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ROPER
Home Appliances
Use And Care
A Note to You
Washer Safety
Parts and Features
Operating Your
Washer..............................5
Caring for Your
Washer..............................9
Laundry Tips
Removing Stains
Troubleshooting.............17
Requesting Assistance
or Service
Warranty
1-800-447-6737
Call us with questions or comments.
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Part No. 3363549
ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER
MODELS RAB2132D
RAB3132D
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Roper* appliance.
Roper appliarKses give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To
ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It
contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliarx^e properly and
safely. Please read it car^ully. 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 appliarwe.
Please record your model's information.
Whenever you call to request service on
your appliar)ce, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You can firtd this information on the model
and serial number plate (see diagram on
page 4 for location of plate).
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 piece for future reference.
Model Number.
Serial Number.
Purchase Date.
Dealer Name _
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
___
Call our toll-free number 24 hours a day.
1-800-447-6737
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Washer 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 symbol.
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
as personal injury, bums, fire, and
electrical shock.
^WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
^WARNING
• Read all instructions before using your
washer.
• Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or
other flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion. Always
hand wash and line dry Kerns containing
these materials.
• Rammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be
used or stored in or near your washer. 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
wKh, or crawl on or inside your washer.
Supervise children closely when your
washer is used near them.
• Before your washer is removed from
sen/ice or discarded, remove the lid to
prevent accidental entrapment.
• After starting a cycle, do not reach into
the basket unless the Cycle Control
Knob is pushed in aixJ all motion stops.
• Do rK)t tamper wKh the controls.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using
your washer, follow basic precautions including the following:
• If your hot water has not been used re
cently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydro
gen 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, 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 K is open.
Please...
•Have only a qualified person install, re
pair, or replace parts on washer.
• Maintain washer property.
• Protect washer from the weather and
keep K where the temperature will rx)t fall
below freezing.
• Install and level washer on a floor that
can support the weight.*
• Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply,
and drain.*
• Ground washer properly.*
*See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Understanding your responsibilities
* Store iaurxfry 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 packages
of detergent and laundry aids, especially
warnings and precautions.
• Do not wash or dry Kerns that are soiled wKh
vegetable or cooking oil. These Kerns may
contain some oil after laundering. Due to the
remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch
fire by Kself.
' Do rx}t use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover)
in the same wash. Hazardous fumes
can form.
' Unplug power supply cord before attempt
ing to service your washer.
' Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.
Small particles can stick to fabrics washed
in following loads ard cause skin irrKation.
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Parts and Features
The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all
parts and features before using your washer.
Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for nwre infor
mation about the features.
LockI size
selector
(P. 5)
Toll-free
number
(P- 2)
Agitator
Cycle control knob
(P. 6)
Liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser*
(P. 8)
Model and serial
number plate
(under lid)
Basket
*
* Available on some models
Tub
Manual clean lint filter
(bottom of washer basket)
(P-11)
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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 included 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
page 10.
• If desired, you may also add color-safe
all-fabric bleach.
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach.
• In model RAB3132D, use only liquid
chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.
• Model RAB2132D does not have a liquid
bleach dispenser. Add bleach as
described on page 8.
3. Close the washer lid.
4. Select a load size.
Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting
that corresponds with the size of the
wash load and the type of fabric being
washed.
• To change the load size setting after the
washer has started to fill, move the
Selector to the desired new setting.
• See pages 10 and 11 for loading tips.
3. Push In and turn the Cycle Contror
Knob clockwise to the wash cycle you
want (see page 6). Match wash water
temperature with the type of fabric and
soils being washed.
6. Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start
washer.
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured and diluted fabric softener
(see page 8).
Stopping/Restarting Your Washer
• 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.
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Cycle descriptions
Model RAB2132D
NOTE: Cycle times not snown on this model.
Model RA33132D
RIN S E
Heavy cycle (both models)
The Heavy cycle features hot wash water for
heavy soils and longer spins to shorten
drying time.
• Use HOT (14 minutes of wash time) to
clean large loads of sturdily constructed
fabrics that are heavily soiled.
