Gebruiksaanwijzing /service van het product RT18AK van de fabrikant Whirlpool
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UseAndCare 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 17 Food Storage Guide 20 If You Need ci$iYi: . 22 Warranty 24 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, wor/cMass 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 1 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 RTISAK (shown), RTlSBK and RT18BM Automatic ice maker and bin (RTlBBM only) Ice cube trays - Freezer shelf / Control panel - Model and serial number label / (on aide wall) Meat drawer A Adjusta.
Before Using Your Refrigerator I In This Section Page Page I I Cleaning your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . N . . . . . . . 6 Installing it properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Plugging it in 6 Leveling it 7 . . . . . . . .
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 irefrigerator is to be against a wall, you might want to leave extra space so the door can be opened wider.
Using Your Refrigerator In This Section Page Setting the controls ............................ 8 Changing the control settings.. ........ .g Removlng the drop-In trlm pieces .... ..lO Removlng the snap-off door trlm ....... 10 Adjusting the refrigerator shelves .
Exterior moisture control The Exteriir Moisture Control operates electric heaters around the door openings. These heaters help keep moisture from forming on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet. l Use the OFF setting when humidity is low. l Use the ON setting if moisture forms on the outside of the refrigerator cabinet.
Removing the drop-in trim pieces (on some models) To remove the trim piece: 1. Remove all items from the shelf. 2. Pull straight up on the trim piece at each end. To replace the trim piece: 1. Locate each end of the trim piece above the trim pocket opening.
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Adjust the shelves to match the way you use your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong enough to hold bottles, milk and other heavy food items. To remove glass shelves: 1. Remove items from shelf. 2. Tilt shelf up at front.
Model RTl8DK and RTl8HD The meat drawer and cover can be removed for cleaning or moved to another shelf, if desired. Remove the meat drawer first. To remove the meat drawer: 1. Slide the drawer straight out to the stop. 2. Lift the front. 3. Slide drawer out the rest of the way.
Removing the freezer shelf To remove the shelf: 1. Lift front of shelf slightly. 2. Lift back of shelf off supports. 3. Replace in reverse order. Using the ice cube trays If you don’t use cubes, they may shrink. The moving cold air starts a slow evaporation.
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 l They break apart easily. l Shake ice bin occasionally to keep cubes separated. l ON/OFF lever in the l Move ON/OFF lever to the ON (down) OFF (up) position position.
Changing the light bulbs Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing a light bulb, either unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the electricity leading to the refrigerator at the main power supply. Failure to do so could result in electrical 1 shock or personal injury.
Reversing the door swing 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Power lnterruptlons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Vacation and moving care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with mikf detergent and warm water l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners 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. l 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 store food 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: 1-800~ROPER (1-800-447-8737) and talk with one of our trained consultants.
ROPER” Refrigerator Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) WE WILL PAY FOR FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company.
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