Using Your Freezer
Setting the temperature control
Turn the control to 4. This setting is designed to maintain the temperature at or near 0°F
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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 more than
NOTE:When the freezer is first started, the compressor will run constantly until the cabinet is cooled. It may take up to 6 to 8 hours or longer, depending on room temperature and the number of times the freezer door is opened.
After the cabinet is cooled, the compressor will turn on and off as needed to keep the freezer at the proper temperature.
The outside of your freezer may feel warm. This is normal. The freezer’s design and main function is to remove heat from packages and air space inside the freezer. This heat is transferred to the room air, so the outside of the freezer may feel warm.
Adjusting the temperature control
. Turn control to a higher number for colder temperatures.
. Turn control to a lower number for less cold temperatures.
Refrigerated shelves
Your freezer is equipped with refrig- erated interior shelves. Packages in direct contact with the shelves will have the best refrigeration. 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, it should be remembered:
n The cabinet shelves have the best freezing capability. The door shelves and the bottom of the cabinet have a slightly higher temperature. Therefore, packages sensitive to temperature (meat, poultry, etc.) should not be placed on the door shelves or the freezer bottom.
. Give the cold air a chance to completeI> surround the packages.
Lower storage gate
Pull top up, then forward.
To lower gate:
1.Lift top of gate up slightly to clear supports.
2.Pull gate forward.
To raise gate:
1.Return gate to upright position.
2.Lift top of gate slightly to clear supports.
3.Lower gate into supports.
The key eject lock (model RV15EFR)
If your freezer is equipped with a lock, it can help reduce the hazard of child entrapment.
To lock or unlock the freezer, you must hold the key in the lock while turning. The lock is spring loaded, so the key cannot be left in the lock.
If the key is lost, contact your Roper dealer for a replacement. Always give the complete model and serial number of your freezer when requesting a replacement key.
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