Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RTl4GD Whirlpool
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A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 5 Using Your Refrigerator 7 Cating For Your Refrigerator 13 Food Storage Guide 76 If You Need Assistance Or Service 18 Warranty 20 l-800-44-ROPER Call US with questions or comments.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper@ applliance. You purchased a quality, wofti-c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy m#eny years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
Important Safety Instructions 1 To reduce the risk of We, electrkal shock, or injury when using your refrigeratolm8, follow these basic precautions: l Read all insttuctions before using the refrigerator. *Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.
Parts And Features This section contains cadioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with where all parts and ieatures are located a;ld &ithey kmk like.
Before Using Yc:wr Refrigerator I In This Section Pa* I I Cleaning your refrigerator ................ .5 In stalling it properly ........................ .6 Plugging ft In . ..r ................................... 5 Lwellng it ........................
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 wail. 3. Allow l/i inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation.
Using Your Hefrigerator In This Section Page Page Setting the temperature control . . . . . . . . 7 U eing the automatic ke maker . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting the refrigerator Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 shelves .
Adjusting the refrigeratlor shelves Adjust refrigerator shefves 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. Lii hack of shelf over stop. 4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.
Using the ice cube trays (RTlIDK, RT14GD and RT14HK) If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The moving cokf air starts a slow evaporation. The longer cubes are stored, the smaller they get. To remove ice: 1. Hold tray at both ends. 2. Twist slightly.
PROBLEM Ice crescents aikched at corners Ice maker won’t make ice Off-taste or odor in ke CAUSE SILUTION l This is normal l ‘They break apart easily. l ON/OFF lever in the l INK ON/OFF lever to the ON (down) OFF (up) position 1 K>sition. l Freezer not cold l Ice maker will not operate until freezer is enough c:old enough to make ice.
Changing the light bulb Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electrfcity 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 suppty.
Saving energy You can help your refrigerator use less electriiity. l Go ahead and till up the refrigerator, but l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level don’t overcrowd it so air movement is the cabinet to be sure of a good seal. blocked. l Clean the condenser coils regularly.
Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section PW PWP Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Vacation and moving can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of clependable service.
PART Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts (covers and paneW Defrost pan WHAT TO USE HO’W TO CLEAN Sponge, soft cloth l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. or paper towel with mild detergent and DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- warm water tratad detergents, bleaches or cleaners coMainlng petroleum on plastk parts.
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: .Tum off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. @When the fast load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker.
Food Storage Guide There is a correct way to package and store refrigeriated or frozen food. To keep food fresher, longer, take the time to study these recommended steps, Storing fresh food Wrap up or store food placed in the refrig- erator in airtight and moisture-proof material.
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, coritact your local Cooperative Extension Service or check a freezer guide or reliable cookbook.
If You Need Assistance Or Service Performance problems often result from little things pu can fii without tools. Please read through “1. Before calling for assistance . . .I’ below I jefore calling for service on your appliance. 1. Before calling for assistance .
2. If you need assistance* . . . Cell our tolbfme telephons number. Did free from anywhere in the U.S.& 1 -ROPER (1-000-447~737) and talk with one of our trained consultants.
ROPER” Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) FULL FtVE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) WEWILLPAYFOR FSP@ replacemel’tt parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an ainhorized Roper service company.
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