Normal cycle (both models)
The Normal cycle features warm wash water
and longer spins to shorten drying time.
• Use WARM (12 minutes of wash time) to
clean cotton and linen fabrics that are
moderately to heavily soiled.
NOTE: For cold wash water, turn Cycle
Control Knob to COLD (10 minutes of wash
time), or use Short cycle (model RAB3132D
only).
SHORT a
RIN S E
HEAVY14 I I ll h I |_5
MW W // //%'
Short cycle (on model RAB3132D
only)
The Short cycle features a brief wash cycle
with cold wash water for gentle soil removal.
• Use SHORT (6 minutes of wash time) to
clean delicate items and washable knits
that are lightly soiled.
• During the Short cycle, the machine
will pause for a brief soak period
(2 minutes).
Cycle options (both models)
You may select different wash times by first
selecting the water temperature and then
turning to the new wash time. For example,
for 12 minutes of wash time with cold water:
• Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn it
clockwise to COLD.
• Pull out Cycle Control Knob and allow your
washer to fill.
• When your washer has filled, push in and
turn Cycle Control Knob ciocKwise to
NCRNML (12 minutes of wash lime).
• Pull out Cycle Control Knob.
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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 until indicator points 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 until indicator points to SPIN,
as illustrated.
2. Pull out Cycle Control Knob. The washer
drains and then spins.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
What happens in each cycie
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.
WASH
RII
Wash selected time
□ill
Drain- No agitation
Spin
After agitation starts, the Cycle Control Knob
turns clockwise until it points to an OFF area
and the cycle ends.
RINSE
RII
Rinse
m
Drain-No agitation
Spin
m
Off
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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.
Model RAB2132D (no dispenser)
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 flame-retardant fabrics.
• When soaking with chlorine bleach, add
detergent to soak water.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any
fabric it touches. The damage appears as
rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
show up until several washings later.
Model RAB3132D (with dispenser)
1. Load the washer.
2. Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully
into the dispenser. Do not let bleach
splash, drip, or run down into washer
basket. Undiluted bleach will danmage any
fabric it touches.
3. Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted
and dispensed automatically during wash
part of cycle.
NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add
powdered chlorine or all-fabric bleach to
your wash load. The dispenser is for liquid
chlorine bleach use only.
Adding fabric softeners
(on both modeis)
• Always dilute fabric softeners with to 1
cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undi
luted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
• Add diluted fabric softener only in the final
rinse.
• Fabric softeners 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 soeip. 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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Caring for Your Washer
Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your
washer properly and safely.
Cleaning your washer
Exterior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and
other spills with a soft, damp
cloth or sponge as they occur.
Occasionally wipe the outside
of the washer to keep it looking
like new.
Do not put sharp or metal
objects in your washer.
They can damage the finish.
Check all pockets for pins,
clips, money, bolts, nuts, etc.
Do rK>t lay these objects on your washer
after emf^ng pockets.
Interior
Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of
chlorine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL)
of detergent. Run washer through a com
plete cycle using hot water. Repeat process
if necessary.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using
cleaners labeled as washer safe only.
Winter storage or moving care
Install and store your washer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the
hoses, freezing can damage your washer. If storing or moving your washer during freezing
weather, winterize it.
To winterize washer:
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 quart (1L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in
the basket.
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting
(see page 7) for about 30 seconds to mix
the antifreeze and water.
5. Unplug the power supply cord.
To use washer again:
1. Flush water pipes and hoses.
2. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
3. Turn on both water faucets.
4. Reconnect power supply cord.
5. Run the washer through a complete cycle
with 1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean
out antifreeze.
Non-use or vacation care
You should operate your washer only when
you are at home. If you will be on vacation
or will not be using your washer for an
extended period of time, you should:
• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power to the washer.
• Turn off the water supply to the washer.
This helps avoid accidental flooding (due
to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
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Laundry Tips
This section reviews proper laundering techniques and gives you additional washing
information.
Preparing clothes for washing
• Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid
snagging other Hems.
Remove pins, buckles, and
other hard objects to avoid
scratching the washer in
terior. Rerrwve non-wash
able trim and ornaments.
