Whirlpool AX6245V User Manual
Washers
Use and
Care Guide
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.)
■ 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 unhkely event of a
product safety recall.
Please remember
It is your responsibility to be sure that
your washer;
■ Is properly installed by a qualified
person.*
whites or heavy or greasy soils.
■ Use cold water for washing light soils.
■ Use cold rinses.
■ 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.
I 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
▲warning
Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury when using your
washer, by following beisic 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.
' 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.
' Do Not tamper with controls.
' You are responsible for making
sure that your washer is installed,
repaired and parts replaced by a
qualified person.
' Do Not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents or other flгlmmable 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.
' 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 caU for service
Warranty---------------------
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Before you wash
■ Turn all pockets inside out and
empty.
■ 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
selector
Temperature
selector
Agitator
Cycle control
knob
Model and serial
number plate
(under lid)
Bleach dispenser
(not available
on AL4132
and AX5133)
Tub
Basket
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.
Lint niter
(not shown;
not available
on AL4132V)
C. Select water-level and load size
Set water level selector knob to the
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.
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
guart (IL) 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.) Wash heavily
soiled loads. Use double the amount
of detergent recommended.
Regular/Heavy Soil (14 min.) Wash
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.) Wash
moderately soiled, permanent press and
some synthetic fabrics. Cool-down
rinse helps to keep fabric from
wrinkling.
Permanent Press (6 or 4 min.) Wash
lightly soiled, permanent press or some
synthetic fabrics. Cool-down rinse
helps keep fabrics from wrinkling.
Knits/Delicates (8 min.) Gently wash
moderately soiled, delicate items and
washable knits.
Knits/Delicates (6 min.) Gently wash
lightly soiled, delicate items and
washable knits.
Fabricare (6 min.) Quick wash for
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.
Acaution
To get maximum use, satisfaction
and longer washer life:
■ Do Not soak feibrics:
- 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 during the spin
sections of some cycles. Water is
sprayed on the spinning load to help
with rinsing.
Pausing. The washer pauses briefly
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.
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