Roper RAM5243A Owner's Manual
A Note To You
Understanding
Washer Safety 3
Knowing Your
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Laundry Tips 11
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MODEL RAM5243A
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A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance.
You have purchased a quality, worldclass 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, bums, 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-800&LROPER (l-800-447-6737), 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 21. 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
Dealer Phone
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
l Read all instructions before using your
washer.
l Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or
other flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion. Always
hand wash and line dry items containing
these materials.
l Flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be
used or stored in or near your washer. Do
not add flammable fluids to your wash
water. These substances give off vapors
that can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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 Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid to
prevent accidental entrapment.
*After starting a cycle, do not reach into the
basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is
pushed in and all motion stops.
l Do not tamper with the controls.
l If your hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in your
water heater and your 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 min-
utes. This will allow gases to escape. Do
not smoke or use any open flame near
your faucet while it is open.
Please . . .
l Have only a qualified repair person install,
repair, or replace parts on washer.
l Maintain washer properly.
* Protect washer from the weather and
keep it where the temperature will not fall
below freezing.
l 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
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.
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These
items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the
fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
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l Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
* Unplug power supply cord before
attempting 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.
Knowing Your Washer%
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
selector selector
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Operating Your Washer
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Starting or stopping your washer -..- ..-...” “5
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Selecting wash&se temperaturea --....-..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.
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Using rinse and spin _-........I_......I.-...- --7
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Before starting your washer
Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted
load in the washer before starting. See page 11
for additional Before you wash” information.
NOTE: Remove any hang tags or temporary
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 Cyde 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
minutes of wash time.
3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
Refer to pages 6 and 7 for additional informa-
tion to help you make selections.
Stopping and restartlng your washer:
l To stop the washer at any time, push in the
Cycle Control Knob.
l To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces-
sary) 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 11 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.
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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 Use a large load size setting for best results
with permanent press clothes.
l Reduce wash time when using a small load
size setting. Loads with only a few 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 temperature 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 15 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 Page 7: Use the information on this page to
guide you when selecting a wash cycle and
time.
l Page 6: Use this page to help you understar
what happens during a wash cycle.
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Regular cycle
The Regular cycle features high agitation and
spin speeds.
l Use HEAVY SOIL, 14 minutes of wash time,
to clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen
fabrics that are heavily soiled.
l Use NORMAL SOIL, 10 minutes of wash
time, to clean cottons and linens that are
moderately soiled.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features a cooldown rinse and shorter spins to reduce
wrinkling.
l Use NORMAL SOIL, 10 minutes of wash
time, to clean permanent press and some
synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled.
l Use LIGHT SOIL, 6 minutes of wash time, to
clean permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are lightly soiled.
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. Shorter
spins reduce wrinkling.
l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate
items and washable knits that are lightly to
moderately soiled.
Permanent press cycle
Using rinse and spin
Delicates cycle
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