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Page 1: Table Of Contents
UseAndCam PORTABLE TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER A Note To You Understanding Washer Safety Knowing Your Washefs Features Washer Connections O aEg ‘Our Other Features Laundry Tips If Y?u Need !EZZif Warranty 1-800-44ROPER Call us with cpestions or comments MODEL RAP5244A... -
Page 2: A Note To You
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper You have purchased a quality, wor/d-&ss 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, elearicel 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.
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Page 4: Knowing Your Washefs Features
Knowing Your Washer’s 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 seiector seiector Toil-free number 1-800-447-6737 I - I Fabric softener dispwlsef Bleech dispenmf Manual clean lint filter,... -
Page 5: Washer Connections
Instructions for permanent installa- tion come with the washer. You will need two fill hoses, one drain hose and four leveling legs. These can be pur- chased from your Whirlpool Dealer (Kit #3430190). Portable one-faucet Use the hose connector provided with the washer for a one-faucet connection. - Page 6 If you have two separate water connections, your washer can be connected to both the hot and cold water faucets using Kit #3430190. This kit can be purchased from your Whirlpool Dealer. Connecting the washer: 1. Connect the hot and cold water inlet hoses to the hot and cold faucets.
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Page 7: O Aeg \Np 'Our
Operating Your Washer In This Section Before starting your waeher Starting topping your washer ..7 Selectfng a ioed size ... Selecting wash-rinse temperatures ..6 Operating your washer properly ensures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load. Before starting your washer... - Page 8 Selecting wash-rinse Match the water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed. The top tem- perature is the wash water and the bottom temperature is the rinse water. Water temperature tips Use warm wash water with the Permanent Press and Delicates cycles.
- Page 9 Permanent Press cycle The Permanent Press cycle features a cool- down rinse, and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling. Use NORMAL SOIL, 10 minutes of wash time, to clean moderately soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics. Use LIGHT SOIL, 6 minutes of wash time, to clean lightly soiled permanent press and some synthetic fabrics.
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Page 10: Other Features
What happens in each cycle WASH Wash selected time Drain (or partial drain’) No agitation *The Permanent Press cycle partially drains, fills, agitates brie@, and drains. Other Features In This Section Manual clean lint filter ........10 Using the fabric softener dispenser Your washer has the following features. - Page 11 Using the fabric 1. Add detergent and load the basket. Add liquid fabric softener to the dispenser using the amount recommended on the package. Avoid dripping or spilling any fabric softener on the load. 3. Dilute fabric softener with warm water. Fill dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the opening.
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Page 12: Laundry Tips
Laundry Tips In This Section Before you wash ... Removing stains ... Wafer usage guide ... Using laundry aida ... Washing mpeciakare item This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional washing information and discusses solutions to common laundering problems. Before you wash Preparing... - Page 13 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 pillowcases 2 shirts 6 T-shirts 2 pair jeans 6 pair shorts 1 coverall 2 shirts Delkater 2 blouses...
- Page 14 Stain removal guide STAlN TO REMOVE These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh Alcoholic beverage stains with cold water. Wash. If stain remains, soak 15 minutes in a solution of lukewarm water, liquid detergent and a few drops of white vinegar. Rinse and rewash.
- Page 15 STAIN TO REMOVE Colorad or noncolorfast Iron or ruat to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. White or colorfast items: hem. Some rust removers are not washer safe. Follow package directions. Sponge immediately with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or apply a Ketchup tomato prewash soil and stain remover.
- Page 16 Water usage guide Water temperature WASH RINSE USE FOR COLD Heavy soils 130°F (54°C) Work clothes or above Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels Diapers Light and moderate soils WARM COLD go’-1 10°F Dark or noncolorfast (32”-44%) colors Moderately soiled perma- nent press Nylons, polyesters, acrylics, silks, woolens...
- Page 17 Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing stains” on page 13, for more information.) Chlorine bleach Use bleach dispenser. (See page 11.) Follow directions on care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates or some flame-retardant fabrics.
- Page 18 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, electric woolen...
- Page 19 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, Kntts this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged when washed (especially bulky knits), Knits made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to keep their original shape more than a knit made of cotton or...
- Page 20 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 “Assistance or Service” section of this book. CAUSE PROBLEM Chlorine staining Brown, yellow...
- Page 21 Caring for your washer Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe. If the washer interior needs cleaning, put 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent in the washer.
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Page 22: Ezzif
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 23 PROBLEM POSSIBLE Cycle control knob is not Washer fills and drains without pointing to a number in the running cycle. Drain hose is lower than the Washer drains during wash water level in the washer. and rinse cycles, or water siphons 2.
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Page 24: Warranty
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.