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Caring for Your Refrigerator....15 Food Storage Guide ......19 Troubleshooting ..21 Requesting Assistance or Service....22 Index ......23 Warranty ..... 24 I-800~44-ROPER Cdl ~8 with qucdo4w of commult8. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER MODELS RT18DK RT18EK Part no. 218504800/4343283...
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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 and Care ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use Guide.
Page 3: Refrigerator Safety
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 SAFtXY INSTRUCTIONS Never allow children to operate, play with,...
Page 4: Parts And Features
Parts and Features Below are illustrations of your appliance with the parts and features called out. To help you find information on specific parts or features faster, page references are included. Model RT18DK Freezer control Juice can rack Door shelf...
Page 5: Before Using Your Refrigerator
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 NOTE: Removing packaging materials Do not remove any permanent instruction labels inside your refrigerator.
Page 6: Installing It Properfy
Leveling Model RT18DK Right to rake; Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling left to lower screws - one on the right and one on the left. To adjust one or both of these, follow the directions below.
Page 7: Using Your Refrigerator
Using Your Refrigerator To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it properly. This sections tells you how to set the controls, remove and adjust some of the features in your refrigerator, how to save energy, and how to reverse the door swing. Setting the controls Refrigerator...
Page 8: Changing The Control Settings
Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. Model RT18DK To remove shelves: 1. Remove items from shelf. 2. Tilt shelf up at front. 3. Lii back of shelf. 4. Pull shelf straight out.
Page 9: Removing The Meat Drawer And Cover
Removing the meat drawer and cover (Model RTISDK only) Remove the meat drawer and cover for easier cleaning. Lift the front, then To remove the meat drawer: the back. 1. Slide meat drawer out to the stop. 2. Lift the front slightly. 3.
Page 10: Using The Ice Cube Trays
Using the ice cube trays If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The moving cob air starts a slow evaporation. The longer you store cubes, the smaller they get. To remove ice: Hold tray both ends, 2. Twist slightly. Using the optional automatic...
Page 11: Changing The Light Bulb
Solving common ice maker problems POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION PROBLEM Ice crescents attached This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasion- at corners ally to keep cubes separated. Ice maker will not ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position. Lower lever to the operate or Ice is not ON (down) position.
Page 12: Understanding The Sounds
Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds that Water sounds your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are When the refrigerator stops running, you new to you, you might be concerned about may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few them.
Page 13: Reversing The Door Swing
Reversing the door swing If you wish to reverse the swing of the doors, TOOLS REQUIRED: follow the steps below. PhillipsTM head screwdriver Socket wrench set or adjustable wrench NOTE: lf removing doors to move refrfgera- tor through a doon,vay, and not reversing the Putty knife door swing, it may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinge.
Page 14 Remove hole plugs from opposite side of doors. Reinstall handles on new side. Seal all original holes with hole plugs from new side. MODEL RT18DK Freezer handle ?’ I Refrigerator 11. Remove plug from upper bearing of...
Page 15: Caring For Your Refrigerator
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 help extend its product life. Thii 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...
Page 16 PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly. Sponge, soft cloth, and gaskets or paper towel with DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- mib detergent and trated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners warm water containing petroleum on plastic parts. Plastic parts Wash, rinse or wipe, and dry thoroughly.
Page 17: Vacation And Moving Care
Vacation and moving care Short vacations Long vacations If you will be gone a month or more: No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. Use up any perishables.
Page 18: Power Interruptions
(a) Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker. Questions Call our toll-free number, 1-80944-ROPER. (b) Place 2 Ihs. (0.9 kg) of dry be in freezer for every cubic foot of freezer space. Thii will keep food frozen for 2 to 4 days.
Page 19: 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 steps. Storing fresh food Wrap or store food in the refrigerator in air- Cheese tight and moisture-proof material.
Page 20: Storing Frozen Food
Storing frozen food Freezing The freezer section is designed for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing Do not expect your freezer to quick-freeze food at home. any large quantity of food. Put no more NOTE: For further information about prepar- unfrozen food into the freezer than will ing food for freezing or food storage times, freeze within 24 hours (no more than 2 to...
Page 21: Troubleshooting
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. CHECK THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM Your refrigera- Is the power supply cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper will not...
Page 22: Requesting Assistance
Corporation for quality parts. Look for thii 1-8004440PER symbol of quality whenever you need a (1-800-447~737) replacement part for your Roper’ appliance. and talk with one of our trained consultants. FSP replacement parts will fii right and work The consuttant can instruct you in how to...
Page 23: Index
Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. - PAGE TOPIC PAGE TOPIC LIGHT BULB CARE Changing ..........11 Moving ..........
Page 24: Warranty
Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliince. 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-...

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