Whirlpool RAP5244A User manual

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A Note To You 2

Understanding

Washer Safety 3

Knowing Your

Washefs Features 4

Washer

Connections 5

\npO aEg ‘Our 7

Other Features 10

Laundry Tips 12

If Y?u Need

!EZZif . 22

Warranty 24

1-800-44ROPER

Call us with cpestions or comments

PORTABLE TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER

MODEL RAP5244A

-43

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Roper appliance.

You have purchased a quality, wor/d-&ss 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, burns, 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-80044ROPER (l-800447-67371, 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 22. 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

Deeler Phone

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, elearicel shock or injury to persons

when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the

. 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.

create

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 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-

vise children closely when your washer is

used near them.

l Maintain washer properly.

* Protect washer from the weather and

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.

l After starting a cycle, do not reach into the

basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is

pushed in and all motion stops.

. 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

children cannot reach them (in a locked

cabinet if possible).

l Read and follow instructions on pack-,

ages of detergent and laundry aids,

especially warnings and precautions.

not wash or dry items that are soiled

with vegetable or cooking oil. These

items may contain some oil after iaun-

dering. Due to the remaining oil, the

or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover)

in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can

form.

l Unplug power supply cord before attempt-

ing 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.

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.

Load size Temperature

seiector seiector

Toil-free number

1-800-447-6737

Fabric softener

dispwlsef

Bleech

dispenmf I

Cycle control knob

..:

Model and swiai

numbw pi&e

I (under lid)

Agitator

Tub

Basket

Manual clean lint filter, not shown

(indde agitator)

Washer Connections

In This Section Pa!P Paw

Pemmnent inetdktion .......................................5 Port&k two-faucet connectione ...................6

Portde olm-fmlcet conMctfon ........................5

Permanent or portable installation is available for your washer. instructions and kit numbers are

detailed in this section.

Permanent installation

This washer can be converted from portable to

permanent. Instructions for permanent installa-

tion come with the washer.

You will need two fill hoses, one drain hose

and four leveling legs. These can be pur-

chased from your Whirlpool Dealer

(Kit #3430190).

Portable one-faucet connection

Use the hose connector provided with the

washer for a one-faucet connection. Set the

Temperature Selector to COLD/COLD. (See

page 6 for portable two-faucet connections.)

To connect washer:

Lift the hoses off the storage rack on the

back of the washer.

Attach the hose connector to the faucet

adapter by pulling down on the locking

collar while lifting up on the connector until it

snaps into place.

Slowly turn the water faucet on all the way.

Pull the electrical power cord from the

storage area in the back of the washer. Plug

the power cord into a 3-prong grounded

outlet.

connwtor

Water temperature adjustment:

The Temperature Selector must be set to

COLD/COLD to ensure proper fills. Adjust

water temperature as follows:

l Adjust faucets for wash water temperature

prior to the fill for wash.

l Adjust faucets for rinse water temperature

prior to fill for rinse.

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for

permanent press fabrics.

To disconnect washer:

Unplug the electrical power cord and put it

back in its storage area.

Locking

2. Turn the water faucet off.

3. Press the red water flow button to release

the water pressure.

4. Move the locking collar down and pull the

hose connector down to disengage from the

faucet adapter.

5. Drain water from the hoses through the

hose connector.

button connector

6. Hang the hoses on the storage rack.

Portable two-faucet connections

If you have two separate water connections,

your washer can be connected to both the hot

and cold water faucets using Kit #3430190.

This kit can be purchased from your Whirlpool

Dealer.

Connecting the washer:

1. Connect the hot and cold water inlet hoses

to the hot and cold faucets.

2. Secure the drain hose to the sink or

standpipe.

3. Slowly turn the water faucets on all the way.

4. Plug the power cord into a 3-prong

grounded outlet.

To disconnect the washer:

1. Unplug power cord and return it to the

storage area.

2. Turn water faucets off.

3. Disconnect the drain and water supply

hoses. Hang them on the storage rack.

Operating Your Washer

In This Section

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Before starting your waeher -7

............................. . Selecting a cycle and time .............................. 6

Starting or

topping your washer .................... .7 Using rinse and spin ........................................ 9

Selectfng a ioed size .......................................... 7 What happens in each cycle .......................... .9

Selecting wash-rinse temperatures ................. .6

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

load in the washer before starting. See page 12

for additional ‘Before you wash” information.

NOTE: Remove any hang tags or tempo-

rary labels before using your washer.

Starting or stopping your washer

Starting your washer:

1. Select a load size and water temperature.

2. Push in and turn the Cycle 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 minui

of wash time.

3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Refer to pages 8-l 0 for additional information

to help you make selections.

Stopping and restarting your washer:

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

Cycle Control Knob.

:es

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 load size based upon the size of the

load and the fabric you are washing. See page 12

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 Reduce wash time when using a small

l Use a large load size setting for best results with load size setting. Loads with only a few

permanent press clothes. 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 tem-

perature is the wash water and the bottom

temperature 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 16 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 Pages 8-9: Use the information on these

pages to guide you when selecting a wash

cycle and time.

l Pages 9-10: Use these pages to help you

understand what happens during a wash

cycle.

Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features high spin speeds to

shorten drying time.

l Use HEAVY SOIL, 14 minutes of wash time,

to clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen

fabrics and heavily soiled loads.

l Use NORMAL SOIL, 10 minutes of wash

time, to clean moderately soiled cottons and

linens.

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features a cool-

down rinse, and low spin speeds to reduce

wrinkling.

l Use NORMAL SOIL, 10 minutes of wash

time, to clean moderately soiled permanent

press and some synthetic fabrics.

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

clean lightly soiled permanent press and

some synthetic fabrics.

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. Low

spin speeds reduce wrinkling.

l Use 8 minutes of wash time to clean lightly to

moderately soiled delicate items and wash-

able knits.

Pmnanent

press cycle

Delicabs 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

clockwise to one of the dots, 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 (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. See chart on page 10.

What happens in each cycle

WASH RINSE

Wash selected time

Drain (or partial drain’)

No agitation

*The Permanent Press

cycle partially drains, fills,

agitates brie@, and drains.

Fill

Rinse

Drain-No agitation

Spin

Other Features

In This Section Paw Paw

Manual clean lint filter ...................................... 10 Using the chlorine bleach dispenser ........... 11 I

Using the fabric softener dispenser ............... 11 I

Your washer has the following features. Understanding the use of the features on your machine

will help you efficiently use your washer.

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

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