Whirlpool 3396314 User Manual

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Use And Care

A Note to You Understanding Safety Parts and Features of

Your Washer/Dryer Operating Your Washer...

Starting your washer Stopping/restarting

your washer.....................

Selecting a cycle and time

Using Rinse and Spin ...

Using Drain and Spin....

What happens in each cycle

Adding liquid chlorine bleach

Adding liquid fabric softener

Operating Your Dryer

Starting your dryer Stopping/restarting

your dryer

Selecting a cycle

and setting

Laundry Tips Caring for Your

Washer/Dryer Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance

or Service Warranty

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PART NO. 3396314

1-800-44-ROPER

Call us with questiona or comments.

AUTOMATIC WASHER/DRYER

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a Roper* appliance.

Roper appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we develop>ed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly arxl safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model's Information.

Whenever you call to request service on your appliarwe, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the rrKxjel and serial number plate (see diagram on

page 6 for location of label).

Please also record the purchase date of

your appliance and your dealer’s name,

address, 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 Address Dealer Phone

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Call our toll-free number 24 hours a day.

1-800-447-6737

Understanding Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any

instructions given. Here is a brief explana

tion of the use of the symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock.

^WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Awarning

-Do not store or use gasoiine or other fiammabie vapors and iiquids

in the vicinity of this or any other appiiance.

-WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to iight any appiiance.

• Do not touch any eiectricai switch; do not use any phone in your

buiiding.

• Ciear the room, buiiding, or area of aii occupants.

• Immediateiy caii your gas suppiier from a neighbor’s phone.

Foiiow the gas suppiier’s instructions.

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

For your safety, the information in this manuai must be foiiowed to minimize the risk of fire or expiosion, or to prevent property damage, personai injury, or ioss of iife.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,

service agency, or the gas supplier.

continued on next page

UNDERSTANDING SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Awarning

• Read all instructions before using your washer/dryer.

• Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials.

• Rammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,

kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be used or stored in or near your washer/ dryer. Do not add flammable fluids to your wash water. These substances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Do not allow children to operate, play with, or crawl on or inside your washer/ dryer. Supervise children closely when your washer/dryer is used near them.

• Before your washer/dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid and door to prevent accidental entrap

ment.

•After starting a cycle, do not reach into the basket unless the washer Cycle

Control Knob is pushed in and all motion stops.

• Do rK)t reach into your dryer if the drum

is moving.

• Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heatsensitive materials with heat.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to per sons when using your washer/diyer, follow basic precau tions, including the following:

• If your hot water has rK>t 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/dryer, 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 your faucet while it is open.

Please ...

• Have only a qualified person install, repair, or replace parts on washer/dryer.

• Install and level washer/dryer in a wellventilated room and on a floor that can support the weight.*

• Connect washer/dryer to the correct 3-prong outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and drain.*

•Ground washer/dryer properly.*

• Protect washer/dryer from the weather and keep it where the temperature is above 45°F (7“C).

• Maintain washer/dryer property.

• Use only fabric softeners specifically labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.

• Do not allow lint to build up inside the dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should be done periodically by a qualified person.

• Clean lint screen before or after each load.

• Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi

cals, etc. pile up around or urider your washer/dryer.

*See the Installation Instructions.

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Understanding your responsibilities

• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power before attempting to service your washer/dryer. Shut off gas valve if you have a gas washer/dryer.

•Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laun dering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

• Store flammable solvents or fluids away from your washer/dryer.

• Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should never be put directly into your washer/ dryer.

•Store detergent, laundry aids, and other materials in a cool, dry place where children cannot reach them (in a locked cabinet if possible).

• Read and follow instructions on pack ages of detergent and laundry aids, especially warnings and precautions.

• Do not use chlorine bleach and ammo nia 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/dryer.

• Do not machine wash or dry fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to the fabrics in following loads arxl cause skin irritation.

UNDERSTANDING SAFETY

• Never operate your washer/dryer if:

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

- it is damaged.

- parts are missing.

- all panels are not in place.

- the lint screen is loose, damaged, or missir^.

• Be sure that your washer/dryer:

- is property connected to fuel and ex

haust systems (gas dryers must be vented outdoors).*

- is not installed against draperies or

curtains, or on carpet.*

- is used only for jobs normally expected

of a home washer/dryer.

- is rrot used by anyone unable to operate

it properly.

*See the Installation Instructions.

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Parts and Features of Your

Washer/D ryer

The parts and features of your washer/dryer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer/dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.

Other features not shown:

Automatic dryness control EndK>f-cycla signal Manual clean lint filter (inside agitator)

End-of-Cycle signal

The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, ar^ other items that should removed from the dryer as soon as it stops. The signal canrKJt be adjusted or turned off.

Operating Your Washer

To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section

gives you this important information. Page references are irtcluded for more information.

Starting your washer

1. Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes in the washer.

