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.
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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.*
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See Installation Instructions provided.
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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
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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
on
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
(8
min.)
Gently wash
Gently wash
Quick wash for
Wash
Wash
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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