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Page 1: ...ng Drain and Spin 9 What happens in each cycle 10 Adding liquid chlorine bleach 11 Adding liquid fabric softener 11 Operating Your Dryer 12 Starting your dryer 12 Stopping restarting your dryer 12 Selecting a cycle and setting 12 Laundry Tips 16 Caring tar Your Washer Dryer 25 Troubleshooting 29 Requesting Assistance or Service 33 Warranty 36 I 800 44 ROPER Cd 8 with quodona or comments AUTOMATIC ...

Page 2: ... helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service on Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 for location of label Dealer Name Please also rec...

Page 3: ...perty damage personal injury or loss of life 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 Do not try to light any appliance l Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building l Clear the room building or area of all occupants l Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbo...

Page 4: ...aterials with heat l Do not tamper with the controls l If your hot water has not been used recently usually 2 weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in your water heater and your hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your washer dryer turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes This will allow gases to escape Do not smo...

Page 5: ...ents or fluids should haust systems gas dryers must be never be put directly into your washer vented outdoors dryer is not installed against draperies or Store detergent laundry aids and other curtains or on carpet materials in a cool dry place where is used only for jobs normally expected children cannot reach them in a locked of a home washer dryer cabinet if possible is not used by anyone unabl...

Page 6: ...ion about the features Washer controls PP 7 W Optional exhaust pp 2526 Lld Inrtructlons Tub Other features not shown Automatic dryness control End ofcycb sign4 Manual cleen lint filter Inside agitator 6 End of Cycle signal The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press synthetics and other items that should be removed ...

Page 7: ...lector to RESET and then to the desired new setting l See pages 16 and 17 for loading tips 4 5 5 7 8 Select a wash rinse temperature with the Water Temperature Selector Match the water temperature with the type of fabrk and soils being washed See page 18 for water temperature guidelines l Four wash rinse temperatures are available hot cold warm warm warm cold and cold cold Push in and turn the Cyc...

Page 8: ... Refer to page 10 to help you understand what happens during a wash cycle Regular cycle The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash system and high spin speeds to shorten drying time l Use HEAVY 12 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily constructed cotton and linen fabrii that are heavily soiled l Use NORMAL 8 minutes of wash time to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are lightly to moderately soi...

Page 9: ...al information l After Pre Wash ends add detergent and set a new wash cycle Super Wash cycle The Super Wash cycle automatically pre washes the laundry and advances into the Regular wash cycle The washer does not need to be reset after the Super Wash cycle Use this 1Gminute cycle when washing heavily soiled loads that need maximum soil removal l For proper cleaning use double the amount of detergen...

Page 10: ...ycle ends The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation NOTE A Gentle Wash system helps protect your fabrics by reducing wash agitation speed during the last few minutes of wash agitation in the Regular and Permanent Press cycles WASH w 4 Fill 11 kid Wash Agitatfon speed is reduced in the lest few minutes of most cycles This provides better fabric car...

Page 11: ... chlorine bleach add detergent to soak water NOTE Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches The damage appears as rips holes tears or color loss and may not show up until several washings later Adding liquid fabric softener l Always dilute liquid fabric softener with l i to 1 cup 125 to 250 mL warm water Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics l Add diluted fabric softener only in the...

Page 12: ... and close the door 3 Push the Start Button NOTE Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ertds 2 Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the sired cycle and setting Use the Energy Preferred Autc matk Setting to dry most loads Seepage13fordescrip tions of the cycles Stopping restarting your dryer You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle To stop the dryer either l Open the dryer door OR l Turn the ...

Page 13: ...e Timed Drying cycle Select VERY DRY the next time you dry a similar load Your dryer has both a High Heat cycle Automatic Penn Press Heavy and a Low Heat cycle Automatic Delicate Refer to the chart on page 14 to guide you when making drying selections NOTE The Automatic cycles use an auto matic dryness control that senses the exhaust temperature and determines the dryness of the load Timed Drying ...

Page 14: ...S SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS HeavyweIght Work clothes jackets raincoats Mediumwelght Shirts play clothes sheets slacks LIghtweIght lingerie blouses dresses KNITS Heavyweight CMtons rayons blends T shirts slacks shirts Medlumwelght Eiynthetics polyester acrylic etc dlress slacks skirts sweaters Llghtwelght Synthetics polyester acrylic etc and blends lingerie blouses dresses DEUCATES Sheer curtains 2 or ...

Page 15: ...ABRICS Sheer curtains 2 or 3 panels gauze lace etc FLUFF AIR CYCLE minutes 20 30 FWBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS F oam Rubber Pillows padded bras stuffed toys l Make sure coverbgs are securety stitched l Shake and fluff pitbws by hand several times during the fluff Air cycle l Make sure pillows are completely dry Foam rubber pillows take a long time to dry Plastic Shower curtains tablecloths...

Page 16: ...ut Do not lay these objects on your washer after emptying pockets Turn lint takers and dark items inside out to help prevent lint pickup l Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle Place small items such as baby socks or hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal Articles to be ironed should be removed from the dryer while still damp Sorting l items properly sorted for washing are usually prope...

