Whirlpool RTIGDK manual

UseAndCare A Note To You 2 ~r~z:““y 3 Parts And Features 4 Before Using Your Refrigerator 6 Using Your Refrigerator 8 Caring For Your Refrigerator 16 Food Storage Guide 20 If You Need ?sEz . 22 Warranty 24 l-800-44-ROPER Call us with questions or comments. NO-FROST REFRIGERATOR-FREEZER MODELS RTIGDK RT16VK Mq[...]

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

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injuq when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions: l Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. l Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still danger- ous . . . even if they will “[...]

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[...]

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 - drr Base grille Leveling -4 (behin?~!~~ grille) Control panel (all models) I- W-I ;-lW -- -6 -- 4 4 I- -Y--- -I 8 I Refrigerator Freezer control control 5[...]

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 NOTE: Do not remove any permanent Remove tape and any inside labels (except instruction labels inside your refrige[...]

Installing it properly 1. Allow % 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 [...]

Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Changing the control settings . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Removing the drop-in door trim pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Removing the snap-off door trim . . ..I0 Adjusting the refrigerator s[...]

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 l Wait at least 24 hours between adjust- in the chart below as a guide. If you have ments. questions, call our Consumer Assistance Center number. (See page 23.) l Then adjust the Freezer C[...]

Removing the snap-off door trim 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: 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[...]

Removing the meat drawer and cover 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. Replace in reverse order. To remove the cover: 1. Remove meat drawer. 2. Push cover hack to release the rear of the[...]

Adjusting the crisper cover track &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. 2. Gently pull up on front end of the center track. 3. Pull rear end [...]

l The dial or lever on the side of the ice maker changes the size of the cubes. l 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. l If you remove the ice bin, raise the signal arm to shut off the ice maker. When you replace the bin, push it in all the way and low[...]

Removing the base grille 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 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 fastened behind the grille.[...]

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[...]

Caring For Your Refrigerator Page Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Power interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 1 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. This section tells [...]

PART Door liners and gaskets 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. Plastic parts (covers and panels) Soft, clean sponge or soft, clean cloth with [...]

Vacation and moving care 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: 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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. Please read through this and se[...]

2. If you need assistance* . . . Call our toll-free number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: l-80044-ROPER (1-888-447-6737) 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 [...]

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