• Empty pockets and turn them inside out.
• Turn down cuffs, brush away lint and dirt.
Sorting
' Separate heavily-soiled Hems from lightly-
soiled ones, even if they
would normally be washed
together. Separate lint givers
(towels, chenille) from lint
takers (corduroy, synthetics.
• Turn synthetic knHs inside out to avoid
pilling.
• Tie strings and sashes so they will not
tangle.
• Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.
• Treat spots and stains. (See “Removing
Stains” on pages 14-16.)
• Stained or wet garments should be
washed promptly for best resuHs.
permanent press). When possible, turn lint
givers inside out.
• Separate dark cobrs from light colors,
colorfast Hems from norxxilorfast Hems.
• Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy
cottons, knits, delicate Hems).
Loading
' Drop Hems into washer loosely. Fill to the top
of the basket, but do not wrap
items around the agitator.
Items should move easily
through wash water for best
cleaning and wrinkle-free
resuHs. Hems should sink and reappear later.
> Load washer property and select correct
load size setting. Overloading or packing
the machine, and selecting a setting too
small for the wash load can:
- cause poor cleaning.
- increase wrinkling,
- create excessive lint.
- wear out Hems faster (because of pilling).
• Load by the amount of space Hems take
up, not by their weight.
• Mix large and small Hems in each load.
Load evenly to maintain
washer balartce. An off
balance load can make the
washer vibrate during spin.
' To reduce wrinkling, permanent press
clothes and some synthetic knHs should
have more room to move in the water than
heavy Hems (towels, jeans). Use the
largest load size setting for best resuHs
wHh permanent press clothes.
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Loading suggestions
For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the largest load size
setting.
LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS
Heavy Work
Clothes
2 pair pants
3 shirts
3 pair jeans
1 coverall
Knits
2 slacks
2 blouses
4 shirts
4 tops
2 dresses
Permanent
Press
1 double sheet 1 king size
1 tablecloth
1 dress
1 blouse
2 slacks
3 shirts
2 pillowcases
Mixed Load
2 double or
sheet(s)
4 pillowcases
6 T-shirts
6 pair shorts
2 shirts
2 blouses
6 handkerchiefs
Saving energy
• Use warm or cold wash water for most
loads. Use hot water only when washing
heavy, greasy soils or whites.
• Use cold rinses.
• Wash full loads.
• Use a smaller load size setting when
washing small loads.
• Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent
and pretreat stains or heavy soils. Use the
cycles and wash times recommended for
the fabric and soil.
• Use your washer during off-peak hours -
usually early morning and late evening.
(Ask your power company.)
Towels
8 bath towels
8 hand towels
10 wash cloths
1 bathmat
Delicates
2 camisoles
4 slips
4 panties
2 bras
2 nighties
Manual clean lint filter
Clean the fitter at the bottom of the agitator
after every load for the best filtering results.
To clean:
1. Lift off the agitator barrel.
2. Wash or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The filter is
not removable.
3. Replace agKator barrel and snap into
place.
AgKator barrel
Manual clean
lint flKer
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Water Guidelines
Selecting water temperatures
WASH WATER
TEMPERATURE*
HOT
130“F(54“C)
or above
WARM • Dark/noncolorfast colors
go-'IIO-F
(32“-44“C)
COLD
70“-90“F
(21*-32“C)
SUGGESTED FABRICS
• Work ck^hes
• Sturdy whites/colorfast
pastels
• Diapers
• Permanent press items
• Nylon, polyester, acrylics,
silks, woolens
• Knits/delicate fabrics
• Extra-sensitive colors
• Noncolorfast items
• Harxl washeibles
COMMENTS
• Best cleaning for heavily soiled items
• Removes oils, perspiration, greasy
soils, and stains
• Prevents graying or yellowing
• Best for lightly soiled to moderately
soiled items
• Safe for most fabric finishes
• Less fading and dye bleeding
• Reduces wrinkling
• Best for very lightly soiled items
• Saves hot water
• Best rinse water temperature
* The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures.
