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A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have

gone into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed

this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your

appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner-

ship Registration Card provided with your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to

these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is an example of the use of the symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such

dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and

electrical shock

Our toll-free number, l-80044-ROPER (l-800447-6737). is

available 24 hours a day.

If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see ‘If

You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 20. If you need further help, call us. When calling, you

will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this

information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience,

we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from

the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip

together in a safe place for future reference.

Moded Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Nams

Dealer Phone

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

when using your wesher, follow be& precautions, including the

l Read all instructions before using your l Do not tamper with the controls.

washer. l If your hot water has not been used

l Do not machine wash or machine dry recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),

items deaned, washed, soaked in, or hydrogen gases may build up in your

spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or water heater and your hot water pipes.

other flammable fluids. The fumes can HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To

create a fire hazard or explosion. Always prevent injury or damage, before using

hand wash and line dry items containing your washer, turn on all hot water faucets

these materials. and allow water to run for several min-

. Flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents, utes. This will allow gases to escape. Do

kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be not smoke or use any open flame near

used or stored in or near your washer. Do your faucet while it is open.

not add flammable fluids to your wash Please ...

water. These substances give off vapors

that can create a fire hazard or explosion. l Have only a qualified repairman install,

repair, or replace parts on washer.

l Do not allow children to operate, play with,

or crawl on or inside your washer. Super-

vise children closely when your washer is

used near them.

l Before your washer is removed from

service or discarded, remove the lid to

prevent accidental entrapment.

l After starting a cycle, do not reach into the

basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is

pushed in and all motion stops.

l Maintain washer properly.

. Protect washer from the weather and

keep it where the temperature will not fall

below freezing.

l Install and level washer on a floor that

can support the weight.*

l Connect washer to the correct 3-prong

outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and

drain.’

l Ground washer properly.*

‘See the Installation Instructions.

Understanding your responsibilities

l Store detergent, laundry aids and other l Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia

materials in a cool, dry place where or acids (such as vinegar or rust re-

children cannot reach them (in a locked mover) in the same wash. Hazardous

cabinet if possible). fumes can form.

l Read and follow instructions on pack- . Unplug power supply cord before

ages of detergent and laundry aids, attempting to service your washer.

especially warnings and precautions. l Do not machine wash fiberglass

l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled materials. Small particles can stick to the

with vegetable or cooking oil. These fabrics washed in following loads and

items may contain some oil after laun- cause skin irritation.

dering. Due to the remaining oil, the

fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

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Knowing Your Washer’s

Features

The parts and features of your washer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and

features before using your washer.

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Operating Your Washer

In This Section

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brting your washer -5

............................. . Sekting a cycle nd time .............................. 7

Starting or stopping your washer .....................5 Using rinse md spin ....................................... 6

Selecting a load size ......................................... .5 What happena in each cycle ........................... 6

Selecting a wash temperature .......................... .6 Using tha chlorine bleach dispm~~ .............S

Operating your washer properly assures maximum washing efficier-q. This section gives you

important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.

Before starting your washer

Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted See page 10 for additional “Before you wash”

load in the washer before starting. information.

Starting or stopping your washer

Startlng your washer:

Select a load size (see below).

Wash water bmparature

2. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it

clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s

outer ring points to the number and wash water

temperature in the cycle you 4

want. The numbers are minutes of wash

time. Wash water temperature is indicated

by the letter near Fill (H=Hot, W=Warm, GCold). a

(See pages 6-8.)

3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Stopplng and restarting your washer:

l To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle

Control Knob. I

Wash time

l To restart the washer, close the lid (if necessary)

and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Selecting a load size

Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that corresponds

to the size load you want to wash. Select a setting based upon

the size of the load and the fabric you are washing. See pages

10 and 11 for additional loading information.

To change the load size setting after the washer has started to

fill, move the Selector to the desired new setting.

Load size tips

l Items should move freely during the wash. Do not overload

the machine or select a load size that is too small for the wash

load.

l Use the Large load size setting for best results with permanent press clothes.

l Reduce wash time when using the Small load size setting. Loads with only a few

small items need less wash time. 5

Selecting a wash temperature

Your washer selects a wash water temperature

and time when you select a wash cyde (see

‘Selecting a cycle and time” on page 7).

Match the wash water temperature to the

type of fabric and soils being washed. All

rinses are cold.

Far hot wash water, turn the Cycle Control

Knob to Heavy Soil, 14 minutes wash time.

For warm wash water, turn the Cycle Control

Knob to Regular Soil, 10 minutes wash time; or

Short, 6 minutes wash time.

For oold wash water, turn the Cycle Control

Knob to Normal Soil, 4-6 minutes wash time;

or Short, 2 minutes wash time.

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You may select different wash times by first

selecting the water temperature and then

turning to the new wash time. For example, if

you desire 14 minutes wash time with cokl

water:

1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it

clockwise to Normal Soil-6 (cold wash

water).

