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Page 1: ...ng Washer Safety Knowing our Washer eatures F F kg Your asher OtherFeatures Laundry Tips If You Need Assistance Or Sewice Warranty 2 3 4 5 9 11 21 24 1400 44 ROPER Call us with qmstiom of comments ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER MODEL RAM4143A ...

Page 2: ... to such dangers as personal injury bums 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 1 80 44 ROPER l 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 Servi...

Page 3: ...vent injury or damage before using your washer turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several min utes This will allow gases to escape Do not smoke or use any open flame near your faucet while it is open Please l Have only a qualified repairman install repair or replace parts on washer l Maintain washer properly Protect washer from the weather and keep it where the temperature wi...

Page 4: ...eatures before using your washer Load size Temperature selector selector Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 44 ROPER f 00 447 6737 Fabric softener dispenser Bleach dispenser 1 Cycle control knob L Other feature not shown Model and serial I number plate under lid Agitator Tub Basket Manual clean lint filter inside agitator ...

Page 5: ...in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it 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 2 Select a load size and water temperatures if neccessary 3 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob Stopplng and restatilng your washer l To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob l To restart the washer cl...

Page 6: ...bottom temper ture is the rinse water Water temperature tips l Use warm wash water with the Permanent Press and Short cycles l Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics l For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes pre wash or pre soak before washil in warm water See the Water usage guide on page 15 for mnra in mation Selecting a cycle and time You will find information you ne...

Page 7: ...t press and some synthetics NOTE The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycle This is normal for washer operation Short cycle The Short cycle features a brief wash cycle and shorter spins for gentle soil removal l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean moderately soiled delicate items and wash able knits l Use 4 minutes of wash time to clean lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits Using r...

Page 8: ...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 Regular and Short cycles Fill to selected load size Wash selected time Drain No agitation Spin Fill Rinse Drain No agitation Spin Permanent Press cycle Fill to selected load size Wash selected time Fill ...

Page 9: ...e cycle NOTE Do not stop the washer before the rinse part of the cycle begins Staining can occur 5 Flush dispenser periodically with warm water NOTE Do not wash clothes with dispenser removed Do not add detergent or all fabric bleach to dispenser The dispenser can clog Using the chlorine bleach dispenser Always measure chlorine bleach Do not guess For this washer never use more than l 2cup 125 mL ...

Page 10: ...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 10 ...

Page 11: ... washed promptly for best results Sorting l Separate dark from light colors colorfast from non colorfast l Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate items l Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even it they would normally be washed together l Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint giver...

Page 12: ...ions for pretreatment products l 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 Kntts 1 pair slacks 2 shirts 3 tops 1 vest 2 sweaters Towels 7 bath towels 4 hand towels 7 wash cloths Permanent Press 1 tablecloth 1 skirt 2 blouses 2 shirts 1 pair slacks 3 How old the stain is washing and drying can set some stains l Start...

Page 13: ...e with a non flammable dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and or ice cream stain remover Rinse Wash Repeat if necessary If stain remains apply a few drops of liquid detergent and a few drops of ammonia Blot dry and rinse If stain remains soak in an enzyme presoak Wash Deodorants Light stain Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent and anti Wash in hottest water safe for fa...

Page 14: ...s in your washer for extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing Mustard Treat immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a non flammable 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 Always hand wash before mach...

Page 15: ...etergent is added before adding to cold wash water l Pretreat spots stains and heavy or greasy soils l Use longest wash time in cycle selected 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 wate...

Page 16: ...t directly into your washer l Items treated with solvents should be rinsed and air dried before washing in your washer The fumes from these substances can create a fire hazard or explosion 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 All fabric bleach l Powdered or liquid all fabric ble...

Page 17: ...rface and block by gently stretching to original measurement Woolens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed This is normal Curtains drapes slipcovers Wash small loads Crowding will cause wrinkling 1 Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt 2 Wash following manufacturer s instructions NOTE l Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed Diapers l Replace slipco...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...t after spin l Improper sorting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading l Not enough detergent l Clogged lint filter l Cold rinses l Lid is opened before spinning is completed Shrinking l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturin aundering returns fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed Snags rips holes l Items damaged before washi...

Page 20: ... l Avoid rewashing Use enough detergent pretreat stains or heavy soils do not over load use the cycles and wash times recom mended for the fabric and soil sort properly l Use your washer during off peak hours usually early morning and late evening Ask your power company Winterizing your washer Install and store your washer where it will not freeze Because some water stays in the washer freezing ca...

Page 21: ... time delay fuse of circuit breaker has tripped A the correct capacity Reset circuit time delay fuse has not been breaker used Washer does not spin Both hot and cold water faucets Open both faucets are not open Water supply hoses are kinked Straighten hoses Cycle control knob is not set or Set cycle control knob and pull out pulled out firmly Lid is open Close lid firmly Power cord is not plugged ...

Page 22: ...a For further information write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Roper Brand Appliances 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Ml 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or the authorized servicer in your area For help finding an authorized servicer in your area call our toll free telep...

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Page 24: ... to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance s 82 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 ex...

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