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Use And Care A Note to You ......2 Washer Safety ......3 Parts and Features....4 Operating Your Washer ........5 Starting your washer ..5 Stopping/restarting your washer ......6 Selecting a cycle and time ......7 Self-cleaning lint filter ..8 Understanding what happens in each cycle ..
® appliance. ROPER appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value price. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Washer Safety Your safety is important to us. This symbol alerts you to This guide contains safety statements hazards such as fire, under warning symbols. Please pay special electrical shock, or attention to these symbols and follow any other injuries. instructions given.
Parts and Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. Water level Temperature selector selector...
Operating Your Washer To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information. wWARNING wWARNING Explosion Hazard Electrical Shock Hazard Never place items in the washer that Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
OPERAT ING YO UR W AS HE R Turn the Water Level Selector to the LARGE SMALL setting that corresponds with the size of your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. • To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, turn the Selector to the desired new setting.
O PER A TIN G Y OU R WA S H ER Selecting a cycle and time • Refer to page 9 to learn more about the This section illustrates and describes the sounds you may hear during a wash cycle. wash cycles you can select with the Cycle Control Knob.
OP ERA TIN G YOUR WA S HE R Using rinse and spin When using extra detergent for heavily soiled clothes, or washing special-care items, you may find an extra rinse and spin is needed. For an additional rinse, push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to NORMAL RINSE...
O PER A T IN G Y O U R WA SH E R Understanding what happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a NOTE: number and pulled out, the washer fills • The washer pauses briefly throughout before agitation and timing start.
OPERAT ING YOU R WA SH ER Adding liquid chlorine bleach Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower water level settings. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use.
Caring for Your Washer Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely. Cleaning your washer Exterior Interior Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlo- with a soft, damp cloth or rine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of sponge as they occur.
Laundry Tips This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional washing information, and discusses solutions to common laundering problems. Preparing clothes for washing • • Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling. snagging other items.
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L A U N DR Y T IP S Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Water Level Selector to the highest water level setting. EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Permanent Mixed Load Towels Clothes Press 2 double or 8 bath towels 2 pair pants 1 double sheet...
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LAUNDR Y T IP S Water guidelines Selecting water temperatures WASH WATER TEMPERATURE* SUGGESTED FABRICS COMMENTS • Work clothes • Best cleaning for heavily soiled items 130°F (54°C) • Sturdy whites/colorfast • Removes oils, perspiration, greasy or above pastels soils, and stains •...
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L A U ND R Y T IP S Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc- tions for some special washables. ITEM CARE INSTRUCTIONS Blankets...
Removing Stains Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules • • Use warm water for soaking or prewashing When bleach is recommended, use a stained laundry.
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R E M O V IN G S T A IN S TO REMOVE STAIN Deodorants Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent. Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. and anti- perspirants Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo- nia and color safe bleach.
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R EMOVIN G S TA IN S STAIN TO REMOVE Ketchup Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a or tomato prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a products liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.
Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you need further assistance, see page 21. Common laundry problems PROBLEM CAUSE •...
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TROUB L ES HO OT IN G Common washer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the lid closed? Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out? Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage? Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker? Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on? Are the water hoses kinked or clogged?
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If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section or by calling our toll-free telephone number, (1-800-44-ROPER) (1-800-447-6737), from anywhere in the U.S.A.
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