Washer Use and Care Guide

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Washers

Use

and

Care Guide

Thank you for choosing a Roper

appliance. This guide will help you

operate and maintain your new,

quality-built Roper washer. Keep this

guide in a safe place for future

reference.

First . . .

complete all

of the Installation

Instruction

steps before attempting to operate your

washer.

Next . . .

complete and

mail the Product

Registration Card

This card enters your warranty into our

warranty system, insuring efficient

claim processing. It can be used as a

proof of purchase for insurance claims

and helps Roper to contact you

immediately in the unlikely event of a

product safety recall.

Please remember

It is your responsibility to be sure that

your washer:

m Is properly installed by a qualified

person.*

ROPER

Appliances

AL4132V

AL5143v

AL6245V

Ax5133v

AX6245V

Is installed and leveled on a floor that

can support the weight of the

washer.’

. Is properly connected to a grounded

electrical circuit that meets the

electrical requirements.*

. Is properly connected to a water

supply and drain.*

. Is used only for the job it was

designed to do.

. Is not used by children or anyone

unable to operate it properly.

. Is protected from the weather and

installed where the temperature will

not fall below freezing.

. Is properly maintained.*

See Installation Instructions provided.

Energy-saving tips

. Use washer during non-peak, energy

whites or heavy or greasy soils.

Avoid rewashing by:

usage hours. (Contact your power

I Use cold water for washing light soils.

- pretreating stains or heavy soils;

company for the most energy-efficient

I Use cold rinses.

- properly sorting clothes;

times.)

I Adjust the water level when washing

- using enough detergent;

m Use hot water only when washing

medium or small loads.

- not overloading;

using proper cycles and wash times.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Washers Use and Care Guide ROPER Appliances AL4132V AL5143v AL6245V Ax5133v AX6245V Thank you for choosing a Roper appliance. This guide will help you operate and maintain your new, quality-built Roper washer. Keep this guide in a safe place for future reference. First ... complete all of the Installation Instruction steps before attempting to operate your washer. Next ...
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Important Safety Instructions Contents Page No. Product Registration Energy-saving tips Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury when using your washer, by following basic precautions, including the following: . If hot water has not been used . Read all instructions before using recently (usually 2 weeks or your washer. longer), hydrogen gases may build . Do Not wash items cleaned in, up in the water heater and the hot washed in, soaked in or spotted water pipes.
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Using your washer Cycle control knob Water-level selecctor Model and serial number plate (under lid) Temperature selector -Bleach dispenser (not available on AL4132 Agitator and AX51331 / Tub Lint filter (not shown; not available on AJi4132V) The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book. Your model may not include all the features shown. A.
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Using your washer, continued Normal operations Laundry Tip For best cleaning results use: - Hot wash water for normally soiled, permanent press and synthetic items; white and colorfast cottons: heavy soils and diapers. -Warm wash water for permanent press and knits; dark or non-colorfast colors; washable woolens; moderate soil. - Cold wash water for lightly soiled fabrics; some non-colorfast colors. - Dry detergents can spot-fade wet laundry.
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Using special model features AL4132 Large-Capacity, Single-Speed Washer (Check under washer lid for model number.) AL5143 Large-Capacity, Single-Speed Washer (Check under washer lid for model number.) AL6245 Large-Capacity, Two-Speed Washer (Check under washer lid for model number.) Load sizes and water levels AL4132 Using the bleach dispenser Cleaning lint filter For Models AL5143 and AL6245 only. For Model AL5143 only.
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Using special model features, continued AX5133 Super-Capacity, Single-SpeedWasher (Check under washer lid for model number.) Load sizes and water levels Set water level selector to the level that describes the size of your load: SMALL, MEDIUM or EX LARGE. How to add bleach Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load and detergent. Dilute measured bleach in 1 quart (1L) of water. Pour bleach around agitator. Do Not pour directly on load.
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Laundry load guide Load Super Capacity Washer (for the following Mixed Load Heavy Work Clothes 3 double sheets 4 pillowcases 8 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 8 handkerchiefs 3 pair pants 3 shirts 4 pair jeans 1 coverall 1 overall Large CapaCity Washer full-size loads, use EX LARGE setting) Towels 10 bath towels 10 hand towels 14 wash cloths 1 bath mat Permanent Press 2 double or 1 king-size sheet 1 tablecloth 1 dress 1 blouse 2 slacks 3 shirts 2 pillowcases Knits Delicates 3 slack
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Common washing problems Problem Check if What to do Dye transfer Load is properly sorted. Separate colorfast from non-colorfast items. Avoid light-colored items from contacting non-colorfast items. Load has been left in washer for extended time. Unload washer immediately. Load is properly sorted. Separate white, colored and non-colorfast items. Enough detergent is used. Increase amount of detergent. Water is hot enough. Hot water should be at least 130°F (54°C).
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Problem Check if What to do Shrinking Fabric is poor quality. Check fabric quality before purchasing. Fabric-care label directions were followed. Follow fabric care label directions. Chlorine bleach is properly used. Follow chlorine bleach directions. Sharp articles are removed; fasteners are fastened. Remove sharp objects; fasten hooks and eyes, zippers and snaps; turn synthetic fabrics inside out before washing. Rips, broken threads and tears not mended before washing.
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Laundry tips A. Water hardness Many poor washing results can be traced to wash water hardness. To check your water hardness: Ask your city water company or Cooperative Extension Service Office (for well water) for the mineral content in grains-per-gallon or partsper-million. If your water is 9 or more grains-pergallon or more than 153 parts-permillion: - consider installing a water softener. - use more detergent. - use a packaged, non-precipitating water conditioner. - Do Not use soap. B.
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Before you call for service If you are having an operating problem, check this chart to see what might be the cause before you call for assistance. Operating problem Check if What to do Washer will not fill. Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage. Firmly plug power cord into electrical outlet. Check circuit voltage at fuse/circuit breaker box. Fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check if time-delay fuse has been used.
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LIMITED WARRANTY ROPER Appliances LENGTH OF WARRANTY PRODUCTS COVERED WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR (From date of purchase) FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY All Roper Appliances Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. FULLFwEYEARWARRANTY Refrigerators Freezers Air Conditioners Replacement parts and repair labor for the sealed refrigeration system (compressor, evaporator, condenser, drier or connecting tubing) which we find to be defective in materials or workmanship.