WHIRLPOOL RC12
Owner's Manual

DEFROSTING
We recommend that you defrost the freezer when the frost becomes about 1/4" thick. Heavier frost will reduce off. the refrig-

take steps power failures of longer duration, During tO protect your frozen food by placing blocks packages. of dry ice on top of the

AVOID UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALLS CALLING A SERVICEMAN, YOU YOURSELF DIFFICULTY. be covered

erating efficiency. � Do not turn the refrigerator

REPLACING

BEFORE SIBLE

Remove all food from the freezer compartment, � For units with the meat keeper pan, empty the pan and put it back in place. For units without the meat keeper pan, place an empty divider container to collect on the shelf below the defrosted water. the

LIGHT BULB
iT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DiSCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE ATTEMPTING LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT ALWAYS USE A 40 WATT, STANDARD BASE, APPLIANCE TYPE BULB WHEN REPLACING A LIGHT,

CHECK THE NG FOR FO,LOW, POS L,ST
TROUBLES THAT CAN REMEDY WITHOUT ODOR IN CABINET � Odor producing foods should � Interior needs cleaning

. Most of the single door models are equipped with a push-button defrosting system. Push the defrost button on these units and this will automatically begin the defrost cycle. The defrost button is located at the center of the temperature control knob. Remove the plug on the bottom of the tray beneath the evaporator pan. � The defrosting cycle will automatically stop when the refrigerator has been completely defrosted. Empty the pan as it fills with water, � The refrigerator will automatically restart when the defrost cycle has been completed. DO NOT push the defrost time. has a most single door models, control baffle in two-position temperature the drip tray located at the rear The purpose of the baffle is to control temperatures in the freezer or in the fresh food section. When colder ternperaturesaredesiredinthefreezer, closethe temperature control baffle (Pos. A) The open position (Pos. B) should be used when colder temperatures are desired in the fresh food section pos A
(closed) BAFFLE

NOISY OPERATION
� Cabinet not level against each other .._Jlll_l Ir_v..Ir_lM . Weak floor � Dishes rattling

GOI

VACATION? If you will be gone for a month or less, leave the control knob at its usual setting. During longer absences, (a) remove all food, (b) disconnect from electrical outlet, (c) clean the refrigerator thoroughly, (d) leave door open to prevent odor formation.

CABINET

VIBRATES

� Cabinet not level � Weak floor

CABINET LIGHT � Bulb burned out � No power at outlet

NOT

WORKING

button

a second

REFRIGERATOR

WON'T

RUN to OFF

IF YOU NEED
SERVICE The model number, serial number and bill of material (BM) number of your model are listed on a serial plate on the back of the unit. We suggest you record these numbers in the space provided on the front of this Owner's Manual. Refer to all of these numbers in any correspondence with your dealer or distributor concerning your model.

� Temperature control turned � Line cord not plugged in No power at electrical outlet

� House fuse blown

RUNS TOO LONG �Modern refrigerators are larger and run colder, which requires more running time. � Prolonged door openings � Control set too cold � Condenser needs cleaning
� Poor air circulation around RUNS provides condenser TOO more stable

REFRIGERATOR

ORP T_AY_'

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REFRIGERATOR FREQUENTLY � Frequent running

� Too many door openings � Prolonged door openings FROZEN FOODS not DRY OUT or sealed

� temperatures are Packages properly
POS. El DRIP TRAY (open) BAFFLE MOISTURE

wrapped

COLLECTS

INSIDE

� Too many door openings � Hot, humid sation MOISTURE OUTSIDE weather increases conden-

COLLECTS SURFACE

ON

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� Hot, humid weather increases condensa�Prolongeddooropenings tion. As humidity decreases, moisture will disappear

POWER FAILURE
Most power failures are corrected in an hour or two and will not affect your refrigerator temperatures. However, you should minimize the number of door openings while the power is off.

HEAW IN FROST FREEZER
� Frequent door openings � Prolonged door openings � Hot, up humid weather increases frost build-