Roper  Use & Care Manual
Roper  Use & Care Manual

Roper Use & Care Manual

One and two speed automatic washers

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ONE AND TWO SPEED
AUTOMATIC WASHERS
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-447-6737
In Canada, for assistance call: 1-800-461-5681,
for installation and service call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at
www.roper.com or
www.roperappliances.com/canada
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  • Page 1 AUTOMATIC WASHERS Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service call: 1-800-447-6737 In Canada, for assistance call: 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.roper.com or www.roperappliances.com/canada Table of Contents............2 3953960...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY ..............3 PARTS AND FEATURES ............4 WASHER USE .................5 Understanding Washer Cycles ............5 Loading..................5 Normal Washer Sounds ...............6 Starting Your Washer ..............6 Selecting a Cycle and Time ............8 Rinse and Spin ................9 Drain and Spin................9 Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach ............9 Adding Liquid Fabric Softener .............9 Self-Cleaning Lint Filter..............9...
  • Page 3: Washer Safety

    WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”...
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The washer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. 1. Control panel 7. Basket 2. Model and serial number label 8. Tub 3. Liquid fabric softener dispenser †...
  • Page 5: Washer Use

    Loading WASHER USE Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the WATER LEVEL selector to the highest setting. Understanding Washer Cycles SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected water level) before agitation and Heavy Work Clothes timing start.
  • Page 6: Normal Washer Sounds

    Normal Washer Sounds Starting Your Washer Your new washer may make sounds your old one didn’t. Because the sounds might be unfamiliar, you may be concerned about them. These sounds are normal. During washing When you select a small load size setting, your washer has a lower water level.
  • Page 7 2. (OPTIONAL STEP) Pour measured liquid chlorine bleach into 6. Set the TEMPERATURE selector (on some models) to the the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models). correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. Bleach will be dispensed automatically during the wash part Use the warmest water safe for fabric.
  • Page 8: Selecting A Cycle And Time

    Two-speed models Selecting a Cycle and Time Normal cycle This cycle features high-speed agitation and longer spin speeds This section describes the available wash cycles and will help to shorten drying time. Use this cycle for cleaning cotton and you make the best cycle selections for your wash loads. Each linen fabrics.
  • Page 9: Rinse And Spin

    Rinse and Spin Adding Liquid Fabric Softener When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing Always dilute fabric softener with ½ to 1 cup (125 to special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. needed.
  • Page 10: Washer Care

    Vacation, Storage and Moving Care WASHER 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, Cleaning Your Washer winterize it.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Is your voltage low? Check your electrical source or call an electrician. Do not use TROUBLESHOOTING an extension cord. Washer continues to fill or drain, or the cycle seems First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid stuck the cost of a service call... Is the top of drain hose lower than the water level in Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate washer?
  • Page 12 Did you use the right cycle for the load being washed? Agitator operation Use the Casual/Permanent Press cycle or another cycle with low spin speeds (if available) to reduce wrinkling. The top of the agitator is loose, or moves in only one Did you overload the washer? direction.
  • Page 13: Assistance Or Service

    Roper designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service anywhere in the United States. To locate the Roper designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance...
  • Page 14: Washer Warranty

    ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Roper designated service company. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For the second through fifth year from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP ®...

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