Roper ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS Use And Car Manual

A Note To You

2

Understanding

Safety

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Knowin Your
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Operating Your Dryer 6
Caairg For Your

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Laundw Tips

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Warranty

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ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS

PART NO. 3396308

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A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Ropep appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. Use this Use and Care Guide to safely and efficiently operate and
maintain your appliance. Complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on 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

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-80044-ROPER (l-800-447-67371,

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 18. 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 label (see diagram on page 5). for your conve-

nience, 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

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Understanding Safety

For your safety the information in this manual must
be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion
or to

prevent property damage,

personal

injury or

-Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

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Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.

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Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.

Follow the gas supplier’s Instructions.

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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ck, or injury to persons when

ns, including the following:

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Read all instructions before using your dryer.

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Install and/or store dryer where it will not

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Do not machine wash or machine dry items

be exposed to the weather.

cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with

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Do not tamper with the controls.
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning
solvents, and other flammable fluids. The

. You are responsible for making sure that

fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

your dryer is installed, repaired and has

Always hand wash and line dry items

parts replaced by a qualified person.

containing these materials.

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Use only fabric softeners specifically

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Do not allow children to operate, play with or

labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children

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Do not allow lint to build-up inside the dryer
when your dryer is used near children.

or exhaust system. Cleaning should be

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Do not reach into a dryer if the drum

done periodically by a qualified person.

is moving.

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Clean lint screen before or after each load.

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When removing from service or discarding

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Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
a dryer, always remove the door to prevent

etc. pile up around or under the dryer.

accidental entrapment.

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Dryer must be electrically grounded. See

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Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat

the Installation Instructions.

sensitive materials with heat.

Understanding your responsibilities

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Never operate the dryer if:

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Be sure that your dryer:

-it is not working right (i.e. noisy,

-is properly installed and leveled on a

too hot).

floor that can support the weight in a

-it is damaged.

well-ventilated room.*

-parts are missing.

-is connected to the proper outlet and

-all panels are not in place.

electrical supply.*

-the lint screen is loose, damaged or

-is properly connected to fuel and

missing.

exhaust systems (gas dryers must be

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Unplug the power supply cord or turn off

vented outdoors).’

electrical power before attempting to

-is not installed against draperies or

service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if

curtains, or on carpet.*

you have a gas dryer.

-is located in an area where the tempera-

* Do not wash or dry items that are soiled

ture is above 45°F (7°C).

with vegetable or cooking oil. These items

-is properly maintained.

may contain some oil after laundering.

-is used only for jobs normally expected

Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may

of home clothes dryers.

smoke or catch fire by itself.

-is not used by anyone unable to operate

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Store flammable solvents or fluids away it properly.
from your dryer.

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Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should

‘See the Installation Instructions for com-

never be put directly into your dryer.

plete information.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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Knowina Your Dwer’s Features

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The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your dryer.

NOTE:

The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the

different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.

Start button

Cycle control

knob-d

Dryer drum

Consumer Assistance

Center number

(I-800-447-6737)

Lint screen

Side-swing door

Model and serial

number label

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Operating Your Dryer

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In This Section

Page

Page

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Before starting

your

dryer

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Selecting a cycle

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Starting

or stopping your

dryer

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Operating your dryer properly ensures the best drying results. This section gives you important
information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature.

Before starting your dryer

Refer to the information below, and “Laundry

NOTE:

To remove dust from storing and

Kps” on page 12 for control setting, sorting,

shipping, wipe out dryer drum with a damp

and loading information.

cloth before using.

Starting or stopping your dryer

Starting your dryer

Close the door and select a cycle. Push the Start

Button. See pages 6-8 for additional setting
information. Your dryer automatically stops when
a cycle ends.

Stopping and restarting your
dryer

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control
Knob to OFF. Close the door; make new selec­tion (if necessary). Push the Start Button.

NOTE:

The Cycle Control Knob should point to
an OFF area when the dryer is not in use. If the
dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished, turn
the Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area.

Selecting a cycle

Use your High Heat automatic cycle to dry

most loads. See “Using the High Heat auto-

matic cycle” and “Using the Timed (high heat)

cycle” for more information.

1.

Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control
Knob either way to a desired time or setting.

2. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer

ring points to the setting you want.

3. Push the Start Button.

Changing a selection:

1.

Turn the Cycle Control Knob to point to a
new setting.

2. Push the Start Button, if necessary.

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