Roper AL3132W, AL2121W User Manual
Washers
Useand
CareGuide
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Home Appliances
AL2121W
AL3132W
Thank you for choosing a
Roper appliance.
This Use and Care Guide will help you
operate and maintain your new, qualitybuilt automatic washer. Keep this Use
and Care Guide in a safe place for future
reference.
Complete the form below. Have this
information ready if you need service or
call with a question.
. Copy model and serial numbers
from plate (see diagram on page 3)
and purchase date from sales slip.
. Keep this book and sales slip
together in a handy place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
Please complete all of the
Installation Instruction
steps before attempting to operate your
washer.
You are responsible for
It is your responsibility to be sure that
your washer:
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Is properly installed by a qualified
person.*
. 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 for
complete information.
Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Energy Saving Tips
Before You Wash
Special Model Features
Sort the load
Load the washer
Using Your Washer
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Other Features
Rinse and spin
Drain and spin
Manual-clean lint filter
Laundry Load Guide
Common Washing Problems
Laundry Tips
Caring For Your Washer
Before leaving on vacation
To protect your washer from freezing _
Before You Call For Service
Warranty
How to get service or assistance
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Important Safety Instructions
Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury when using your washer, by following basic precautions, including the following:
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. Read all instructions before using
your washer.
.
DO NOT
wash items cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, paint, wax or other
flammable or explosive substances
in the washer. The fumes can create
a fire or explosion. Always handwash and air-dry fabrics containing
these materials.
.
DO NOT
allow children to play on or
inside the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary
when the washer is used near
them.
. Before the washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid
to prevent accidental entrapment.
.
DO NOT
reach into the washer
basket while it is filling with water,
while agitator is moving or while
basket is spinning. If the lid is
opened while the basket is spinning, the basket will automatically
stop in a few seconds.
DO NOT
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
.
DO NOT
. You are responsible for making sure
that your washer is installed,
repaired and has parts replaced by
a qualified person.
.
DO NOT
solvents or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. The substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
n If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or
longer), hydrogen gas may build
up in the water heater and the hot
water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and
allow water to run for several
minutes. This will allow gases to
escape. DO NOT smoke or use any
open flame near the faucet while it
is open.
install or store washer
tamper with controls.
add gasoline, dry-cleaning
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The washer must be electrically
grounded. See Installation
Instructions.
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Store detergent and laundry
products in a cool, dry place out of
children’s reach. A locked cabinet
is recommended.
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Read and follow instructions on
detergent and laundry packages.
Pay special attention to warnings
and precautions.
n DO NOT
use chlorine bleach in the
same wash as ammonia, vinegar,
rust remover or other acids.
Hazardous fumes can form.
n DO NOT
machine-wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick
to fabrics washed in following
loads and cause skin irritation.
n DO NOT
use or store dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene or other
flammable or explosive
substances in or near your
washer. These substances give off
vapors that can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
Energy Saving Tips
1. Use washer during non-peak
energy usage hours. (Contact your
power company for the most
energy-efficient times.)
2. Use hot water only when washing
whites or heavy or greasy soils.
3. Use cold water for washing light
soils.
4. Use cold rinses.
5. Adjust the water level when
washing small loads.
6. Avoid rewashing by:
- pretreating stains or heavy soils;
- properly sorting clothes;
- using enough detergent;
- not overloading;
- using proper cycles and wash
times.
.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Before You Wash
1. Turn all pockets inside out and
empty.
2. Turn down cuffs. Brush away lint
and dirt.
3. Close zippers, snaps and hooks and
remove pins, buckles and other
hard objects to prevent scratching
laundry basket, agitator or
snagging other items.
4. Remove unwashable trim and
ornaments.
5. Tie strings and sashes to prevent
tangling.
6. Mend tears, loose hems and seams.
7. Treat spots and stains. Pre-soak if
necessary.
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Special Model Features
Water level
selector
(AL3132W)
Agitator
Manual-clean
lint filter
(AL3132W-not shown)
Cycle control knob
Model and serial
number plate
(under lid)
Tub
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.
Sort the load
Sort items by lint-givers (chenille, bath
towels) and lint-takers (corduroy,
permanent press and synthetics).
Sort by fabric and construction (cottons,
knits and delicate items).
Sort by color (white, colorfast and noncolorfast).
Sort by amount of soil (heavy, normal
and light).
Load the washer
Drop items into washer loosely and
evenly.
For best cleaning and wrinkle-free
results, items should move freely in
wash water. Permanent press and
synthetic knits should have more room
to move in the water than towels, jeans,
etc. (For specific loading recom-
mendations see page 6.)
Laundry Tip
DO NOT overload washer.
Overloading or packing can cause
poor cleaning, increased wrinkling,
excessive lint and can wear out
items faster.
Use highest water level for the best
permanent press results.
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Set cycle, water temperature
and wash time
Water temperature and load size are
selected through wash time.
. Hot water can be selected by
turning cycle control knob to 14
minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle. Rinses are cold.
. Warm water can be selected by
turning cycle control knob to 10
minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle, or to 6 minutes in the SHORT
Cycle. Rinses are cold.
Push in cycle control knob and turn it
clockwise. Stop when indicator on
knob’s outer ring points to the number in
the wash cycle you want. The numbers
are minutes of wash time.
Wash cycles
Regular Heavy (14 min.)
constructed fabrics (i.e. cotton) or
heavily soiled items.
Regular Heavy (10 min.)
ately soiled fabrics.
Short (6 min.)
delicates and washable knits.
NOTE:
lightly soiled loads. Loads with only a
few small items need less wash time for
best results.
Use shorter wash times for
Gently wash lightly soiled
Wash sturdily
Wash moder-
To start
Pull cycle control knob out. The washer
will fill to the selected water level and
water temperature. Immediately after
filling, the washer will agitate for a
selected number of minutes. Agitation
can occur with the washer lid up or
down. The washer will pause briefly
throughout each cycle. These pauses are
normal for washer operation,
To stop at any time
Push cycle control knob in. To restart,
pull cycle control knob out.
Laundry Tip
For best cleaning results, use:
-Hot wash water for normally
soiled, permanent press and
synthetic items; white and color-
fast cottons; heavy soils and
diapers.
-Warm wash water for 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. If using cold water, dissolve
recommended amount of detergent
in one quart (1 L) of warm water
before adding it to the washer, or
use a liquid detergent,
To change load size
The washer will automatically fill for
highest water level when cycle control
knob is turned to 14 or 10 minutes in the
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle, or to 6 minutes
in the SHORT Cycle.
For smaller load sizes (and a lower water
fill), follow these steps:
1. Push cycle control knob in and turn
clockwise to 14 minutes (for hot
water) or 10 minutes (for warm
water) in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle.
2. Pull cycle control knob out. The
washer will start to fill.
3. When the washer reaches the
desired water level, push cycle
control knob in and turn clockwise
until it points to 6 minutes in the
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle.
4. Pull out cycle control knob to start
the washer.
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