘If 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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Storing frozen food

The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing food at home.

NOTE: For further information about prepar- ing food for freezing or food storage times, contact your local Cooperative Extension

Service or check a freezer guide or 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 through- out the refrigerator and drying of frozen food. l l l l l

Packaging recommended for use:

Rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting lids

Straight-sided canning/freezing jars

Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Plastic-coated paper

Non-permeable plastic wraps (made from a Saran film)

Follow package or container instructions for proper freezing methods. l l l l l l

Do not use:

Bread wrappers

Non-polyethylene plastic containers

Containers without tight lids

Wax paper

Wax-coated freezer wrap

Thin, semi-permeable wrap

The use of these wrappings could cause food odor, taste transfer, and drying of frozen food.

Freezing

Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze any large quantity of food. Put no more unfrozen food into the freezer than will freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to

3 pounds of food per cubic foot of freezer space). Leave enough space for air to circulate around packages. Be careful to leave enough room at the front so the door can close tightly.

Storage times will vary according to the quality of the food, the type of packaging or wrap used (airtight and moisture-proof), and the storage temperature, which should be

0°F (-17.8%).

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Troubleshooting

Listed in the chart below are the most common problems consumers run into with their refrigerator. Please read through this chart before calling for service. It could save you the cost of a service call.

PROBLEM

Your refrigerator will not operate

The lights do not work

The optional Ice maker does not work

You hear unfamiliar sounds or a rattling/ jlngllng noise

There is water in the defrost pan

The motor seems to run too much

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage?

Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?

Is the Refriaerator Control set to the OFF position?

Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage?

Has a household fuse or circuit breaker blown/tripped?

Is a bulb burned out?

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.

This is normal on hot, muggy days. Make sure the refrigerator is level so the pan does not overflow.

Are the condenser coils dirty?

Has the door been opened often? Has a large amount of food been added at one time? The motor naturally runs longer if these things happen.

Is the room hot? If the room is too warm, the motor runs longer to keep the unit cool.

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WITH QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

Requesting Assistance or

Service

Before calling for assistance or service, please check ‘Troubleshooting” on page 22. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.

1. If you need assistance* . . .

Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: w l-800-44-ROPER

(l-800-447-6737) and talk with one of our trained

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consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.

If you prefer, write to:

Mr. William Clark

Consumer Assistance Representative

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 North M-63

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

2. If you need service* . . .

Contact the dealer from whom you pur- chased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your area. For help finding an authorized servicer in your area, call our toll-free number

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3. If you need FSP replacement parts . . .

FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool

Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your ROPER@ appli- ante. 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 2 or call our toll-free telephone number in Step 1.

4. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved . . .

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Contact the Major Appliance Consumer

Action Program (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, and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem.

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 80608

*When asking for help or service:

Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request.

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ROPER”

Refrigerator Warranty

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LENGTH OF WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

(from date of purchase)

WE WILL PAY FOR

FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company.

FULL FIVE-YEAR

WARRANTY

(from date of purchase)

FSP 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. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company.

WE WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of your refrigerator.

2. Instruct you how to use your refrigerator.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.

4. Replace light bulbs.

B. Repairs when your refrigerator is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

C. Pickup and delivery. Your refrigerator is designed to be repaired in the home.

D. Damage to your refrigerator caused by accident, 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 incidental or consequential damages, so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Roper distributor or military exchange.

If you need service, first see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section of this book.

After checking “Requesting Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our toll-free telephone number, 1-800-44-ROPER (l-800-447-6737), from anywhere in the U.S.A.

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