Whirlpool RAB3132EW0 User Manual
Use And Care
GUIDE
A Note to You ......................... 2
Washer Safety ........................ 3
Parts and Features................. 4
Operating Your Washer
(on models with separate
Water Level and
Temperature Selectors)...... 5
(on models with
Temperature Selector
in Cycle Control Knob)........ 9
Stopping/restarting your
washer .............................. 11
Understanding what
happens in each cycle ...... 12
Understanding normal
washer sounds ................. 12
Adding liquid chlorine
bleach............................... 13
Adding liquid fabric
softener............................. 13
Caring for Your Washer....... 14
Laundry Tips ........................ 15
Removing Stains.................. 19
Troubleshooting................... 22
Requesting Assistance
or Service ............................. 24
Warranty ............................... 28
ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS
PART NO. 3950304 Rev. A
1-800-447-6737
Call us with questions or comments.
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 developed this Use and Care Guide.
It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly
and 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 appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model
and serial number label/plate (see diagram
on page 4 for location of label/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 place for future reference.
Model Number __________________________
Serial Number __________________________
Purchase Date __________________________
Dealer Name ___________________________
Dealer Address _________________________
Dealer Phone ___________________________
Call our toll-free number.
1-800-447-6737
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Washer Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and
statements. Please pay special attention to
these symbols and follow any instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation of the use
of the symbol.
This symbol alerts you to
hazards such as fire,
electrical shock, or
other injuries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before
•
using the washer.
Do not wash articles that have
•
been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, other flammable, or
explosive substances as they
give off vapors that could ignite
or explode.
Do not add gasoline, dry-clean-
•
ing solvents, or other flammable,
or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances
give off vapors that could ignite
or explode.
Under certain conditions, hydro-
•
gen gas may be produced in a
hot water system that has not
been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system
has not been used for such a
period, before using the washing
machine, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes.
– To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
This will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time.
Do not allow children to play on or
•
in the washer. Close supervision
of children is necessary when the
washer is used near children.
Before the washer is removed
•
from service or discarded, remove
the door.
Do not reach into the washer if
•
the tub or agitator is moving.
Do not install or store the washer
•
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
Do not tamper with controls.
•
Do not repair or replace any part
•
of the washer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care
Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
See Installation Instructions for
•
grounding requirements.
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
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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 more information about the features.
NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed
to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not
include all features.
Water level
selector*
(p. 6)
Temperature selector*
(p. 6)
PUSH STOP PUSH STOP
•
PULL START PULL START
REGULAR
DEEP
WATER
SAVER
2 SPEED • 8 CYCLE2 SPEED • 8 CYCLE
WASH
TEMPERATURE
RINSE
WARM
HOT
LARGE
SELF CLEANING FILTER SELF CLEANING FILTER
•
COLD
COLD
HOT
WARM
EX
LARGE
1/2 HP MOTOR 1/2 HP MOTOR
•
LOAD SIZELOAD SIZE
MEDIUM
SMALL
RINSE
6
10
NORMAL
COLD
14
HEAVY
COLD
4
SUPER WASHSUPER WASH
OFF
HEAVY DUTYHEAVY DUTY
SUPER CAPACITYSUPER CAPACITY
PERMANENTPERMANENT
PRESSPRESS
OFF
NORMAL
10
LIGHT
6
COOL
DOWN
OFF
NORMAL
8
LIGHT
6
KNITS/DELICATES
OFF
14
SOAK
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATIONWHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTERCUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER
1-800-253-1301
Cycle control knob
(may include temperature
selections) (pp. 6-11)
Liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser*
(p. 13)
Model and serial
number label/plate
(under lid)
Basket
Tub
Self-cleaning lint filter*
(bottom of washer basket)
(p. 8)
*On some models
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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.
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the washer that
are dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
No washer can completely
remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever
had any type of oil on it (including
cooking oils).
Doing so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
NOTES:
• Pages 5-8 detail using models with sepa-
rate Water Temperature and Water Level
Selectors.
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
• Pages 9-11 detail using models with
the Temperature Selector in the Cycle
Control Knob.
Starting Your Washer
(on models with separate
Water Level and Temperature
Selectors)
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 15-16. You may load clothes to
the top row of basket holes.
• If desired, you may also add color
safe bleach.
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach to the
dispenser (see page 13).
• Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the
bleach dispenser.