Checking hot water temperature
Your hot water should be 130“F {54*0) or
above. If you do not know your hot water
temperature, you can check it easily. You
may need to raise the temperature of your
water heater. To check your hot water:
1. Fill a pan with the hottest water available
from the faucet that fills your washer.
NOTE: If you do not have a faucet at your
washer site, collect the water from the
faucet closest to your washer.
2. Place a candy thermometer or cooking
thermometer in the water to check the
temperature.
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder
than 70°F (21 °C), detergents do not dissolve
well. Also, soils may be difficult to remove,
and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles
and may have increased pilling.
Water hardness
Many poor washing results can be traced to
the hardness of the wash water. To check
your water hardness:
• City water - ask the city water company.
• Well water - ask the local water authority.
Ask for the mineral content in grains/gallon
or parts/million. If your water is more than
8 grains/gallon or more than 153 parts/
million, you should consider
• Installing a water softener.
• Using more detergent.
• Using a packaged water conditioner.
• Not using soap.
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LAUNDRY TIPS
Washing special-care items
Most garments arxl household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always
follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc
tions for some special washables.
ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Blankets
(electric or woolen)
Pretreal spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, arxJ time
according to the type of blanket being washed. An extra rinse may
be necessary (see page 8 for rinse and spin information). Check
care label to see if manufacturer recommends machine washing.
Curtains, drapes,
slipcovers
Diapers
Elastic, spandex
Flame-retardant
clothing
Knits
Pillows, stuffed
toys
Plastic, rubber
items
Quilts, bedspreads
Scatter rugs
Wash small loads. Crowding may cause wrinkling. Replace
slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fK tightly.
NOTE: Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether
hand or machine washed.
When using chlorine bleach for soaking, add extra detergent to
the load. Avoid overuse of fabric softeners - absorberrcy will be
reduced.
Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash
often to reduce the damage. Use warm water and sufficient
detergent to remove oils. Do not use chlorine bleach.
Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. Follow
manufacturer's instructions to retain flame-retardant qualities.
Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However,
this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and dam
aged when washed (especially bull^ knits). Knits made of
synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to
keep their original shape nfK>re than a knit made of cotton
or ramie.
Washing feather pillows is rtot recommended unless they will be
dried in a dryer.
Treat as delicate items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items
in a mesh bag.
Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quilted or
stitched. Tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy.
An extra rinse may be necessary.
Shake or vacuum rugs to remove loose dirt. Wash more than one
rug at a time. If washing only one rug, add bath towels to balance
the load.
Snowsults, jackets
Wash only one or two Kerns at a time. You may need to stop the
washer occasionally to press air from the Kerns being washed.
An extra rinse may be necessary.
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Removing Stains
Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best
results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing helps
loosen soil before washing.
Stain removal rules
• Use warm water for soaking or prewashing
stained laundry. Hot water can set stains.
• Most stains are easier to remove when
they are fresh. Old or set stains may not
come out. Follow package directions for
pretreatment products.
• Before treating any stain, find out what
kind of stain it is, how old the stain is, what
kind of fabric it is, and if the fabric is
colorfast. (Check the care label.)
• Washing and drying can set some stains.
• Start with cold or warm water. Hot water
can set some stains.
Stain removal guide
STAIN
Alcoholic
beverage
Blood
TO REMOVE
These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak
fresh stairw with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a
solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent, and a few drops of white
vinegar. Rinse. Wash.
Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30
minutes or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse.
If stain remains, put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on stain for 3-5
minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Wash.
• When bleach is recommerKfed, use a
bleach that is safe for the fabric.
• Test stain removers on an inside seam or
hidden corner of the item to see if the color
is removed.
• Put the stained area face down on a paper
towel or white cloth. Apply the stain
remover to the back of the stain. This
forces the stain off the fabric instead of
through it.
• Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help
break down some protein stains so they
are easier to remove.
Chewing
gum
Chocolate
or coffee
Crayon and
candle wax
Cream,
milk, or
Ice cream
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Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a
nonflammable fabric cleaner. Let dry. Wash.
Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash
soil and stain remover. Rinse. VJasIn. If stain remains, apply a liquid deter
gent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme preso^. Rewash.
