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- Page 1 UseAndCare ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER A Note To You Understanding Washer Safety Knowing Washer% eatures kg Your asher OtherFeatures Laundry Tips If You Need Assistance Or Sewice Warranty 1400-44-ROPER Call us with qmstiom of comments MODEL RAM4143A...
- Page 2 ANuteToYou Thank you for buying a Roper 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.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire, elsctrkal when using your washer, follow basic precautions, 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.
- Page 4 KnowingYour Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. Load size Temperature selector selector Consumer Assistance Center number l-800-44-ROPER (f -00@447-6737) Fabric softener dispenser Bleach dispenser’1 Other feature not shown: Manual clean...
- Page 5 Operating Your Washer In This Section Before starting your washer your washer Starting or stopping a load size ..Selecting Selectfng wash-rinse temperatures Operating your washer properly assures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load. Before starting Add measured detergent.
- Page 6 Load size tips 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. Use a large load size setting for best results with permanent press clothes. Reduce wash time when using a small load size setting.
- Page 7 Regular cycle The Regular cycle features longer spins to shorten drying time. Use 14 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily constructed fabrics and heavily soiled loads. Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean regular loads of fabrics that are lightly to moderately soiled.
- Page 8 What happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number pulled out, the washer fills to the selected load size with the selected water temperature before agitation and timing start. The washer will begin agitating immediately after filling;...
- Page 9 Other Features In This Section Using the fabric softener dispensar Using the chlorine bleach dispenser Your washer has the following features. Understanding the use of the features on your machine will help you efficiently use your washer. Using the fabric 1.
- Page 10 Manual clean lint filter Clean lint filter after every load. 1. To remove, grasp the top of the agitator with both hands. Pull upward to remove agitator cap. Lint filter is attached to the end of the shaft. 2. Detach lint filter by pinching forked ends of shaft together.
- Page 11 Laundry Tips In This Section Before you wash ..........11 Removing stains ...
- Page 12 Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, use the highest load size setting. REGULAR CAPACITY WASHERS Mlxed Load Heavy Work Clothes 1 double sheet 1 pair pants 2 shirts 2 pillowcases 6 T-shirts 2 pair jeans 6 pair shorts 1 coverall 2 shirts Delicates 2 blouses...
- Page 13 Stain removal guide TO REMOVE STAIN These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh Alcoholic stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of beverage lukewarm water, liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse and rewash.
- Page 14 STAIN TO REMOVE Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain continu- Ink or ballpoint ously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash. If stain pen Ink remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks are almost impossible to remove completely.) Colored or non-colorfast...
- Page 15 Water usage guide Water temperature RINSE WASH USE FOR Sturdy whites and COLD 130°F (54°C) colorfast pastels or above Diapers Heavy soils Work clothes Normally soiled permanent press and synthetic items Light and moderate soils WARM COLD 90"-110°F Dark or non-colorfast (32"-44°C) colors Knits and delicate fabrics...
- Page 16 Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing Stains” on page 12, for more information.) Chlorine bleach Use bleach dispenser. Follow directions on care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-retardant fabrics. Measure bleach.
- Page 17 Washing special-care Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow label directions when they are available. General washing instructions for some special washables are included in this section Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time Blankets, washable woolens...
- Page 18 Do not wash fiberglass materials in your washer. Glass particles Fiberglass could stick to the next load and cause skin irritation. materials Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, Knits this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged when washed (especially bulky knits).
- Page 19 Solving laundering Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the ‘Assis- tance or Service” section of this book. 1 CAUSE PROBLEM Chlorine staining...
- Page 20 Caring for your washer To keep your washer looking like new: Wipe up detergent, bleach or other spills with a soft, damp cloth as they occur. Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on or in the washer. Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc.
- Page 21 If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service.
- Page 22 PROBLEM POSSIBLE Cycle control knob is not fills Washer pointing to a number in the drains without running cycle. Drain hose is lower than the Washer drains water level in the washer. during wash and rinse cycles, or water siahons 2.
- Page 24 Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time period stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances.