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Summary of Contents for Roper RAL6245BL0

Page 1: ...2 Understanding Washer Safety 3 Knowing Your Washer s Features 4 Operating Your Washer Other Features Laundry Tips 5 10 12 If You Need Assistance Or Setvice 22 Warranty 24 1 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments L TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS ...

Page 2: ...such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our toll free number I 800 44 ROPER I 800 447 6737 is available 24 hours a day If you have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service...

Page 3: ... weather and or crawl on or inside your washer Super keep it where the temperature will not fall vise children closely when your washer is below freezing used near them l Install and level washer on a floor that l Before your washer is removed from can support the weight service or discarded remove the lid to l Connect washer to the correct 3 prong prevent accidental entrapment outlet electrical s...

Page 4: ...hey are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book Your model may not include all features Load size Temperature selector selector I Cycle control knob Toll free number 1 800 44 ROPER l 800 447 6737 Fabric softener dispenser Agitator Other features not shown Self cleaning lint filter Manual clean lint filter inside agitator I under lid Bleach dispenser Tub Basket Av...

Page 5: ... load size and water temperature 2 Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise Stop when the indicator on the knob s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time 3 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob Refer to pages 6 9 for additional information to help you make selections Stopping and restarting your washer To stop the washer at any time push i...

Page 6: ...e water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed The top tempera ture is the wash water and the bottom tempera ture is the rinse water NOTE The Regular cycle features all cold rinses Water temperature tips l Use warm wash water with the Permanent Press and Knits Delicates cycles l Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics l For heavily soiled permanent press or knit c...

Page 7: ...E The Regular cycle features all cold rinses Permanent Press cycle The Permanent Press cycle features a cool down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling l Use 9 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean perma nent press and some synthetics that are lightly soiled NOTE The washer pauses briefly du...

Page 8: ...eavy soils and stains that rleed pretreatment l Use warm water for prewashing stained laundry Hot water can set stains See pages 13 l 5 for stain removal information l After the Pre Wash cycle ends add deter gent and set a new wash cycle Extra Wash cycle on some models Extra Wash automatic ally prewashes the laundry and advances into the Heavy cycle The washer does not need to be reset after the E...

Page 9: ... until it points to OFF and the cycle ends The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation WASH RINSE If9 4 Fill Wash selected time t4 Drain or partial drain No agitation l The Permanent Press cycle partially drains fills agitates briefly and drains I3 4 Fill Rinse t4 e Drain No agitation P J P 5 Spin Spray rinse Spin LJ Spin NOTE Wash agitation speed i...

Page 10: ...nt filter requires no cleaning The lint filter at the bottom of the washer basket cleans itself During agitation wash and rinse water pass over the filter separating the lint from the water The lint is then spun away from the filter and out of the system during the spin part of the cycle If your washer drains into a tub remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer Manual clean lint filter If y...

Page 11: ...Squeeze and push upward with thumbs l Clean dispenser by holding under water faucet Replace after cleaning NOTE Do not wash clothes with dispenser removed Do not add detergent or bleach to dispenser The dispenser can clog Flush to cle Clean the dispenser Using the chlorine bleach dispenser on some models Always measure liquid chlorine bleach Do not guess Never use more than 1 cup 250 mL for a full...

Page 12: ... promptly for best results Sorting l Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even if they would normally be washed together Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers cordu roy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint givers inside out l Separate dark from light colors colorfast from noncolorfast l Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate it...

Page 13: ...moving 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 Pre washing or soaking Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry Hot water can set stains Stain removal rules l Most stains are easer to remove when they are fresh Old or...

Page 14: ... detergent or your regular laundry detergent Wash and anti in hottest water safe for fabric perspirants Heavy stain Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and all fabric bleach Let stand for 30 minutes Wash in hottest water safe for fabric Fat grease or oil Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried See vegetable cooking oil Warning on page 3 For o...

Page 15: ... for extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing Mustard Treat immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a nonflammable dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and stain remover Rinse Work liquid detergent and a few drops of vinegar into stain Rinse If stain remains apply 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse and wash Paint Hand wash paint stained items Water base Trea...

Page 16: ...dered detergent in warm water before adding to cold wash water l Pretreat spots stains and heavy or greasy soils To check your hot water temperature with a Water hardness candy or cooking thermometer 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that will fill your washer Many poor washing results can be traced to wash water hardness To check your water hardness 2 Place a candy or ...

Page 17: ...hard water cooler wash water full loads heavily soiled items l Do not judge the amount of detergent to use by the amount of suds in the machine Low sudsing detergents do not create as many suds as normal sudssing detergents l If the recommended amount of normal sudsing detergent creates too many suds or suds are present in the rinse water try a low sudsing detergent Fabric softeners l Use fabric s...

Page 18: ...nal rinse Stop washer Allow to soak 6 Set Cycle Control Knob as you did in Step 4 Start washer Allow washer to finish cycle 7 Lay blanket on flat surface and block by gently stretching to original measurement Woolens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed This is normal NOTE l Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed l Replace slipcovers while still s...

Page 19: ...tate until detergent is dissolved 2 Place two pillows on opposite sides of the agitator to balance the load 3 Allow washer to fill completely and continue through the cycle 4 Stop the washer occasionally to press air from item s being washed Plastic rubber items Quilts bedspreads Treat as delicate items Wash in warm water Wash small items in a mesh bag Do not wash cotton filled comforters unless t...

Page 20: ...ue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading l Not enough detergent l Clogged lint filter models with a manual clean lint filter Load too wet after spin Shrinking l Cold rinses l Lid is opened before spinning is completed l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed Snags rips holes l Items da...

Page 21: ...sket 3 Push in and turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to just beyond any dot on the dial See Using rinse and spin on page 8 4 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob and allow the washer to run about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 5 Unplug power supply cord To use the washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Turn on both water faucets 4 Reconnect power supp...

Page 22: ...ob set and pulled out Washer does not spin Is the lid closed Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Has a time delay fuse been used Washer stops during a cycle Washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage ...

Page 23: ...r area For help finding an authorized servicer in your area call our toll free telephone number in Step 2 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry l Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized...

Page 24: ...irs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 92 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 Some states do not allow the...

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