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Home Appliances
UseAndCare .
A Note to You
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Freezer Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing Your Freezer . 6
Using Your Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the temperature
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Adjusting the temperature
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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 ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us notify you about
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Freezer Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under This symbol alerts you to such dangers warning symbols. Please pay special atten- as personal injury, burns, fire, and tion to these symbols and follow any instruc- electrical shock. tions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all operating instructions before l Never allow children to operate, play using your freezer. with, or c
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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. Page references are included for your convenience. NOTE: 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. Style 1 w Light - Model and (on some serial number models) label y - (P. 11) (o
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Style 2 - Light Model and (on some serial number models) label - (P. 11) (on side wall) (P. 2) Temperature control (P. 8) Stationary L door shelves (number varies with model) (P. 9) ’ Key eject lock (on some Storage models) (P. 11) ;;“91”’ \ Leveling legs Drain and -drain cap (P. 7) (on some models) (P. 10) 5
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Installing Your Freezer Proper installation of any appliance is very important. This section will tell you,everything you need to know to install your freezer properly. Installing the handle Remove screws from front of freezer door 1. and discard. II nG-f& Trim piece Handle II 2. Locate handle assembly kit among packing materials. Attach top of handle to top hole in door 3. Use longest with shorter of 2 screws provided. screw here 4. Attach bottom of handle to lower hole in Fre
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Choosing the proper location Read the following items before choosing the location for the freezer. See “Completing the installation” below before sliding freezer into place. 1. Pick a safe place, indoors, away from flammables such as gasoline. 2. Check the strength of the floor. It should hold the weight of a fully loaded freezer. 3. Allow at least 3 inches (7.5 cm) of air space at top and both sides of freezer. 4. Allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of air space between the back of the
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Using Your Freezer In order to obtain the best possible results from your freezer, you must operate it properly. This section will tell you how to do just that. Setting the temperature control Turn the control to 4. This setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 0°F (-17.8%) under normal operating conditions. Allow the freezer to cool 6 to 8 hours before filling with frozen food. Let the freezer cool overnight before adding large amounts of unfrozen food. Never add mo
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Using the refrigerated shelves (on some models) Your freezer is equipped with refrigerated interior shelves. Packages in direct contact with the shelves will have the best refrigera- tion. Fresh, unfrozen food packages should be stored directly on the shelves and not on top of already frozen food packages. When placing the food packages in your freezer, please remember: l The cabinet shelves have the best freezing capability. The door shelves and the bottom of the cabinet have a sligh
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Removing the base grille (on some models) For manual-defrost models: The base grille will need to be removed when defrosting the freezer. To remove the grille: 1. Open the door. 2. Pull on both sides of the grille. To replace the grille: 1. Line up grille support tabs with openings in freezer cabinet. 2. Push firmly to snap grille into place. 3. Close the door. Using the drain system (on some models) The freezer’s drain system consists of: l drain cap and sleeve (at the liner and
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Changing the light bulb (on some models) Electrical Shock Hazard Before removing the light bulb, either turn Temperature Control to OFF and unplug the freezer, or disconnect the electricity leading to the freezer at the main power supply. Shock and injury can occur if electricity remains connected. To replace interior light: 1. Disconnect freezer from power supply, and turn Temperature Control to OFF. NOTE: Turning Temperature Control to OFF does not disconnect power to the freezer
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Caring for Your Freezer Your freezer is designed to give you years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure a long product life. This section will tell you how to care for your freezer properly. Cleaning manual-defrost models Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up to about ‘/4 inch (6 mm) thick- ness. Complete defrosting and cleaning Electrical Shock and should be done at least once a year. In high Product Damage Hazard humidity areas
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7. Wash the inside walls with a solution of 2 tablespoons (26 mg) baking soda to 1 quart (0.95 L) warm water. 8. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 9. Use a sponge, cloth, or paper towel and mild detergent in warm water to clean outside of freezer, door liner, and gasket. 10. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 11. Wax painted metal surfaces outside of freezer to provide rust protection. NOTE: Do not use wax on plastic parts. Wax may damage them. 12. For models with a drain system: Replace the drain h
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What to do during power outages 1. Call the power company. Ask how long power will be off. 2. Keep freezer closed if service is to be Personal Injury Hazard interrupted 24 hours or less. Wear gloves to protect your hands This will help food stay frozen. from dry ice burns. 3. If service is to be interrupted longer Failure to do so could result in dry than 24 hours, do this: ice burns. Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen food locker. OR Place 2 Ibs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in
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Troubleshooting Before calling for service, please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM CHECK THE FOLLOWING The freezer l Is the power cord plugged into a live circuit with the stops running proper voltage? l Is there a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker? l Has local power failed? l Is the Temperature Control set to a numbered setting? l Is there excessive frost, or a package preventing the door The motor seems to r
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Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 15. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 3. If you need FSP@ 1. If you need assistance* . . . replacement parts . . . Call our toll-free telephone number. Dial free from any- FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool where in the U.S.A.: w Corporation for quality parts. Look for this 1-800-44-ROPER symbol of
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Index This index is alphabetical. Look for the word or phrase you are interested in, then look for the page number. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ASSISTANCE LIGHT BULB .............................................. 11 Requesting ............................................ 16 LOCK ......................................................... 11 BASE GRILLE Removing .............................................. 10 MOVING CARE .......................................... 14 BASKET ....................
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ROPER” Domestic Freezer Warranty 1 WE WILL PAY FOR LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. (from date of purchase) FULL FIVE YEAR Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship in the sealed refrigeration WARRANTY (from date of purchase) system. These parts are: 1. Compressor 4. Drier 2. Evaporator 5. Connecting Tubing 3. Condenser WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service
