Roper REL4422AW0, REL5646AW0, REL3636AW0, REL4432AW0, REL4434AW0 Use And Care Manual
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A Note To You
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Understanding
Safety
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Knowin Your
Dryetis eatures
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Operating Your Dryer 6
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Laundry ‘lips 19
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Or Service 25
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GAS DRYERS
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A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Roper 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 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-80044-ROPER (l-800447-67371,
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 pages 25 and 26. 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
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
Your control panel is similar to one of the control panels on pages 11-14. Locate the control panel
similar to yours and check the box below. Use the page you marked to quickly locate drying
information about your model or to use for reference when calling our Consumer Assistance
Center.
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
Dryers with:
0 Cycle control knob with 2 settings . . . . . . . . . 11
j-~ Cycle control knob and a
temperature selector (2 settings) . . . . . . . . . . 12
2
me
Dryers wlth:
Automatic cycle and a temperature
q
selector (2 settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Automatic cycle and a temperature
j,
selector (3 settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Understanding Safety
Fire Hazard
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 ail 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.
-Never install dryer up against draperies or curtains, or on carpet.
-Keep any and all items from falling or collecting behind the dryer.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer,
follow
basic precautions, including the following:
l Read all instructions before using your dryer.
9 Do not machine wash or machine dry items
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, and other flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion. Always hand wash and line dry
items containing these materials.
l Do not allow children to operate, play with or
crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children
when your dryer is used near children.
l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum is moving.
l When removing from service or discarding a
dryer, always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat
sensitive materials with heat.
l Install and/or store dryer where it will not be
exposed to the weather.
Understanding your responsibilities
l Never operate the dryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).
-it is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
-all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power before attempting to
service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if you
have a gas dryer.
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.
l Do not tamper with the controls. Failure to
do so can cause serious injury, loss of life,
electric shock, fire, or explosion.
l You are responsible for making sure that
your dryer is installed, repaired and has
parts replaced by a qualified person.
l Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
l Do not allow lint to build-up inside the dryer
or exhaust system. Cleaning should be
done periodically by a qualified person.
l Clean lint screen before or after each load.
l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
the Installation Instructions.
l You are responsible for making sure that
your dryer:
-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in a
well-ventilated room.*
-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be
vented outdoors).*
-is located in an area where the temperature is above 45°F (7°C).
-is properly maintained.
-is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
-is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
‘See the Installation Instructions for com-
plete information.
Knowing Your Dryer’s
Features
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.
Cycle control knob (may
include temperature 8elector’)
Tempaturs
selector’
Start button
Other features not shown:
End-ofcycle signal’
Lint signal’
*Available on some models
Full-width hamper door*
Mini-hamper door’
Operating Your Dryer
In This Section
Page
Before startlng your dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Startlng or stopplng your
To obtain the best drying results, you must operate your dryer properly. This section gives you
important information for efficient and safe use of your dryer.
dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Select a cycle-temperature
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Page
Before starting your dryer
Refer to the information below, and “Laundry
Tips” for control setting, sorting and loading
information.
Starting or stopping your dryer
Starting or stopping your dryer:
Close the door and select a cycle, time, and
temperature (if necessary). See pages 7-10 for
additional setting information. Your dryer
automatically stops when a cycle ends.
Stopplng and restartlng your dryer:
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control
Knob to OFF. Close the door; make new selections (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.
End-of-cycle signal
(on 8ome models)
The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when
the cycle is finished. The signal cannot be turned
off and is not adjustable (unless you have an
End-of-Cycle Signal selector).
The signal is helpful when you are drying
permanent press, synthetics and other items that
should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.
lt your model has an End-o+Cycle Slgnal
selector:
l Turn the End-of-Cycle Signal selector to ON if
you desire a signal to let you know when the
cycle is finished.
l Turn the End-of-Cycle Signal selector to OFF if
you do not desire a signal when the cycle is
finished.
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Selecting a cycle-temperature
The information you need to make correct
cycle and temperature decisions is given in
this section.
l Pages 8-10: Use these pages to find addi-
tional information about drying cycles that
may be on your model.
l Pages 11-14: Find the page that has a
control panel similar to yours. Use this page
to quickly locate cycle and temperature
information about your model.
lt your dryer has a cycle control knob with
temperatures bull&In:
1. Select a cycle and temperature by turning
the Cycle Control Knob either way.
2. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer
ring points to the cycle/temperature and
time you want.
See pages 8-10 for further cycle information.
OR
lt your dryer has a cycle control knob and a
temperature selector:
1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control
Knob either way.
2. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer
ring points to the cycle and time you want.
3. Set the Temperature Selector to the desired
temperature setting.
See pages 8-l 0 for further cycle information.
Changlng a selectlon:
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to point to a
new setting. (If your dryer has a Tempera-
ture Selector, move the Selector to the new
desired temperature.)
2. Push the Start Button, if necessary.
Cycle control
knob
Temperature
selector
Using the air cycle (no heat)
Fire Hazard
Do not dry plastic or rubber items with
heat. Use the air cycle, or line dry.
Failure to do so could result in fire or
damaged items.
The dryer does not heat when the Cycle
Control Knob is set in the air cycle. This cycle
can be used to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic
tablecloths, foam rubber pillows, stuffed toys,
sneakers, etc.
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in the air cycle. Refer
to the chart below for suggested times.
2. Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Repeat steps above if more time is
needed to dry items.
TYPE OF LOAD
AIR
DRYERS WITH A
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
Plastic-Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
Using the Wrinkle Free cycle
(on some
The Wrinkle Free cycle removes wrinkles from
clothing that has been packed in a suitcase or
closet, and from items not removed from the
dryer at the end of a cycle.
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on WRINKLE
2. Push the Start Button.
For best results, put only a few items at a time
in this cycle. As soon as the dryer stops, put
the items on hangers or fold them.
models)
FREE. (If your model has a Temperature
Selector, set the Temperature Selector to a
high setting.)
20-30 min
20-30 min
40-50 min
15-20 min
No temperature needs to be
selected. Cycle is unheated.
Using the Damp Dry cycle
(on some models)
Use this setting to dry damp items that do not
require an entire drying cycle, or to dry items to
damp level. (Two examples are heavy cottons,
such as jeans, which you do not want to become
stiff, or cotton clothes which are easier to press
when damp.)
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on DAMP DRY
(If your model has a Temperature Selector,
set the Temperature Selector to a high
setting.)
LJ;eve;;anding Wrinkle
(on some models)
When you are unable to remove a load from
the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can
form. When using the automatic cycle, Wrinkle
Prevent tumbles the load without heat every
few minutes for up to 45 minutes after the
cycle has ended. This tumbling rearranges and
fluffs the load to help avoid wrinkles that set in
when the load remains in the dryer.
You do not have to set the Cycle Control
Knob for Wrinkle Prevent. Wrinkle Prevent
takes over automatically to protect the load if
you do not open the door within a few minutes
after the automatic cycle stops.
A signal will sound every few minutes during
Wrinkle Prevent, for up to 45 minutes. The
signal will stop when the dryer door is opened.
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