Home AppUancee Use And Care A Note to You...................... ..... 2 Understanding Safety.......... ...3-5 Parts and Features of Your Washer/Dryer.............. ..... 6 Operating Your Washer... ..... 7 Starting your washer......... ..... 7 Stopping/restarting your washer..................... ..... 8 Selecting a cycle and time.......................... ..... 8 Using Rinse and Spin ... ..... 9 Using Drain and Spin.... ......9 What happens in each cycle....................... ...
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Roper* appliance. Roper appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we develop>ed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly arxl safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.
Understanding Safety 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 a brief explana tion of the use of the symbol. ^WARNING This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock.
UNDERSTANDING SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Awarning To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to per sons when using your washer/diyer, follow basic precau tions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using your washer/dryer. • Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
UNDERSTANDING SAFETY Understanding your responsibilities • Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power before attempting to service your washer/dryer. Shut off gas valve if you have a gas washer/dryer. •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. • Store flammable solvents or fluids away from your washer/dryer.
Parts and Features of Your Washer/D ryer The parts and features of your washer/dryer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer/dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.
Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are irtcluded for more information. Starting your washer 1. Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer. • Sort and load clothes as described on pages 16 and 17. • If desired, you may also add color-safe all-fabric bleach. 2. Close the washer lid. 3. Select a load size.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Stopping/restarting your washer If necessary, you can stop your washer during a cycle to add more clothes. • To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob. • To restart the washer, close the lid (if necessary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob. Selecting a cycle and time Use the information in this section to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Délicates cycle Pre Wash The Délicates cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling. • Use 8 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and washable knits that are moderately soiled. • The washer pauses for 2 minutes during the Délicates cycle. Pre Wash features a brief period of high speed agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment. • Use warm water for prewashing stained laundry.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER What happens in each 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 begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down. After agita tion starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until h points to OFF and the cycle ends. cycle The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER Adding liquid chlorine bleach 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 manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. 1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load. 2. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around agitator, not directly on load. • Follow directions on care labels.
Operating Your Dryer The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer to “Laundry Tips” on pages 16 and 17 for additional Information on sorting, loading, and drying most types of washables. NOTE: Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. Starting your dryer Load clothes into the dryer and close 3. Push the Start Button. the door. NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle erKls. 2.
OPERATING YOUR DRYER Drying Guidelines • Always follow care label directions when they are available. • To dry delicate fabrics, rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics, always use the Fluff Air cycle or dry these items on a line or rack. • The last few minutes of all cycles are without heat to make the load easier to handle. • To help reduce wrinkling, renrysve the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is especially important for permanent press, knhs, and synthetic fabrics.
OPERATING YOUR DRYER DiY'ing chart Use the chart below and the one on the next page to guide you when making drying sele(.iions. The charts suggest settings and drying times for various loads. Always follow care label directions when they are available.
OPERATING YOUR DRYER Fluff Air Cycle Tho chart below includes examples of items that require drying without heat. Use the Rulff Air cycle, or place the items on a line or rack to air dry. NOTES: • Heat-sensitive fabrics should be air dried. • Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. • Always follow care label directions when they are available. ^WARNING Fire Hazard Do not dry heat-sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items with heat.
Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional laundering information, and discusses solutions to common laundering problems. Before you wash or dry Before using your washer/dryer, see pages 3-5 for Important Safety Information. • Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the washer interior or the dryer drum.
LAUNDRY TIPS ' Mix large and small items in each load. Load evenly to maintain washer balance. An off-balance load can make the machine vibrate dur\ ing spin. Load the dryer by the “ amount of space items take up, not by their weight. • Reduce wrinkling of permanent press and s^'Othetics by drying smaller loads and removing items from the dryer c№ soon as tumbling stops. • R>r better tumbling action when drying only a few small items, add one or two lintfn»e towels.
LAUNDRY TIPS Water Guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE® SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS HOT 130®F(54®C) or above • Work clothes • Sturdy whites/colorfast pastels • Diapers • Best cleaning for heavily soiled items • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils, and stains • Prevents graying or yellowing WARM 90“-110®F (32®-44®C) • Dark/noncolorfast colors • Permanent press items • Nylon, polyester, acrylics.
