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TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER

MODEL RAC4244A

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Roper appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone
into its manufacturing. To ensure many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and
Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on 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 will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

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 each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as
personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches, dents,

etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our toll-free number, l-80044-ROPER (l-800447-67371, is avail­able 24 hours a day.

If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You
Need Assistance Or Service” on page 18. If you need further help, feel free to call us. When calling, you
will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this
information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 4). For your convenience, we
have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales
slip and your dealer’s name 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 Phone

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons
when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the

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Read all instructions before using the
washer.

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NEVER wash items cleaned, washed,
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
gasoline, or flammable fluids in the washer.
The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder and
air dry fabrics containing these materials.

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NEVER allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl inside the washer. Close super­vision of children is necessary when the
washer is used near children.

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When discarding an old washer, ALWAYS
remove the lid to prevent accidental
entrapment.

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DO NOT reach into the washer basket
while it is filling with water, while agitator is
moving or while basket is spinning. If the lid
is opened while the basket is spinning, the
basket will automatically stop in a few
seconds.

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DO NOT tamper with controls.

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NEVER use or store flammable fluids (dry­cleaning solvents, kerosene) in or near your
washer. DO NOT add flammable fluids to
the wash water. These substances give off
vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION.

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.

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You are responsible for making sure

that your washer:

-is installed, repaired, and has parts
replaced by a qualified person.

-is properly installed and leveled on a floor

that can support the weight.’

-is connected to the correct 3-prong outlet,

electric supply, water supply and drain.*

-is properly grounded.*

-is properly maintained.

-is protected from the weather and kept

where the temperature will not fall below
freezing.

*See the Installation Instructions.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities

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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and
other materials in a cool, dry place where
children can’t reach them-in a locked cabinet
if possible.

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ALWAYS read and follow instructions on
packages of detergents and laundry aids­especially warnings and precautions.

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DO NOT wash or dry items that are soiled

with vegetable or cooking oil. These items

may contain some oil after laundering. Due
to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke
or catch fire by itself.

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HAZARDOUS FUMES can form if chlorine
bleach is used in the same wash as ammo-

nia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover.

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ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before
attempting to service the washer.

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DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials.
Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in
following loads and cause skin irritation.

* You are responsible for making sure that

your washer:

- is used only for jobs normally expected of
home automatic washers.

- is not run by children or anyone unable to
operate it properly.

Parts And

The parts and features of your washer are illustrated in this section. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your washer.

Load size
selector

Temperature
selector

Fabric softener dispenser ­Bleach dispenser -

Features

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(u&r lid)

Agitator

Manual clean

lint filter

(inside agitator)

Basket

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Hang tags/temporary labels

Remove all hang tags and temporary labels before the washer is used. If label glue remains,

rub briskty with thumb or soak area with hand dishwashing detergent.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove

labels. These can damage the finish. See “Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.

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Operating Instructions

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Starting
Select
Sekt a water temperature

Your Roper washer is designed for ease of operation and maximum washing efficiency. The following
will help you quickly learn to operate your machine.

your

a load size

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Select a cycle and wash
Starting/stopping
What happens in

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Starting your washer

Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted
load in the washer before starting. See pages 9
and 10 for additional “Before you wash” informa­tion.

Select a load size

Turn the selector to point at a setting that
describes the size of load you want to wash. Set
the selector on EX SMALL (a few small items),
SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE (a full load).

NOTE:

move freely in the washer. Do not overload the
washer or choose a water level that is too low for
your wash load.

use the LARGE water level setting.
water level setting. Loads wfth only a few small

items need less wash time for best results.

For best washing results, items should

For best results with permanent press clothes,
Reduce wash time when using the EX SMALL

Select a water temperature

Match the water temperature to the type of fabric
and soils being washed. The top temperature is
the wash selection and the bottom temperature is
the rinse selection.

Water temperature tips

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Use warm wash water with the Permanent
Press or Knits Gentle cycles.

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For heavily soiled permanent press or knit
clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak before washing
in warm water.

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Always use cold rinse water for permanent
press fabrics.

See the “Water temperature guide” on page 13

for more information.

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Select a cycle and wash

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Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it
clockwise.

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Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring
points to the number in the wash cycle you
want. The numbers are minutes of wash time.

Starting/stopping your washer

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Start the washer by pulling out the Cycle
Control Knob. The washer will fill to the
selected water level with the selected wash
water temperature. The washer will begin
agitating immediately after filling. Agitation can
occur with the washer lid up or down.

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To stop the washer at any time, push in the
Cycle Control Knob. To restart the washer, pull
out the Cycle Control Knob.

What happens in each

Each cycle is designed for different kinds of

fabrics.

When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a
number and pulled out, the washer fills before
agitation and timing starts. After agitation starts,

the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF

and the cycle ends.

The washer pauses briefly throughout each
cycle. These pauses are normal for washer
operation.

Regular cycle

Regular/Heavy Soil-cleans sturdily constructed

fabrics and heavily soiled loads.

Wash time: 14 minutes

Regular/Normal Soil-cleans regular loads of

fabrics that are moderately soiled.

Wash time: 10 minutes

The Regular cycle uses a longer spin to shorten

drying times.

cycle