Liquid chlorine bleach
dispenser
continued on next page
5
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
3. Close the washer lid.
4. Select a setting with the Water Level
Selector that corresponds with the
size of your wash load and the type of
fabric being washed.
• To change the water level setting after
the washer has started to fill, move the
Selector to the desired new setting.
• See pages 15 and 16 for loading tips.
MEDIUM
SMALL
LARGE
EXTRA
LARGE
WATER LEVEL
5. Select a wash-rinse temperature with
the Water Temperature Selector. Match
the water temperature with the type of
fabric and soils being washed. See
page 17 for water temperature guidelines.
6. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise to the wash cycle
you want. See page 7.
7. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to
start the washer.
8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured and diluted liquid fabric
softener to the final rinse cycle.
See page 13.
WARM
COLD
HOT
COLD
TEMPERATURE
WASH
RINSE
COLD
COLD
WARM
WARM
6
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Selecting a cycle and time
Use the information in this section to help
you make the best cycle selections for you
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabrics and soil levels.
• The washer pauses briefly throughout each
cycle. These pauses are normal for washer
operation.
• Page 12 describes what happens during a
wash cycle.
HEAVY DUTY EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY
NORMAL
LIGHT SOIL
REGULAR SOIL
HEAVY SOIL
OFF
RINSE
6
8
12
SOAK
Cycle Control Knob with separate
water temperature selector
Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features longer spins to
shorten drying time. Use this cycle for
cleaning cotton and linen fabrics. Select
6 (Light), 8 (Regular), or 12 (Heavy) minutes
of wash time, depending on whether your
load is heavily, moderately, or lightly soiled.
Permanent Press
The Permanent Press cycle features a cooldown rinse, and shorter spins to reduce
wrinkling. Use this 8-minute cycle for cleaning permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are lightly to moderately soiled.
PLUS
SPIN
OFF
8
OFF
SPIN
RINSE
20
PAUSE
8
RINSE
SPIN
OFF
PERMANENT
PRESS
FABRICARE
Soak cycle
The Soak cycle features brief periods
of agitation and soak time to help
remove heavy soils and stains that
need pretreatment.
• Use warm water when soaking laundry. Hot
water can set stains. See pages 19-21 for
stain removal information.
• Use the amount of detergent or
presoak additive recommended by the
manufacturer.
• After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent
and set a new wash cycle.
Fabricare cycle
The Fabricare cycle features a brief wash
cycle that includes a 2-minute soak, and
shorter spins for gentle soils removal. Use
this 8-minute cycle to clean delicate items
and washable knits that are lightly to moderately soiled.
7
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
Using rinse and spin
When using extra detergent for heavily
soiled clothes, or washing special-care
items, you may find an extra rinse and spin
is needed.
1. For an additional rinse, push in the Cycle
Control Knob and turn it clockwise to
RINSE, as shown.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The
washer fills, agitates, drains, and spins.
Using drain and spin
A drain and spin may help shorten drying
time for some heavy fabrics or special-care
items by removing excess water.
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn
it clockwise to SPIN, as shown.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The
washer drains, then spins.
NORMAL
OFF
NORMAL
RINSE
OFF
SPIN
OFF
RINSE
OFF
FABRICARE
RINSE
OFF
Self-cleaning lint filter
The lint filter at the bottom of the washer
basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash
and rinse water passes over the filter,
separating the lint from the water. The lint is
then spun away from the filter and out of the
system during the spin part of the cycle.
If your washer drains into a tub, remove
any lint collected in the tub or strainer.
8
OFF
Self-cleaning
lint filter
OFF
Basket
interior
SPIN
OFF
FABRICARE
SPIN
Starting your washer
(on models with
Temperature Selector in
Cycle Control Knob)
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 15-16. You may load clothes to
the top row of basket holes.
• If desired, you may also add color
safe bleach.
2. Close the washer lid.
3. Select a setting with the Water Level
selector that corresponds with the size
of your wash load and the type of
fabric being washed.
• To change the water level setting after
the washer has started to fill, move the
selector to the desired new setting.
• See pages 15 and 16 for loading tips.
OPERATING YOUR WASHER
SMALL
LARGE
4. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise to the wash cycle
you want. See page 10.
5. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to
start the washer.
6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid chlorine bleach
after the washer starts agitating.
See page 13.
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured liquid fabric softener to the
final rinse water. See page 13.
WATER LEVEL
9
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