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or
facial tissue. Press wKh warm iron. Remove color stain with nonflammable
fabric cleaner. Hand wash until stain is gone. If full load is crayon stained,
take to cleaners or coin-operated dry cleaning machine.
Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner, or a prewash soil and stain
remover. Rinse. Wash. Repeat if necessary. If stain rerr^ins, apply a few
drops liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia. Blot dry and rinse.
If stain remains, soak in an enzyme presoak. Wash.
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REMOVING STAINS
STAIN
Deodorants
and antlperspirants
Fat, grease,
or oil
Fruit stains
Grass or
green
vegetables
TO REMOVE
Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent.
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.
Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo
nia ar^ all-fabric bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water
safe for fabric.
Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried.
See vegetable/cooking oil Warning on page 3. For other types of greasy
stains, use one of the methods below:
• Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow label directions. Wash in hottest
water safe for fabric.
• Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible. Sponge with
a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.
• Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain. Wash
using hottest water safe for fabric.
Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains,
cover area with a paste made of all-fabric bleach, a few drops of hot
water arid a few drops of ammonia. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. Wash.
Old stains: Sponge with white vinegar. Rinse. Repeat procedure for
fresh stains.
Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least
30 minutes, or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water tempera
ture and bleach safe for the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colorfast
ness before applying alcohol. For acetate, sponge with a nonflammable
fabric cleaner. If stain remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse.
Rewash.
Ink or
ballpoint
pen ink
Iron or rust
Ketchup or
tomato
products
Lipstick
Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain
continuously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash.
If stain remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (Itidia and other indelible inks
are almost impossible to remove completely.)
Colored or noncolorfast Items: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the
sun to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.
White or colorfast items: Try a rust remover. Test first on inside seam
or hem. Some rust removers are not washer safe. Follow package
directions.
Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a
prewash soil and stain rertxjver. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a
liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak.
Rewash.
Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover.
Blot with absorbent material. Repeat if necessary. Rinse. If stain still
remains, rub with liquid detergent. Wash.
continued on next page
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REMOVING STAINS
STAIN
Meat Juice,
egg
Mildew Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water
Mustard
Paint
TO REMOVE
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with
enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable
feibric cleaner. Wash.
and an all-fabric bleach for 15 to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains
are almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus destroys or weakens
fabrics.) An altemative to bleach is to treat with salt and lemon juice and
dry in direct sunlight. Rinse and rewash. Mildew may form if wet or damp
laundry remains in your washer for extended periods of time. To prevent
mildew, promptly dry laundry after washing.
Treat immediately. Scrape off excess mustard. Sponge with a nonflam
mable fabric cleaner or a prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Work
liquid detergent arxl a few drops of vinegar into stain. Rinse. If stain
remains, apply 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse and wash.
Hand wash paint-stained Kerns.
Water base: Treat stains while still wet. (These paints cannot be removed
after they have dried.) Rinse in warm water to flush out paint. Sponge wKh
a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.
Oil base: Scrape off fresh paint. Sponge wKh a nonflammable fabric
cleaner or treat stain with recommended thinner. While stain is still wet
wKh solvent, rub liquid detergent into K. Wash wKh hottest water safe
for fabric.
Perspiration
Scorch
Soft drinks
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Remove stains before ironing. Perspiration stains may weaken fabric.
Wash or sponge stain thoroughly with detergent and warm water. If
perspiration has changed the color of the fabric, use one of the following
treatments:
Fresh stains: Apply amnrwnia to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove
ammonia odor.
Old stains: Apply whKe vinegar to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove
vinegar odor.
Severe scorch cannot be removed. Wet stain wKh 3% hydrogen peroxide.
Cover wKh a dry cloth and press wKh an iron as hot as is safe for fabric.
Rinse well. Wa^.
OR
Wet wKh lerrwn juice and spread in the sun to dry. Wash.
Sponge immediately wKh cold water and alcohol. Heat and detergent may
set stain.
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Troubleshooting
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following
list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you
need further assistance, see page 19.