• Sort and load clothes as described on

pages 16 and 17.

• If desired, you may also add color-safe

all-fabric bleach.

2. Close the washer lid.

3. Select a load size.

Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresporKJs with the size of the wash

load and the type of fabric being washed.

• To change the load size setting, move the Selector to RESET, and then to the

desired new setting.

• See pages 16 and 17 for loading tips.

4. Select a wash-rinse temperature with the Water Temperature Selector. Match the water temperature with the type of fabric and soiis being washed. See

page 18 for water temperature guidelines.

• Four wash-rinse temperatures are

available: hot-cold, warm-warm, warm-cold, and cold-cold.

5. Push in and turn the Cycie Controi

Knob ciockwise. Stop when the indica

tor on the outer ring points to the

number in the wash cycie you want.

• The numbers are minutes of wash time.

• The cycles are described on pages 8-10.

6. Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start washer.

7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add

liquid chlorine bleach AFTER washer

starts agitating. See page 11.

8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add

measured and diluted fabric softener

to the final rinse cycle. See page 11.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Stopping/restarting your washer

If necessary, you can stop your washer during a cycle to add more clothes.

• To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob.

• To restart the washer, close the lid (if

necessary) and pull out the Cycle

Control Knob.

Selecting a cycle and time

Use the information in this section to help you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabrics and soil levels.

' The washer pauses briefly throughout

each cycle. ITiese pauses are normal for washer operation.

> Refer to page 10 to help you understand

what happens during a wash cycle.

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WASH '“i 1

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Regular cycle

The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash system and high spin speeds to shorten drying time.

• Use HEAVY, 12 minutes of wash time, to clean sturdily-constructed cotton and linen fabrics that are heavily soiled.

• Use NORMAL, 8 minutes of wash time, to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are

lightly to moderately soiled.

SPIN lO

PERMANENT PRESS

DELICAl ES

Permanent Press cycle

The Permanent Press cycle features the Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse, and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.

• Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled.

• Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetics that are lightly soiled.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Délicates cycle

The Délicates cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling.

• Use 8 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and washable knits that are moderately soiled.

• The washer pauses for 2 minutes during

the Délicates cycle.

Soak cycle

The Soak cycle features brief periods of agitation and soak time to help renwve

heavy soils and stains that need pretreat ment.

• Use warm water when soaking laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See pages 20 22 for stain removal information.

• Use the amount of detergent or presoak additive recommended by manufacturer.

• After the 12-minute Soak cycle ends, add detergent and set a new wash cycle.

Pre Wash

Pre Wash features a brief period of high speed agitation to help remove heavy soils and stains that need pretreatment.

• Use warm water for prewashing stained

laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See pages 20-22 for stain removal information.

• After Pre Wash ends, add detergent and

set a new wash cycle.

Super Wash cycle

The Super Wash cycle automatically pre washes the laundry and advances into the

Regular wash cycle. (The washer does not

need to be reset after the Super Wash cycle.) Use this 14-minute cycle when washing heavily soiled loads that need

maximum soil removal.

• For proper cleaning, use double the amount of detergent recommended for a

wash cycle.

NOTE: The washer pauses between the Super Wash cycle arud the HEAVY part of

the Regular wash cycle. This is normal.

Using Rinse and Spin

When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may want an extra rinse and spin.

1. Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.

2. Pull out Cycle Control Knob. The washer fills to selected load size, agitates, drains, and spins.

Using Drain and Spin

A drain and spin may help shorten drying times for some heavy fabrics or special-care

items by removing excess water.

1. Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.

2. Pull out Cycle Control Knob. The washer drains and then spins.

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

What happens in each

When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected load size) before agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating

immediately after filling; agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down. After agita tion starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until h points to OFF and the cycle ends.

WASH

Fill

Wash*

‘Agitation speed is reduced in the last few

minutes of most cycles. This provides better fabric care.

Drain (or partial drain*)

hsJ

*The Permanent Press cyde partially

drains, fills, agitates briefly, arKi drains.

No agitation

cycle

The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.

NOTE: A Gentle Wash system helps protect your fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Regular and Permanent

Press cycles.

RINSE

Rll

Rinse

Drain-No agitation

Spin-Spray rinse

Spin

Off

OPERATING YOUR WASHER

Adding liquid chlorine bleach

Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do

not guess. Never use more than 1 cup

(250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.

1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load.

2. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach

around agitator, not directly on load.

• Follow directions on care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flameretardant fabrics.

• When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent to soak water.

NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any

fabric K touches. The damage appears as

rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until several washings later.

Adding liquid fabric softener

• Always dilute liquid fabric softener with Vz to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.

• Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse.

• Fabric softener should not be mixed with other laundry products because greasy stains may form. If stains form, remove by wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash the stained item.

• Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent.

If this happens, use less fabric softener or

do not use it every time.

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