Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RT14EK Whirlpool
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UseAndCare es A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 6 Using Your Refrigerator 8 Caring For Your Refrigerator 13 Food Storage Guide 16 If You Need Assistance Or Service 18 Warranty 20 1-800~44-ROPER Call us with questions or comments.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance. You purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience went into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: l Read all instructions before using the l Never allow children to operate, play with, refrigerator. or crawl inside the refrigerator.
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. The model you have purchased may have all or some of the parts and features shown and may not match the illustration exactly.
Models RT14GD (shown), RT14HD and RT14DK ice cube (on side wall) Models RT14EK Control panel Model and serial number label (on side wall) Slide-out wire shelves Butter compartment Butter dish ~UIGD on.
Before Using Your Refrigerator I In This Section Page Cleaning your refrigerator ................ .6 Installing it properly ........................... 7 Plugging it in ....................................... 6 Leveling it ............................
Installing it properly 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Allow 3 inches (7.5 cm) between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top. Allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between the refrigerator condenser on the back and the wall. Allow % inch (1.25 cm) on each side of the refrigerator for ease of installation.
Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Setting the temperature control . . . . . . . . 8 Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves . ...9 Reversing the door swing . . . . . . . . . .
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. Lii back of shelf over stop. 4. Slide shelf out the rest of the way.
Using the ice cube trays (RT14DK, RT14HD, and RT14GD) 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.
Solving common ice maker problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION Ice crescents attached . This is normal. They break apart easily. Shake bin occasion- at corners ally to keep cubes separated. Ice maker will not 6 ON/OFF lever is in the OFF (up) position.
Reversing the door swing (not for RTMEK) 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. Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new refrigerator may make sounds that your old one didn’t.
Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 I Vacation and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts (covers and panels) Sponge, soft cloth . Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. or paper towel with mild detergent and DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners warm water containing petroleum on plastic parts.
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 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.
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 storefood placed in the refrigerator 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, contact 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 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.
2. If you need assistance* . . . Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.A: l-600-44-ROPER (l-600-447-6737) and talk with one of our trained consultants.
ROPER” Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) WE WILL NOT PAY FOR WE WILL PAY FOR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
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