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Whirlpool RT17DK manual

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    E c A Note To You Important Safety lnstwctions Parts And Features Before Using Your Refrigerator Using Your Refrigerator Caring For Your Refrigerator 2 3 4 6 8 16 Food Storage Guide 20 If You Need Assistance Or Service 22 Warranty 24 1-800~44ROPER Call us with questions of comments. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER MODELS RT17DK RT17EK y/g3[...]

  • Page 2

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, worMclass 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. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your applia[...]

  • Page 3

    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or lnju-rv when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: . Read all instructions before using the l Never allow children to operate, play with, reftigerator. or crawl inside the refrigerator. *Child entrapment and suffocation are l Never clean refrigerator p[...]

  • Page 4

    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 they may not match the illustration exactly. This manual covers several models. M[...]

  • Page 5

    Model RT17EK freezer bottom Snap-off shelf trim 644 Edllll Utility ,compatiment Model and Leveling rollers (behind base grille) Base grille Control panel (all models) Refrigerator control Freezer control 5[...]

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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. To rem[...]

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    Installing it properly 1. Allow 55 inch (1.25 cm) space on each side and at the top of the refrigerator for ease of installation. 2. 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. 3. The refrigerator can be flush against the back wall. Leveling it Your refrigerator[...]

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    Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Removing the drop-in door trim pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Removing the snap+ff door trim .[...]

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    Changing the control settings If you need to adjust temperatures in the l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first. refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. If you have l Wait at least 24 hours between adjust- ments. questions, call our Consumer Assistance Center number. (See page 23.) l Then adjust the Freezer C[...]

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    Removing the snap-off door trim To remove the trim piece: 1. Remove all items from the shetf. 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: 1. Line up ends of the trim piece with the button on the door liner wall. 2. Push trim piece straight back until it snaps securely into[...]

  • Page 11

    Removing the crispers and crisper cover Because your crispers are not the same size, your crisper cover has an adjustable center track so you can switch positions of the crisp- ers. You can adjust the center track with the cover in the refrigerator by removing the crispers and the cover insert. To remove the crispers: 1. Slide crisper straight out [...]

  • Page 12

    Using the ice cube trays If cubes are not used, they may shrink. The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation. The longer you store cubes, the smaller they get. To remove Ice: 1. Hold tray at both ends. 2. Twist slightly. Using the optional automatic ice maker If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, or if you plan to add one later (Part N[...]

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    Common ice maker problems PROBLEM Ice crescents attached at corners Ice maker won’t make ice Off-taste or odor in ice CAUSE SOLUTION l This is normal . They break apart easily. l Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes separated. l ON/OFF lever in the . Move ON/OFF lever to the ON (down) OFF (up) position position. l Freezer not cold . Ice maker[...]

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    Removing the base grille Condenser To remove the base grille: 1. Open the refrigerator door. 2. Grasp the grille with both hands. 3. Push down on the top edge of the grille to coils Defrost Dan release the top clips. 4. Roll the grille toward you to release the top clips. 5. Pull grille away from the refrigerator. NOTE: Do not remove the Tech Sheet[...]

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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 tha[...]

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    Caring For Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Page Cleaning your refrigerator . . ..-........ 16 Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Vacation and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do [...]

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    PART Door liners and gaskets Plastic parts (covers and panels) WHAT TO USE HOW 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 trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Soft, clean sponge l Wash, rinse and dry thor[...]

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    Vacation and moving care 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. l When the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is dispensed out of the i[...]

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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 foods 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. (0.[...]

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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 in the refrigerator in air- tight and moisture-proof material. This prevents food odor and taste transfer throughout the refrigerator. For dat[...]

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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 freezin[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or Service Perfomance 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[...]

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    2. If you need assistance* . . . Call our toll-free number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: l-80044-ROPER (l-800-447-6737) and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified service company in your [...]

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    ROPER” Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an author&d Roper service company. FSP replacement parts and repair la[...]