Whirlpool RAM4143A User Manual
UseAndCare
A Note To You
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ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER
MODEL RAM4143A
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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 that you will enjoy 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.
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, bums, 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, 1-80~44-ROPER (l-800-447-6737), 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 21. If you need further help, 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, elsctrkal shock or InJury to persons
when using your washer, follow basic
l Read all instructions before using your
washer.
l 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 items containing
these materials.
. Flammable 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.
l Do not allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl on or inside your washer. Supervise children closely when your washer is
used near them.
. Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid to
prevent accidental entrapment.
l After starting a cycle, do not reach into the
basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is
pushed in and all motion stops.
precautions, Including the
l Do not tamper with the controls.
l If your hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen 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 it is open.
Please . . .
l Have only a qualified repairman install,
repair, or replace parts on washer.
l Maintain washer properly.
* Protect washer from the weather and
keep it where the temperature will not fall
below freezing.
l Install and level washer on a floor that
can support the weight.’
l Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and
drain.*
l Ground washer properly.*
*See the Installation Instructions.
Understanding your responsibilities
.Store detergent, laundry aids and other
materials in a cool, dry place where
children cannot reach them (in a locked
cabinet if possible).
l Read and follow instructions on pack-
ages of detergent and laundry aids,
especially warnings and precautions.
l 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.
l Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
* Unplug power supply cord before
l Do not machine wash fiberglass
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or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
attempting to service your washer.
materials. Small particles can stick to the
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
KnowingYour Washer’s
Features
The parts and features of your washer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your washer.
Consumer Assistance
Center number
l-800-44-ROPER (f -00@447-6737)
Fabric softener
dispenser
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Load size Temperature
selector
selector
Cycle control knob
Model and serial
number plate
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Agitator
Tub
Basket
Other feature not shown:
Manual clean lint filter (inside agitator)
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Operating Your Washer
In This Section
washer
Before starting your
Starting or stopping
Selecting a load size
Selectfng wash-rinse temperatures
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What happens in each cycle
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Operating your washer properly assures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives
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important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.
Before starting your washer
Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted
load in the washer before starting. See page 11
for additional ‘Before you wash” information.
Starting your washer:
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it
clockwise. 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.
2. Select a load size and water temperatures, if
neccessary.
3. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
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Stopplng and restatilng your washer:
l To stop the washer at any time, push in the
Cycle Control Knob.
l To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces-
sarv) and pull out the Cvcle Control Knob.
Selecting a load size
Position the Load Size Selector at the setting
that corresponds to the size load you want to
wash.
Select a load size based upon the size of the
load and the fabric you are washing. See page
11 for additional loading information.
To change the load size setting after the
washer has started to fill, move the Selector to
the desired new setting.
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Load size tips
l Items should move freely in the washer. Do
not overload the machine or select a load size
that is too small for the wash load.
l Use a large load size setting for best results
with permanent press clothes.
l Reduce wash time when using a small load
size setting. Loads with only a few items need
less wash time.
Selecting wash-rinse temperatures
Match the water temperature to the type of
fabric and soils being washed. The top tempe
ture is the wash water and the bottom temper
ture is the rinse water.
Water temperature tips
l Use warm wash water with the Permanent
Press and Short cycles.
l Always use cold rinse water for permanent
press fabrics.
l For heavily soiled permanent press or knit
clothes, pre-wash or pre-soak before washil
in warm water.
See the “Water usage guide’ on page 15 for
mnra in!-mation.
Selecting a cycle and time
You will find information you need to help you
make correct cycle selections in this section.
NOTE: Your washer model may not include all
cycles shown.
l Page 7: Use this information to guide you
when selecting a wash cycle and time.
l Page 6: Use this page to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
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Regular cycle
The Regular cycle features longer spins to
shorten drying time.
l Use 14 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily
constructed fabrics and heavily soiled loads.
l Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean regular
loads of fabrics that are lightly to moderately
soiled.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features a cooldown rinse and shorter spins to reduce
wrinkling.
l Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean
moderately soiled permanent press and
some synthetic fabrics.
l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean lightly
soiled permanent press and some synthetics.
NOTE: The washer pauses briefly during the
wash cycle. This is normal for washer operation.
Short cycle
The Short cycle features a brief wash cycle
and shorter spins for gentle soil removal.
l Use 6 minutes of wash time, to clean
moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits.
l Use 4 minutes of wash time to clean lightly
soiled delicate items and washable knits.
Permanent press cycle
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.
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Push Cycle Control Knob in and turn
clockwise to one of the dots on the dial, as
illustrated.
2. Pull Cycle Control Knob out. The washer
will fill to selected load size, agitate, drain,
and spin.
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What happens in each cycle
When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a
number
selected load size with the selected water
temperature before agitation and timing start.
The washer will begin agitating immediately
after filling; agitation can occur with the washer
lid up or down. After agitation starts, the knob
turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the
cycle ends.
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
and
pulled out, the washer fills to the
The washer pauses brldly throughout
Regular and Short cycles
Fill to selected load size
Permanent Press cycle
Fill to selected load size
Wash selected time
Fill to selected load size
Wash selected time
Drain-No agitation
Spin
Fill
Rinse
Drain-No agitation
Spin
Brief agitation
Drain-No agitation
Spin
Fill
Rinse
Drain-No agitation
Spin
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