Whirlpool RAM5243A User manual

A Note To You 2

Understanding

Washer Safety 3

Knowing Your

Washer’s Features 4

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0 aeh$rng Your 5

Other Features 9

Laundry Tips 11

If You Need

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Warranty 24

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MODEL RAM5243A

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance.

You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have

gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy 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 Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols

and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such

dangers as personal injury, bums, fire and

electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions

which could cause product damage

(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your

personal property.

Our toll-free number, l-800&LROPER (l-800-447-6737), 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 21. 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.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 cleaned, 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-

l 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 repair person install,

repair, or replace parts on washer.

l Do not allow children to operate, play with,

or crawl on or inside your washer. Super- l Maintain washer properly.

vise children closely when your washer is * Protect washer from the weather and

used near them. keep it where the temperature will not fall

below freezing.

l Before your washer is removed from

service or discarded, remove the lid to

prevent accidental entrapment.

*After starting a cycle, do not reach into the

basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is

pushed in and all motion stops.

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

cabinet if possible). mover) in the same wash. Hazardous

fumes can form.

l Read and follow instructions on pack-

ages of detergent and laundry aids,

especially warnings and precautions.

l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled

with vegetable or cooking oil. These

items may contain some oil after laun-

dering. Due to the remaining oil, the

fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

* Unplug power supply cord before

attempting to service your washer.

l Do not machine wash fiberglass

materials. Small particles can stick to the

fabrics washed in following loads and

cause skin irritation.

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Knowing Your Washer%

Features

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

features before using your washer.

Load size Temperature

selector selector

Toll-free number

l-800447-6737-

Fabric roftener

dispenoer

:iltL I

-i

Cycle control knob

Model and serial

Tub

Basket

Manual clean lint filter, not shown

(Inside agitator)

Operating Your Washer

In This Section

Paoe Paw

Before starting your washer -......lll........l.-.. 75

Starting or stopping your washer -..- ..-...” “5

Selecting a load rlze -..,,,---,--,5

Selecting wash&se temperaturea --....-..6

Selecting a cycle and time Y.............l.- -.....6

Using rinse and spin _-........I_......I.-...- --7

What happens In each cycle _.-. -.--.--W6

Operating your washer properly ensures maximum washing efficiency. 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 NOTE: Remove any hang tags or temporary

load in the washer before starting. See page 11 labels before using your washer.

for additional Before you wash” information.

Starting or stopping your washer

Starting your washer:

1. Select a load size and water temperature.

2. Push in and turn the Cyde Control Knob

clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the

knob’s outer ring points to the number in the

wash cycle you want. The numbers are

minutes of wash time.

3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Refer to pages 6 and 7 for additional informa-

tion to help you make selections.

Stopping and restartlng your washer:

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

Cycle Control Knob.

l To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces-

sary) 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 load size based upon the size of the

load and the fabric you are washing. See

page 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 in the washer. Do

not overload the machine or select a load size

that is too small for the wash load.

l Use a large load size setting for best results

with permanent press clothes.

l Reduce wash time when using a small load

size setting. Loads with only a few small items

need less wash time.

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures

Match the water temperature to the type of

fabric and soils being washed. The top tempera-

ture is the wash water and the bottom tempera-

ture is the rinse water.

Water temperature tips

l Use warm wash water with the Permanent

Press and Delicates cycles.

l Always use cold rinse water for permanent

press fabrics.

l For heavily soiled permanent press or knit

clothes, prewash or presoak before washing in

warm water.

See the “Water usage guide” on page 15 for

more information.

Selecting a cycle and time

You will find information you need to help you

make correct cycle selections in this section.

l Page 7: Use the information on this page to

guide you when selecting a wash cycle and

time.

l Page 6: Use this page to help you understar

what happens during a wash cycle.

Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features high agitation and

spin speeds.

l Use HEAVY SOIL, 14 minutes of wash time,

to clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen

fabrics that are heavily soiled.

l Use NORMAL SOIL, 10 minutes of wash

time, to clean cottons and linens that are

moderately soiled.

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features a cool-

down rinse and shorter spins to reduce

wrinkling.

l Use NORMAL SOIL, 10 minutes of wash

time, to clean permanent press and some

synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled.

l Use LIGHT SOIL, 6 minutes of wash time, to

clean permanent press and some synthetic

fabrics that are lightly soiled.

NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during

the wash cycle. This is normal for washer

operation.

Delicates cycle

The Delicates cycle features a reduced

agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Shorter

spins reduce wrinkling.

l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate

items and washable knits that are lightly to

moderately soiled.

Permanent press cycle

Delicates cycle

Using rinse 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 load size) before agitation and timing

start. The washer will begin agitating immedi-

ately after filling: agitation can occur with the

washer lid up or down.

After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob

turns clockwise until it points to a (Off) and

the cycle ends.

The washer pauses brlefly throughout

each cycle. These pauses are normal for

washer operation.

WASH RINSE

Fill Fill

Wash selected time’

‘AgRalbn speed Is reduced h the last lew

minutes of

mosl cycles. This provw3s bener fabrk care.

Drain (or partial drain’)

No agitation

‘The Pennand Pmss cycle partlaIty drabu. IllIs.

agitales

btiefly. and ddns.

l&J

Spin

Rinse

Drain-No agitation

Spin

Other Features

In This Section Paw

Using the fabric softener dkpenser ........-.....S

Using the chlorine bleach dispenser -..-....-9

Paw

Manual clean lint filter -..._....._- ---... 10

Your washer may have some of the following features. Understanding the use of the features on

your machine will help you efficiently use your washer.

Using the fabric softener dispenser

1. Add detergent and load the basket.

2. Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser

using the amount recommended on the

package. Avoid dripping or spilling any

fabric softener on the load.

3. Dilute fabric softener with warm water. Fill

dispenser with warm water until liquid

reaches the opening.

4. Start the washer. Diluted fabric softener will

be added to the load during the final rinse.

NOTE: Do not stop the washer before the

rinse part of the cycle begins. Staining can

occur.

5. Flush dispenser periodically with warm

water. To remove, see “Manual clean lint

filter,” page 10.

NOTE: Do not wash clothes with dispenser

removed. Do not add detergent or all-fabric

bleach to dispenser. The dispenser can clog.

Using the chlorine bleach dispenser

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not

guess. For this washer, never use more than

VZcup (125 mL) for a full load. Use less with

lower water level settings. Follow manu-

facturer’s 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 wash part of cycle.

NOTE: Do not add powdered chlorine or all-

fabric bleach to the dispenser. The dispenser

can clog.

Manual clean lint filter

Clean lint filter after every load.

1. To remove, grasp the top of the agitator

with both hands. Pull upward to remove

agitator cap. Lint filter is attached to the end

of the shaft.

2. Detach lint filter by pinching forked ends of

shaft together. Slide lint filter off shaft.

3. Wash or wipe the lint filter clean.

4. Slide filter back into place on shaft (open

end up). Snap into place.

5. Push lint filter and agitator cap firmly back

into agitator.

Fabric

softener

Lint filter /

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