LAUNDRY TIPS Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc tions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets (electric or wooien) Pretreat spots arxi stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket being washed. An extra rinse may be necessary (see page 9 for rinse and spin information).
LAUNDRY TIPS Removing stains Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules • Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. • Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh. Old or set stains may not come out. Follow package directions for pretreatment products.
LAUNDRY TIP STAIN TO REMOVE Deodorants and antlperspirants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of amnwnia and all-fabric bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. Fat, grease, or oil Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried. See vegetable/cooking oil Warning on page 5.
LAUNDRY TIPS STAIN TO REMOVE Meat Juice, egg Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Wash. Mildew Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water and an all-fabric bleach for 15 to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains are almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus destroys or weakens fabrics.
LAUNDRY TIPS Drying special-care items Most garments and household textiles have manufacturer’s care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Pages 14 and 15 include drying instructions for most types of washables. The chart below provides drying instructions for special-care washables. ITEMS DRYING INSTRUCTIONS Blankets and woolens Machine drying knitted woolens is not recommended. Block to shape when wet and allow to air dry.
LAUNDRY TIPS ITEMS DRYING INSTRUCTIONS Napp«d Items Dry separately or with similar colors to avoid lint transfer. Foilow care label instructions. 1. RenfK>ve from dryer while there is still a trace of rrmisture. 2. Smooth, reshape, and air dry before putting away. • Corduroy, velveteen Quilted, downfilled items Follow care label instructions. 1. Dry one at a time. 2. Remove from dryer and shake or fluff the hern during the drying cycle. 3. SrTKX)th and reshape before putting away.
Caring for Your Washer/Dryer Proper care of your washer/dryer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer/dryer properly and safely. Every load cleaning - washer Cleaning the lint filter Clean the filter at the bottom of the agitator after every load for the best filtering results. To clean: 1. Lift off the agitator barrel. 2. Wash or wipe the filter clean in the bottom of the agitator barrel. The filter is rK>t removable. 3. Replace agitator barrel. Snap K into place.
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER/DRYER As needed cleaning - washer Exterior Interior Wipe up detergent, bleach, arxl other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Occa sionally wipe the outside of the washer to keep it looking like new. Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 ml.) of detergent. Run washer through a com plete cycle using hot water. Repeat process if necessary. NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER/DRYER Removing accumulated lint from the dryer Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuell for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. If you have any questiorrs or comments, please call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1 *800-253-1301.
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER/DRYER Winter storage or moving care Install and store your washer/dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your washer/dryer. If storing or moving your appliance during freezing weather, winterize it. To winterize washer: To use washer again: 1. Shut off both water faucets. 1. Flush water pipes and hoses. 2. Disconnect arKi drain water inlet hoses. 2. Reconnect water inlet hoses. 3. Put 1 quart (1L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in 3.
Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following lists for laundry problems you may have and their possible causes. Also refer to pages 31 -32 for a washer/diyer checklist which can help you solve some simple problems without calling for service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 33.
TROUBLESHOOTING Common laundry problems - dryer PROBLEM CAUSE Greasy spots • Dryer fabric softener improperly used. See manufacturer’s directions. • Drying soiled items. Lint • Full lint screen. (See page 25.) • Load ix>t properly sorted. • Overdrying, especially synthetic fabrics that cause lint-attracting static electricity. • Load size too big or heavy. • Tissue or paper left in pockets. • Pilling (surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering) attracts lint. Shrinking • Overdrying.
TROUBLESHOOTING Common washer/dryer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage? Q Have you blown a household fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Are the water hoses kinked or clogged? Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer? It must be higher.
TROUBLESHOOTING For gas dryers, are the valves open on the dryer and the supply line? Is the dryer door firmly closed? Have you cleaned the lint screen? Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint? If you still have problems, see "Requesting Assistarwe or Service” on page 33.
Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check Troubleshooting” on pages 29-32. |t may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* ... Call our toll-free number. Dial toll-free from anywhere In the U.S.A.: 1-80(M4-ROPER 1-800447-6737 and talk with or>e of our trained consultants.
ROPER* Automatic Washer/Dryer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WE WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company. UMITED 2ND-5TH YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) Replacement parts for any part of the gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship. WE WILL. NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1.