Common laundry problems
PROBLEM CAUSE
Brown, yellow
stains
Dye transfer
Gray whites,
dingy colors
Greasy looking
spots
Lint
Load too wet
after spin
Shrinking
Snags, rips, and
holes
• Chlorine staining
• Iron in water heater or pipes; iron and manganese in water
• Improper sorting
• Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle
• Improper sorting
• Water temperature too low
• Not enough detergent
• Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)
• Fabric softener poured directly on clothes
• Not enough detergent or dispenser not used
• Improper sorting
• Paper or tissue in pockets
• Pilling being mistaken for lint
• Not enough detergent
• Cold rinses
• Cycle stopped before spinning is complete
• Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing -
laundering returns fabric to original size)
• Care label directions not followed
• Items damaged before washing
• Misuse of chlorine bleach (do not pour directly on clothes);
dispenser not used
• Sharp Herns not removed from pockets; fasteners not fastened
Stiff, rough
fabrics
Twisting/
Tangling
Wrinkling
Yellow areas
(from body oils)
• Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)
• Not enough detergent
• Line drying
• Overloading
• Clothes wrapped around agHator
• Overloading (leave more room for penrianent press and knits)
• Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle
• Warm rinse water
• Cycle selection incorrect
• Water temperature too low
• Not enough detergent
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Common washer problems
Before calling for service, check these:
Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage?
Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Has a time-delay
fuse been used?
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Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?
Are the water hoses kinked or clogged?
Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer? It must be higher.
Is the IkJ closed?
Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out?
Is the washer making noises or vibrating?
Is the wash load properly distributed around the agitator?
NOTE: Washer stops briefly during a wash cycle. These pauses are rK>rmal.
If none of these items was causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service”
on page 19.
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Page 19
Requesting Assistance or
Service
Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 18-19. It
may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
1. If you need assistance* ...
Call our toll-free number. Dial
toll-frae from anywhere In the
U.SJV.:
1-«0(M4-ROPER
1-800-447-6737
aixl talk with one of our trained consultants.
The consultant can instruct you in how to
obtain satisfactory operation from your appliarx:e or, if service is necessary, recommerKf
a qualified service company in your area.
If you prefer, write to:
Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in
your con-espondence.
2. If you need service* ...
Contact the dealer from whom
you purchased the appliarrae or
the authorized servicer in your
area. For help finding an autho
rized servicer in your area, call
our toll-free telephone number in Step 1.
3. If you need FSP*
replacement parts ...
FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporation for quality parts. Look for this
syrribol of quality whenever you need a
replacement part for your Roper* appliance.
FSP replacement parts will fit right and work
right, because they are made to the same
exacting specifications used to build every
new Roper appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your
area, refer to Step 2 or call our toll-free
number in Step 1.
4. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved ...
• Contact the Major Appliance Consumer
Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group
of independent consumer experts that
voices consumer views at the highest
levels of the major appliance industry.
• Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have
failed to resolve your problem.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
‘When asking for help or service:
Please provide a detailed description of
the problem, your appliance’s complete
model and serial numbers, and the pur
chase date. (See page 2.) This information
will help us respond properly to your
request.
• MACAP will in turn inform us of your
action.
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Page 20
ROPER*
Automatic Washer Warranty
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
(from date of purchase)
LIMITED 2ND-5TH YEAR
WARRANTY
(from date of purchase)
WE WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Connect the installation of your washer.
2. In.<«truct you how to use your washer.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
B. Repairs when your washer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pickup artd delivery. Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to your washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of
products not approved by us.
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranty.
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized nrKxfiTications made to the appliarx:e.
This Roper eippliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. Under no circumstances shall it
be liable under this warranty for ir№idental or consequential damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of irwidental or consequential damages, or limitation of
implied warranties, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
WE WILL PAY FOR
Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
materials or workmanship. Sen/ice must be provided by
an authorized Roper service company.
Replacement parts for any part of the gearcase assembly
if defective in materials or workmanship.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Outside the UnKed States, a different warranty may also apply. For details, please contact
your authorized Roper distributor or military exchange.
If you need service, first see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section of this book and
then, if you need additional help, call our toll-free telephone number, 1-800-44-ROPER
(1-800-447-6737), from anywhere in the U.S.A.
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