Use & Care Guide for a Roper Refrigerator
Roper, a home appliance company, manufactures a refrigerator line that has most basic refrigerator components including a freezer compartment and user-controlled thermostat. The company outlines how to properly care for and use the refrigerator to keep it operating efficiently. If you experience problems when using the refrigerator, it also provides information on how to troubleshoot and solve such issues. Does this Spark an idea?
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Usage
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When you first install your Roper refrigerator, the controls are set to the middle settings. Keep them at these settings for 24 hours to give your refrigerator time to cool sufficiently. Adjust the controls warmer or colder after that period. Some Roper refrigerators come with an ice maker with a shutoff arm to turn the ice maker on or off. After the refrigerator is installed, the ice maker takes up to 24 hours to produce the first batch. The refrigerator and freezer areas defrost automatically, but clean both about once a month to prevent odor and residue buildup.
Care
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Roper recommends using using a soft cloth or sponge dipped in warm water and a mild detergent for cleaning. It does not recommend using harsh cleaners such as bleaches, window cleaners or scouring cleansers for cleaning. The condenser does not typically require cleaning; however, those in dusty homes or those with pets may wish to clean the condenser with a soft vacuum brush about every two to three months to keep the refrigerator operating efficiently.
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Troubleshooting
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When using the refrigerator it may not turn on, the motor may run excessively, it may seem noisy or the temperature may feel too warm. Problems with the ice maker include it not producing ice, it producing small or off-color ice or it producing ice pieces that have an odor. Roper recommends checking to see if the outlet is working if the refrigerator will not run. The refrigerator may run more than you are used to because of its high-efficiency compressor. Most sounds coming from the refrigerator are normal. Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool sufficiently before addressing cooling issues. If the ice maker does not work correctly, the problem is sometimes related to the water supply connected to the ice maker.
Safety Instructions
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Roper recommends plugging the refrigerator's power cord into a grounded three-prong outlet. The company does not recommend using an extension cord with the refrigerator. Disconnect the power before servicing or installing the ice maker. Two or more people are required to move the refrigerator. Keep flammable products, including cleaners, away from the refrigerator.
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