Roper RT16VK Use And Care Manual
Roper RT16VK Use And Care Manual

Roper RT16VK Use And Care Manual

No-frost refrigerator-freezer

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A Note To You
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Parts And Features
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Before Using Your
Refrigerator
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Using Your
Refrigerator
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Caring For Your
Refrigerator
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Food Storage Guide 20
If You Need
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Warranty
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NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER
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  • Page 1 NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER A Note To You ~r~z:““y Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator Food Storage Guide 20 If You Need ?sEz Warranty l-800-44-ROPER Call us with questions or comments. MODELS RTIGDK RT16VK...
  • Page 2 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injuq when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: 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 .
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual covers several models. Model RT16VK Ice cube trays and shelf -...
  • Page 5 Model RT16DK ke cube trays and - shetf Easyclean freezer bottom Control panel d Model and serial number label 0 (on side wall) Meat drawer Crisper cover - Crispers Control panel (all models) ;-lW I- -Y--- -I 8 I Refrigerator control Base grille Leveling...
  • Page 6: Before Using Your Refrigerator

    Before Using Your Refrigerator It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. 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.
  • Page 7 Installing it properly 1. Allow % inch cm) space on each (1.25 side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 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.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls ......8 Changing the control settings ... 9 Removing the drop-in door trim pieces .
  • Page 9: Changing The Control Settings

    Changing the control If you need to adjust temperatures refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. If you have questions, call our Consumer Assistance Center number. (See page 23.) REASON: CONDITION: Refrigerator Door opened often section Large amount of food added too warm...
  • Page 10: Removing The Snap-Off Door Trim

    Removing the snap-off 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: Line up ends of the trim piece with the button on the door liner wall.
  • Page 11: Removing The Meat Drawer

    Removing the meat drawer Remove the meat drawer and cover for easier cleaning. To remove the meat dmwer: 1. Sk meat drawer out to the stop. 2. Lii the front of the meat drawer. 3. Slii meat drawer out the rest of the way. 4.
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Crisper Cover Track

    Adjusting the crisper &cause your crispers are not the same size, your crisper cover has an adjustable center track so you can swftch positbns of the crispers. To remove the center track: 1. Push up the cover insert from the bottom, then slide out with both hands.
  • Page 13 The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes. You may hear water running when the ice maker is working. You’ll hear ice falling into the bin. Don’t let these sounds bother you. If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker.
  • Page 14: Removing The Base Grille

    Removing the base grille To remove the base grille: Open the refrigerator door. 2. Grasp the grille with both hands. 3. Push down on the top edge of the grille to release the top clips. 4. Roll the grille toward you to release top clips.
  • Page 15: Understanding The Sounds You May Hear

    Understanding the sounds 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.
  • Page 16: Caring For Your Refrigerator

    Caring For Your Refrigerator ....16 ....16 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life.
  • Page 17 WHAT TO USE PART Door liners Sponge, soft cloth and gaskets or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water Plastic parts Soft, clean sponge (covers and or soft, clean cloth panels) with mild detergent and warm water Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water...
  • Page 18 Vacation and moving Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more: Remove all food from the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: 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.
  • Page 19 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 keep both doors less, closed. This helps foods stay frozen. 2. If service will be interrupted longer than hours: (a) Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker.
  • Page 20: Food Storage Guide

    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 Storing fresh food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in air- tight and moisture-proof material.
  • Page 21 Storing frozen The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food 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.
  • Page 22 If You Need Assistance Service Performance problems often result from little things you can fix without tools. Please read the chart below before calling for service on your appliance. 1. Before calling for assistance Listed in this chart are the most common problems consumers run into with their appliances. Please read through this and see if it can solve your problem.
  • Page 23 . . . ment 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@’ appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized appliance. This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential ties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances.

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