Whirlpool AL6245V, AX5133V, L4132V, AL5143V User Manual

Washers

Use

and

Care Guide

ROPER

Appliances

AL4132V AL5143v AL6245V Ax5133v AX6245V

Thank you for choosing a Roper appliance. This guide will help you operate and maintain your new, quality-built Roper washer. Keep this guide in a safe place for future reference.

First . . .

complete all of the Installation Instruction

steps before attempting to operate your washer.

Energy-saving tips

. Use washer during non-peak, energy

usage hours. (Contact your power company for the most energy-efficient times.)

m Use hot water only when washing

Next . . .

complete and mail the Product Registration Card

This card enters your warranty into our warranty system, insuring efficient claim processing. It can be used as a proof of purchase for insurance claims and helps Roper to contact you immediately in the unlikely event of a product safety recall.

Please remember

It is your responsibility to be sure that your washer:

m Is properly installed by a qualified

person.*

whites or heavy or greasy soils. I Use cold water for washing light soils. I Use cold rinses. I Adjust the water level when washing

medium or small loads.

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 provided.

Avoid rewashing by:

- pretreating stains or heavy soils;

- properly sorting clothes;

- using enough detergent;

- not overloading;

using proper cycles and wash times.

Important Safety Instructions

Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury when using your washer, by following basic precautions, including the following:

. 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 hand-wash and air-dry fabrics containing these materials.

I 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 until

all motion stops. If the lid is opened while the basket is

spinning, the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds.

. Do Not install or store washer

where it will be exposed to the weather.

n Do Not tamper with controls.

m You are responsible for making

sure that your washer is installed, repaired and parts replaced by a qualified person.

l Do Not add gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. The substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

Save these instructions.

. If hot water has not been used

recently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen gases 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.

. The washer must be electrically

grounded. See Installation Instructions.

. Store detergent and laundry

products in a cool, dry place out of children’s reach. A locked cabinet is recommended.

. 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.

. Do Not machine-wash glass fiber

materials. Small particles can

stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

. 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.

Contents

Product Registration Energy-saving tips

Important Safety Instructions Before you wash

Using your washer

Sort the load Load the washer Select water-level and load size Select water temperature

Select cycle and wash time

To start

To stop at any time Rinse and spin

Normal operations

Using special model features

AL4132 Large-Capacity,

Single-Speed Washer

AL5143 Large-Capacity,

Single-Speed Washer

AL6245 Large-Capacity,

Two-Speed Washer

AX5133 Super-Capacity,

Single-Speed Washer

AX6245 Super-Capacity,

Two-Speed Washer

Laundry load guide

Caring for your washer

After washing When not washing Before leaving on vacation

To protect your washer from freezing Common washing problem Laundry tips

Water hardness Laundry products

Tints and dyes

Stain removal guide Before you call for service warranty

Page No.

Before you wash

. Turn all pockets inside out and

empty.

n Turn down cuffs. Brush away lint

and dirt.

. Close zippers, snaps and hooks and

remove pins, buckles and other hard objects to prevent scratching laundry basket, agitator or snagging other items. Remove unwashable trim and ornaments.

. Tie strings and sashes to prevent

tangling. . Mend tears, loose hems and seams. . Treat spots and stains. Pre-soak if

necessary.

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Using your washer

Water-level

selecctor

Temperature selector

Agitator

Cycle control knob

Model and serial number plate (under lid)

-Bleach dispenser (not available on

AL4132

and AX51331

/ Tub

Lint filter (not shown; not

available

AJi4132V)

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.

A. 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 non-colorfast). Sort by amount of soil (heavy, normal and light).

B. Load the washer

(For specific loading recommendations see Page 7.)

Drop items in 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.)

Laundry Tip

Do Not overload washer. Overloading or packing can cause poor cleaning, increased wrinkling, excessive lint and can wear out items faster.

Set water level at LARGE or EX LARGE for the best permanent press results.

C. Select water-level and load size

Set water

level that describes the size of your load. EX SMALL or SMALL, for a few items; EX LARGE or LARGE, for full load. (See Pages 5-6 for specific information.) To change water level after the washer has started to fill, turn selector knob to RESET and then to desired water level.

level selector knob to the

D. Select water temperature

The top temperature on the temperature selector is the wash selection; the bottom temperature is the rinse.

Set water temperature level according

to fabric label or the amount of soil to be

washed.

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Using your washer, continued

Laundry Tip

For best cleaning results use:

- Hot wash water for normally soiled, permanent press and synthetic items; white and colorfast cottons: heavy soils and diapers.

-Warm wash water for permanent press and 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. Dissolve detergent in one quart (1L) of warm water before adding it to the washer or use a liquid detergent.

E. Select cycle and wash time

Push in cycle control knob and turn it clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the wash cycle you want. The number tells the minutes of wash agitation time. (Use longer wash

times for heavily soiled clothes.) NOTE: Your model may not include all

the following cycles. (See pages 5 and 6 for specific model information.)

Extra Wash (4 min.)

soiled loads. Use double the amount of detergent recommended.

Regular/Heavy Soil (14 min.)

sturdily constructed fabrics (i.e. cotton) or heavily soiled items.

Regular/Normal Soil (10 or 6 min.)

Wash moderately soiled fabrics.

Permanent Press (10 or 8 min.)

moderately soiled, permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. Cool-down rinse helps to keep fabric from wrinkling.

Permanent Press (6 or 4 min.)

lightly soiled, permanent press or some synthetic fabrics. Cool-down rinse helps keep fabrics from wrinkling.

KnitdDelicates

moderately soiled, delicate items and washable knits.

Knits/Delicates (6 min.)

lightly soiled, delicate items and washable knits. Fabricare (6

delicate items. Wash nylon hose or

panty hose in a net laundry bag.

Soak Cycle (20 or 14 min.) Use

recommended amount of detergent or pre-soak additive. Make sure wash cycle always follows the soak cycle.

min.)

Wash heavily

min.)

Gently wash

Quick wash for

Wash

To get maximum use, satisfaction and longer washer life:

’ Do Not soak fabrics:

- for more than 2 hours in the washer.

- with chlorine bleach in the washer.

- with vinegar or other acids in the washer.

- without detergent.

- with hot water because it can set stains. Use warm water for best results.

- or store urine-soaked clothes in the washer.

. Do Not leave wet laundry in the

washer.

. Do Not put sharp or heavy objects

on or in the washer. Check pockets for nuts, bolts, etc. These objects may damage the washer.

F. To start

Pull cycle control knob out. The washer will fill to the selected water level and water temperature. After filling, the washer will agitate for a selected number of minutes. The washer will pause briefly throughout each cycle. This allows for the reversing of the motor, normal washer operation and cool-down.

G. To stop at any time

Push the cycle control knob in. To restart, pull the cycle control knob out.

H. Rinse and spin

Complete rinsing of fabrics washed

with extra detergent may require an

extra rinse and spin. To set for extra rinse and spin:

1. Push cycle control knob in.

2. Turn knob clockwise to any dot on the dial (see arrows in drawing).

3. Pull cycle control knob out. The

washer will fill to selected level,

agitate, drain and spin.

Normal operations

You can expect the following when your washer is operating:

Water spraying

sections of some cycles. Water is sprayed on the spinning load to help with rinsing.

Pausing.

throughout each cycle to allow for the reversing of the motor, normal washer operation and the cool-down portion of the Permanent Press cycle. When the washer pauses, you will hear no operating sounds.

during the spin

The washer pauses briefly

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