2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob and allow

your washer to fill.

3. When your washer has filled, push in and

turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to

Heavy Soil-14. (Your washer may add a

small amount of additional warm water,

but this should not affect the overall desired

wash water temperature.)

4. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Water temperature tips

- Use warm or hot wash water with permanent

press fabrics.

- For heavily soiled permanent press or knit

clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak in warm water

before washing.

See the ‘Water usage guide” on page 14 for

more information.

Selecting a cycle and time

Use the following information to guide you

when selecting a wash cycle and time. If you want a dierent temperature, see

“Selecting a wash temperature” on page 6.

When you select a wash cycle, your washer

selects the wash water temperature.

Heavy soil cycle

The Heavy Soil cycle features hot water for

heavy soils and longer spins to shorten drying

time.

- Use 14 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily

constructed fabrics and heavily soiled loads.

Regular soil cycle

The Regular Soil cycle features warm wash

water and longer spins to shorten drying time.

This cycle is suitable for most wash loads.

- Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean cottons,

permanent press and some synthetic fabrics

that are moderately to heavily soiled.

Normal soil cycle

The Normal Soil cycle features cold wash water

for special fabrics and longer spins to shorten

drying time.

- Use 6 minutes of wash time with cold water to

wash moderately soiled delicate items and

washable knits.

- Use 4 minutes of wash time with cold water to

wash lightly soiled delicate items and washable

knits.

Short cycle

The Short cycle features a brief wash cycle with

warm or cold wash water.

- Use 6 minutes of wash time with warm wash

water to clean lightly to moderately soiled

delicate items.

Heavy sdl cyck

I Rogulr soil cyck

Ncmlsl sdl cycle

Using rinse and spin

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled

clothes, or washing special-care items, you

may want an extra rinse and spin.

1. Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn clock-

wise to one of the dots on the dial, as

illustrated.

2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer

will fill to selected load size, agitate, drain,

and spin.

What happens in each cycle

When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a

number and pulled out, the washer fills to the

selected water level with the selected water

temperature before agitation and timing start.

The washer will begin agitating immediately

after filling; agitation can occur with the washer

lid up or down. After agitation starts, the knob

turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the

cycle ends.

The washer pauses brlefly throughout

each cycle. These pauses are normal for

washer operation.

NOTE: If your washer drains into a laundry

tub, remove lint collected in the tub or strainer.

Fill

hl!kl Wash selected time

-e- Drain-No agitation

Id!3 Spin

Fill

Rinse

Drain-No agitation

Using the chlorine bleach dispenser

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not

guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for

a full load. Use less with lower water level

settings. Follow manufactureA directions for

safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to

avoid spilling.

1. Load the washer.

2. Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into

dispenser. Do not let bleach splash, drip or

run down into washer basket. Undiluted

bleach will damage any fabric it touches.

3. Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted

automatically during the wash part of the

cyde.

NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add

powdered chlorine or all-fabric bleach to your

wash load. The dispenser is for liquid chlorine

bleach use only.

Laundry Tips

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Before you wnh ............................................... 10 wvtng lamdulng probhn~ ....................... 15

Removing ohins ............................................... 11 tiring for your washor.. ................................ 19

water umgs guide ............................................ 14 Care during puloda of non-uw

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lhlng laundy aids ........................... ..“. ........... 15 saving nsrgy ................................................ 19

Wnhiig spsoial-osra items ............................ 15

This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional washing information, and

discusses solutions to common laundering problems.

Before you wash

Preparing clothes for washing

Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid

snagging other it6ms. Remove

pins, buckles, and other hard

objects to avoid scratching

the washer interior. Remove

unwashable trim and

Empty pockets and turn them inside out.

Turn down cuffs and brush away lint and dirt.

Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.

Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.

Mend tears, loose hems and seams.

Treat spots and stains. (See pages 1l-1 3 for

pretreatment and stain removal information.)

Stained or wet garments should be washed

promptly for best results.

Sorting

Separate heavily soiled items from lightly

soiled ones even if they would

normally be washed together.

Separate lint givers (towels,

chenille) from lint takers (cordu-

roy, synthetics, permanent

press). When possible, turn lint givers

inside out.

Separate dark from light colors, colorfast from

noncolorfast.

Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy

cottons, knits, delicate items).

Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the top

of the basket, but do not pack or

wrap items around the agitator.

Items should move easily

through wash water for best

cleaning and wrinkle-free

results. Watch for rollover. Items should sink

and reappear later.

Load washer properly. Overloading or

packing can:

-cause poor cleaning.

-increase wrinkling.

-create excessive lint.

+vear out items faster (because of pilling).

Load by the amount of space items take up,

not by their weight.

Mix large and small items in each load. Load

evenly to maintain washer

balance. An off-balance load

can make the machine vibrate

during spin. To reduce wrinkling,

permanent press and synthetic

knits should have more room to move in the

water than heavy items (towels, jeans).

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