Whirlpool RT12DC - Manual (Page 5)

Removing crisper and crisper
cover
Model RT12DC
Lift the back,
To remove crisper:
1. Slide crisper straight out.
2. Replace in reverse order.
To remove cover:
1. Lift back, then slide to the rear until
the front can be lifted.
2. Lift cover up and out.
To replace cover:
1. Slide the front cover tabs in from
the rear of the front supports on the
refrigerator walls.
2. Lower back of cover into place.
Models RT14DK and RT14DM
Lift the front.
To remove crisper:
1. Slide crisper straight out to the
stops.
2. Lift the front.
3. Shde crisper out the rest of the
way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To remove cover:
1. Lift the front, then the back.
2. Pull up and out.
To replace cover;
1. Fit cover notches on back of cover
into back nubs on walls of
refrigerator.
2. Lower front into place.
Ice cube trays
(RT12DC and RT14DK)
Remove ice by slightly twisting the tray
with both hands.
NOTE: The longer ice cubes are stored,
the smaller they get. Slow evaporation is
caused by the movement of cold air.
Automatic ice maker
Model RT14DM includes a factory-
installed ice maker. The ice maker is an
optional accessory for model RT14DK.
Cubes left in the bin for long
periods of time may develop an off­
flavor, like stale water. Throw old
cubes away. Cubes may also
become smaller if stored for a long
time.
Good water guality is important for
good ice quality. It is not
recommended that you connect the
ice maker to a softened water
supply. If a softened water supply
cannot be avoided, it is important to
maintain the water softener so it
operates properly. Water softener
chemicals, such as salt from a
malfunctioning softener, can
damage the ice maker mold and
lead to poor quality ice.
Changing the light bulb
A
warning
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug the refrigerator or
disconnect the main electric power
supply to the refrigerator before
changing a bulb. Failure to do so
can result in electrical shock or
injury.
Connect the ice maker to the water
supply before turning it on.
The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal
arm. Lower signal arm to make ice.
Raise signal arm to turn off the ice
maker.
Freezer must be cold enough for the
ice maker to work. This may take
eight hours or more before the
correct temperature is reached.
“First" ice may be discolored or off-
flavored because of new plumbing
coimections. Throw away first few
batches of ice.
Change ice cube size with the dial
or lever on the side of the ice maker.
Ice crescents are normally attached
at the corner. They break apart
easily.
Normal soimds include water
running when the ice maker is
working and the thud of ice as it
falls into the bin.
If ice is not being made fast enough
and more ice is needed, turn the
Refrigerator Control to a higher
number. Wait 24 hours, and if this
does not increase the ice supply,
turn the Freezer Control to A.
Raise the signal arm before you
remove the ice bin. When you
replace the bin, push it in aU the
way. Then lower the arm to the ON
position.
supply.
2. Remove the bulb from the socket
located behind the Control Console
and throw the bumed-out bulb
away.
3. Replace with a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
4. Recormect power supply.
NOTE: Not aU commercial appliance
bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to
replace a bulb with one of the same size
and shape.
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