J3ome Appliances UseAndCare A Note to You.. ...................... cP 2 Dryer Safety ...................... .3-4 Parts and Features Operating ............... 5 Your Dryer ........... 6 Before starting your dryer .. .6 Starting your dryer .............. 6 Stopping/restarting your dryer.. .......................... 6 Selecting the right cycle and setting .......................... 7 Understanding the End-of-Cycle signal.. ........... 8 Using the drying rack ........ 11 Caring for Your Dryer ... .
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Roper@ 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. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance.
Dryer Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these syrnbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using your dryer. *Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the Installation Instructions. l Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in. or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Parts and Features The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book, Your model may not include all features.
Operating Y’our Dryer The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer to “Laundry Tips” on page 16 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most types of washables. Before starting your dryer Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. Starting your dryer 1. Load clothes into the dryer and close the door. 3.
Selecting the right cycle The following pages describe the cycles on your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages 9-10 for help in selecting drying cycles. Drying l l l l l l guidelines Always follow care label directions when they are available. To dry delicate fabrics, rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics, always use the No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle (depending on model), or dry these items on a line or rack (see page 10).
No Heat/Fluff Air Cycle (on some or models) Use the No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle to fluff or a r dry bedding, plastic tablecloths, foam pi lows, sneakers, etc. See the Warning and the chart on page 10 for more information about this unheated cycle. NOTE: If your model does not have a No Heat/ Fluff or Air cycle, line dry heat-sensitive items. Damp (on some Dry Cycle Use the Damp Dry cycle to dry items to damp level or to dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle.
Drying cycles chart Use the chart below to guide you when making drying selections. The chart suggests heat settings and drying times for various loads. l l NOTES: l Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads. l Use a Timed cycle only if the recommended Automatic cycle is not available.
No Heat/Fluff or line drying or Air cycle, The chart below incluljes examples of Ctems that require drying without heat. IJse the No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle (if available on your dryer model), or place the items on a line or rack to air dry. NOTES: l Heat-sensitive fabrics should not be clried in the dryer. l Line dry bonded or laminated fiabrics. l Always follow care label directions when they are available. Fire Hazard Do not dry heat-sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items with heat.
Using (Available the drying as an accessory rack on some The drying rack lets you dry items that you may not want to tumble. The rack does not move, but the drum turns. 1. Fit rear legs of the rack into indentations in the back wall of the dryer. 2. Lower the front so the legs rest on the dryer opening. 3. Put wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between the items so air can reach all surfaces. NOTE: Make sure nothing hangs over the edge of the rack. 4. Close the door. models) 5.
Caring for Your Dryer Proper care of your dryer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your dryer properly and safely. Cleaning Every load the lint scxeen As needed cleaning The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before each load,, A screen blocked by lint can increase drylig time. To clean: 1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out. dliizl 2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint.
Cleaning the dryer interior Garments which contain unstable dyes’, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. To clean dryer drum: 1. Make a paste with detergent and very warm water. 2. Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed. Explosion Hazard l Turn off the electrical power before cleaning the dryer interior. l Make sure the dryer is cool. l Use nonflammable cleaner.
Removing accumulated Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. If you have questions, please call our toll-free number: l-800-447-6737. lint Electrical l l l l For all electric dryers, or gas dryers which have a lower front access panel NOTE: See page 15 if your dryer is gas and has a full front panel. 1.
If your dryer is gas and has a full front panel, remove front panel as follows: 1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power. 2. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws from lint screen area. 3. Open top by pulling forward and up at each front corner (see View A). Rest raised top against wall behind dryer (top is hinged at rear). 4. Remove two internal screws from front panel flanges (near top front corners).
Laundry Tips This section provides information on preparing clothes for drying, drying guidelines, instructions for drying special-care items. NOTES: Refer to your washer Use and Care Guide for proper washing techniques laundry tips. l See pages 3 and 4 of this book for Important Safety Information. l Sorting l l l Separate dark from light a colors; colorfast from noncolorfast. Items properly sorted for washing are usually properly sorted for w drying.
Using dryer fabric softeners Dryer fabric softeners are recommended for reducing static cling and for softening fabrics. Always follow package instructions carefully. l Put one fabric softener sheet on top of the load before starting the dryer. Do not add a fabric softener sheet after the cycle has started. Instant heat can cause the fabric softener to spot fabrics. Saving l l l l Remove fabric softener stains by wetting the stains and rubbing them with liquid detergent or bar soap and rewash.
Drying special-care items Most garments and household textiles have manufacturer’s care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Pages 9 and 10 include drying instructions for most types of washables. The chart below provides drying instructions for special-care washables.
ITEMS DRYING INSTRUCTIONS Napped items Dry separately or with similar colors to avoid lint transfer. Follow care label instructions. 1. Remove from dryer while there is still a trace of moisture. 2. Smooth, reshape, and air dry before putting away. l Corduroy, velveteen Quilted, downfilled items Follow care label instructions. 1. Dry one at a time. 2. Remove from dryer and shake or fluff the item during the drying cycle. 3. Smooth and reshape before putting away.
Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for laundry problems you may have and their possible causes. Also refer to the next page for a dryer checklist which can help you solve some simple problems without calling for service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 22. Common laundrv problems PROBLEM CAUSE Greasy spots l Dryer fabric softener improperly used.
Common dryer problems Before calling for service, check these: q Is the power cord plugged in? Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? For gas dryers, are the valves open on the dryer and the supply line? Is the dryer door firmly closed? Are the controls set in an ON position? R Did you firmly push the Start Button? Is lint screen clogged with lint? •SI Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint? Is the dryer making noise? Is there a thumping sound from support ro
Reauestina Assistance or Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 20-21. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* ... Call our toll-free number. Dial II toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: l -800-44-ROPER l-800-447-6737 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
Index This index is alphabetical. page number. Look for the word or phrase you want, and then look for the PAGE TOPIC PAGE TOPIC NO HEAT/FLUFF cycle .............................. 8 AIR cycle .................................................... 8 AIR DRYING ............................................ 10 LINE DRYING .......................................... 16 7 LINT Accumulated ......................................... Removal ................................................ Signal ........
ROPER” Dryer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) 1 WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR I FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be orovided bv an authorized Roper service company. WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your dryer. 2. Instruct you how to use your dryer. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs. B.