UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Understanding Washer Safety 3 Knowing our Washer% Features 4 kg Your F asher 5 OtherFeatures 9 Laundry Tips 11 If You Need Assistance Or Sewice 21 Warranty 24 1400-44-ROPER Call us with qmstiom ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC of comments WASHER MODEL RAM4143A
ANuteToYou 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, elsctrkal shock or InJury to persons Including the when using your washer, follow basic precautions, 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. .
KnowingYour Features Washer’s The parts and features of your washer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer.
Operating Your Washer In This Section Before starting Starting or stopping Paw Paae your washer ............................. T5 your washer .................... .5 Selecting a load size . ........................................ Selectfng wash-rinse temperatures 5 6electing a cycle and time ............................. .6 Using rinse and spin ....................................... 7 What happens in each cycle ........................... 6 ................. .
Load l l l 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. Loads with only a few items need less wash time. Selecting wash-rinse Match the fabric and ture is the ture is the water temperature to the type of soils being washed.
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.
What happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and 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; 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. The washer pauses brldly throughout each cycle. These pauses are normal for washer operation.
Other Features In This Section Using the fabric Using the chlorine softener Paw dispensar bleach dispenser .. .... .... .... ... 9 Pa* Manual clean lint filter . ..#..................#............ 10 .. .... .... .... .. 9 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 softener dispenser 1. Add detergent and load the basket. 2.
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. Slide lint filter off shaft. 3. Wash or wipe the lint filter clean. 4. Slide filter back into place on shaft (open end up). Snap into place. 5. Push lint filter and agitator cap firmly back into agitator.
Laundry Tips In This Before Section Removing Paw Page you wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. .. .. . . . . . .. 11 stains ............................................... 12 Solving laundering Caring for your washer.. Water usage guida ............................................ 15 Saving energy Using laundry 16 Wintsrizing Washing aida ........................................... l pecial-cara items ............................ problems . . . . . .
Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, use the highest load size setting. REGULAR CAPACITY WASHERS 2 camisoles 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties Removing l l removal l l l rules Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh. Old or set stains may not come out. Follow package directions for pretreatment products. Before treating any stain, find out . . . 1. What kind of stain it is. 2. What kind of fabric it is and if it is colorfast (check label).
Stain removal guide STAIN TO REMOVE Alcoholic beverage These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh 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. Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse.
STAIN TO REMOVE Ink or ballpoint pen Ink Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain continuously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash. If stain remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks are almost impossible to remove completely.) Colored or non-colorfast Items: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the sun to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. White or colorfast items: Try a rust remover.
Water Water usage guide temperature WASH RINSE USE FOR HOT COLD l 130°F (54°C) or above l l l l WARM COLD 90"-110°F (32"-44°C) l l l l l COLD 70”-90°F (21”-32°C) COLD l l l l COMMENTS Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels Diapers Heavy soils Work clothes Normally soiled permanent press and synthetic items Light and moderate soils Dark or non-colorfast colors Knits and delicate fabrics Nylons, polyesters, acrylics, silks, woolens Prewash, soak Rinsing, for all fabrics Extra sensitive col
Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry aids. (See “Removing Stains” on page 12, for more information.) Chlorine Fabric l l bleach Use bleach dispenser. Follow directions on care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flame-retardant fabrics. l Measure bleach. Do not guess. For this machine, never use more than ‘/2 cup (125mL) for a full load. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle.
Washing special-care items 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 Blankets, woolens l washable Electric blankets, woolen blankets, washable woolen garments Curtains, drapes, slipcovers Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and time according to the type of blanket or woolen being washed.
Fiberglass materials Do not wash fiberglass materials in your washer. Glass particles could stick to the next load and cause skin irritation. Knits Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, 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 ramie. 1.
Solving laundering problems 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. PROBLEM 1 CAUSE Brown, yellow stains 1 l Chlorine staining l Iron in water heater or pipes l Iron and manganese in water Dye transfer l l Improper sorting Water temperature too low l Not enough detergent .
Caring for your washer To keep your washer looking like new: l Wipe up detergent, bleach or other spills with a soft, damp cloth as they occur. l l l l Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on or in the washer. Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc. If the washer interior needs cleaning, put 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent in the washer. Run through a complete cycle using hot water. When removing hard water deposits, use only cleaners labeled as being washer safe.
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. When calling our toll-free telephone number for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
PROBLEM ! POSSIBLE CAUSE I SOLUTION Washer fills and drains without running Cycle control knob is not pointing to a number in the cycle. Set cycle control knob on correct number in the cycle. Washer drains during wash and rinse cycles, or water siahons out Drain hose is lower than the water level in the washer. Adjust drain hose so that it is higher than the water level in the washer. 2. If you need assistance ... Call our toll-tree telephone number. irea from anywhere In the U.S.
Automatic LENGTH OF WARRANTY ROPER” Washer Warranty WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR (from date of purchase) Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company. LIMITED 2NP5TH WARRANTY Replacement parts for any part of the gearcase assembly if defective in materials or workmanship. FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY YEAR (from date of purchase) WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: B. C. D. E. F. 1.