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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Rope@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, wo&claas home appliince. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. Use thii Use and Care Guide to safely and efficiently operate and maintain your appliance. Complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance. Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements.
Understanding Safety For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal InJury or -Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. -WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: l l l l l Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. Clear the room, building or area of ail occupants.
IMPORTANT SAFEnr INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the rtsk of fire, electricel shock., or injury to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precsutions, including the following: l l l l l l Read all instructions before using your dryer. Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents, and other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
KnowingYour Dryer’s Features The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the different features of all modele covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.
- Operating In This Your Dryer Section PW bfom startingyour &yr I- Stmding 01 mbpphg dryr you 1...1.... - . . ..-.... 6 End of cycb dgnd -..-..-.---...---6 6ofocthgocyclo,--“,-.“.,-“.““--,7 -s----.6 Operating your dryer properly assures the best drying results. This section gives you important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature. Before starting your dryer NOTE: Remove any hang tags or temporary labels before using your dryer.
Selecting a cycle Use pages 7 to 0 to find information about drying cycles that may be on your model. To Sebot I cycle: 1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob either way to a desired time or setting. 2. Stop when the indicator points to the cycle you want. 3. Push the Start Button. ChWghgaOOfOCth: 1. TumtheCydeControfKnobtopointtoa new setting. 2. Push the Start Button, if necessary. NOTES: l Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (e) to dry most loads. See page 8.
Using the Automatic PresJReg. cycle Perm. Use the Penn. Press/Peg. cycle to dry permanent press and some synthetic fabrfcs. Your dryer senses the dryness of the load and automatically shuts off when the selected dryness is reached. For the first few loads: 1. Set the Cycle Control Knob to point to the asterisk (*) in your Perm. Press/Peg. cY&. 2. Feel the dried items when the dryer stops.
Selecting the right cycle and setting TYPE OF LOAD COlTONS AND UNENS Gtra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes Mediumweight-Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers Lightweight-Satiates, organdies, lingerie PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS MD BLENDS Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, dresses KNITS Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts Mediumweigh)-S
Caring For Your Dryer In This MainSay Section Pm bmd ..--......- . . . . . . 10 Udntmnocu nom&d,-,--...---10 Dryers require regular maintenance. Follow the suggestions below to maintain your dryer properly. Maintenance-every Cleaning the lint load screen The lint screen is located inside the dryer drum, on the back wall. Clean tt before eacJ’t load A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. 1. Open the door and pull the lint saeen straight out. 2.
Cleaning the dryer interior Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. If you want to remove stains from dryer drum, use powdered laundry detergent. 1. Make a paste with detergent and very warm water. Apply paste to a soft cloth and 2. scrub area until all excess dye is lWTlOVed. Ekctrkal Shock, Pusonal h)uy, Fke, Md Exploalon Hazard l Turn off the electrical power before cleaning the interior.
Laundry Tips I In This Section you dry .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 12 Drying special-care Swing energy care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Vacation 13 Voltage requirements ......................... .15 Solving laundering itsms ................................ Using dryer fabric softeners.. Paw Pa* Before ..........................................
Drying special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow label directions when they are available. General drying instructions for some special washables are included in this section. Heat-sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items require drying without heat. Use Air cycle or line dry. See Warning on page 7. Heat-sensltlve fabrics l Cotton and canvasshoes If shoes can be machine laundered: 1.
Diapers, clothes Elastic baby items Wash and dry small items in a mesh bag or pillowcase for convenient handling. 1. Dry according to manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Remove diapers and cotton knit items while still slightly damp. They will feel softer, shrink less, and be easier to fold. Remove from dryer while still slightly damp. Flbergiass materials Do not machine wash or dry fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed or dried in following loads and cause skin irritation.
Using dryer fabric softeners Dryer fabric softeners are recommended for reducing static cling (static can also be reduced by not overdryiig) and for softening fabrics. Always follow package instructions carefully. l Put fabric softener sheet on top of the load beforestarUngtbedryu.Donotadda fabric softener sheet atter the cyde has started. Instant heat can cause the fabric softener to spot fabrics.
Solving laundering problems Most laundering problems are easily solved. 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 G-Y w- 10 CHECK IF CAUSES/SOLUTIONS Dryer fabric softeners were used Follow manufacturer’s product directions carefully. Undiluted washer fabric softener was used Dilute fabric softener before adding to the final rinse.
CHECK IF PROBLEM =*ldno slow drying CAUSES/SOLUTIONS Items are oven&fed Remove items while there is still a trace of moisture. Some itema should be removed while dsmp. then shaped and air dried. Fabric type and quality is suitable for dryiig Some knits are stretched during manufacturing. Washing and drying returns them to the original size. This is normal. Check quality of garment before buying. Follow fabric care label directions carefully.
If You Need Assistance Or Service 1. Before calling for assistance ... Is the power cord plugged in? Is lint screen clogged with lint? q - Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint? •l!l - Have you blown a fuse or trfpped the circuit breaker? If you need more help, check the chart below.
2. If you need assistance* ... Call WI toll-fro. numbu. Dial toll-fro. tram Mywher. In the U.S.A.: l-30044-ROPER (1400-447~737) and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant csn instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, ff service is necessary, recommend a qualifti service company in your area. If you prefer, write to: Mr.
ROPER’ Dryer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY: WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR: FULL ONE-Y EAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company. WHAT WE WILL NOT PAY FOR: A. Service cells 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.