Page 17: ...For better tumbling adion when drying only a few small hems add one or two iint free towels This also prevents small lightweight items from bbcking airflow l You may need to rearrange large items sheets blankets tabdoths during a dfyingcydekreduceb ngarroQngup the stains and rubbing them with liquid detergent or bar soup and rewash Sofnefabficsoftenerscandogthelint screen and sbw drying Use fabric...

Page 18: ... more comfortable temperature for handling the wash bad Checking hot water temperature Your hot water should he 130 F 54 or ahove if you do not know your hot water ten Perature you can check it easily You may need to raise the temperature of your water heater To check your hot water 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that fills your washer Water hardness Many poor washin...

Page 19: ... often to reduce the damage Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils Do not use chlorine bleach Items will be clearly labeled as flame retardant Follow manufacturer s instructions to retain flame retardant qualities Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch However this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and dam aged when washed especially bulky knits Knits mad...

Page 20: ...e TO REMOVE 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 Wash Blood Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or longer Rinse Rub detergent into any remaining stains Rinse If stain remains...

Page 21: ...ater with an enzyme presoak for at least green 30 minutes or sponge with denatured alcohol Wash in water tempera vegetables ture and bleach safe for the fabric For colored fabrics check colorfast ness before applying alcohol For acetate sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner if stain remains bleach with 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse Rewash Ink or ballpoint pen ink Spray stain with an aerosol hair s...

Page 22: ... Hand wash paint stained items Water base Treat stains while still wet These paints cannot be removed after they have dried Rinse in warm water to flush out paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner Rinse Wash Oil base Scrape off fresh paint Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or treat stain with recommended thinner While stain is still wet with solvent rub liquid detergent into it Was...

Page 23: ...th warm towels Set control for 20 minutes 3 Check after 10 minutes Remove when still damp Overdrying and long tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling 4 Place blanket on flat surface or over two lines to finish drying Gently stretch to original size and shape 5 When completely dry brush gently to raise nap Press binding with cool iron if needed Curtains slipcovers l Draperies slipcovers Remove dra...

Page 24: ...ry garment for about 10 minutes Remove and turn inside out polyester Dry for 10 more minutes 2 Remove from dryer immediately and hang on a nonrusting hanger to finish drying This will help eliminate wrinkles Tinted dyed or Dry according to fabric weight and care label instructions Wipe the noncolorfast dryer drum carefully to remove any dye or lint that can be transferred items to other loads See ...

Page 25: ...lt before each bad A screen Mocked by lint can increase drying time 1 Open the door and pull the lint screen straight out 2 Squeeze the lint screen lightfj while pulling the cover off 3 Roll lint off the screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove IMPORTANT l Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged blocked or missing Doing so c...

Page 26: ...m thoroughly with a damp cloth 4 Tumble a load of rags to dry OR 1 Appfy a liquid non flammable househokf cleaner to the stained area 2 Rub area with a cloth until all excess dye is removed 3 Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth 4 Tumble a load of rags to dry Clogged lint screen Laundry detergents and fabrii softeners can cause a residue buildup on the lint screen Clean the lint screen with a ny...

Page 27: ...akesure the dryer is cool aDryer parts can have sharp edges Usa care whan handling More than one person is required to Iii tit or move machine because of its weight and size aTruck unly from mar Failure to follow the above instn ions could result in electrical shock per sonal injury or product damage 1 tJnplugthepowarsuppiycxxlortumoff the elactrical power 2 Remove back panel See Installation hx J...

Page 28: ...the power supply cord or turn off electrical power to the washer dryer l Turn off the water supply to the washer This helps avoid accidental flooding due to a water pressure surge while you are away Saving energy Washer l Use warm or cold wash water for most loads Use hot water only when washing heavy greasy soils or whites l Wash full loads l Avoid rewashing Use enough detergent and pretreat stai...

Page 29: ...ectly on clothes l Not enough detergent or dispenser not used l Improper sorting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Not enough detergent Load too wet after spln Shrinking l Cold rinses l Cycle stopped before spinning is complete l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed Snags r...

Page 30: ...opriate for drying l Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type l Manufacturets care label instructions not followed l Full lint screen l Load too large and bulky to dry quickly l Dryer located in room with temperature below 45 F 7 l Exhaust duct clogged restricted or too long l Drying soiled items l Dryer fabric softener improperly used See manufacturer s directions l Dryer interior stained See pag...

Page 31: ...n a household fuse or tripped the circuit breaken Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on Are the water hoses kinked or clogged Is the drain hose lower than the water level in the washer It must be higher Is the washer lid closed Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out NOTE Washer stops briefly during a wash cycle These pauses are normal 31 ...

Page 32: ...er door firmly closed Are the dryer controls set in an ON position Did you firmly push the dryer Start Button Have you cleaned the lint screen q Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint If you still have problems see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 33 32 ...

Page 33: ...r in Step 1 When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the pur chase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you n...

Page 34: ...fire flood acts of God or us of pmdlucts not approved by us E Any labor costs during the limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance zm This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liibble under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion o...

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