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Page 1: ... and Features 4 Operating Your Washer V 5 Caring for Your Washer 9 Laundry Tips 10 Removing Stains 14 Troubleshooting 17 Requesting Assistance or Service 19 Warranty __ 20 l 800 447 6737 Call us with question8 or comments ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER MODELS RABZl32D RAB3132D ...

Page 2: ... helps us notify you about any new information on your appliince 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 4 for location of plate Dealer Name Please also rec...

Page 3: ...ire hazard or explosion l Maintain washer properly l Do not allow children to operate play l Protect washer from the weather and with or crawl on or inside your washer Supervise children closely when your keep it where the temperature will not fall washer is used near them below freezing l Before your washer is removed from l Install and level washer on a floor that service or discarded remove the...

Page 4: ...d features before using your washer Page references are included nex tto some features Refer to those pages for more infor mation about the features Load l lze YOr Toll f me Agitator Cycle control knob P 6 Liquid chlorine bleach diepen r P 3 Model and serial number plate underlid Basket Tub l Available on some models 4 ...

Page 5: ...each as described on page 8 Close the washer Ild Select a load size Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of the wash load and the type of fabric being washed l To change the toad size setting after the washer has started to fill move the Selector to the desired new setting l See pages 10 and 11 for loading tips 5 Push in and turn the Cycle Conrror Knob clockwis...

Page 6: ...ort cycle model FiAB3132D only Model RAE3 Y32D Short cycle on model RAB3132D only The Short cycle features a brief wash cycle with cokl wash water for gentle soil removal l Use SHORT 6 minutes of wash time to clean delicate items and washable knits that are lightly soiled l During the Short cycle the machine will pause for a brief soak period 2 minutes Cycle options both models You may select diff...

Page 7: ...ing excess water 1 Push in Cycle Controt Knob and turn clockwise until indicator points to SPIN as illustrated 2 Pull out Cycle Control Knob The washer drains and then spins What happens in each cycle When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out the washer fills to the selected load size before agitation and timing start The washer begins agitating immediately after filling agitat...

Page 8: ...th dispenser 1 Load the washer 2 Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into the dispenser Do not let bleach splash drip or run down into washer basket Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches 3 Start the washer Bleach will be diluted and dispensed automatically during wash part of cycle NOTE Do not use this dispenser to add powdered chlorine or all fabric bleach to your wash load The d...

Page 9: ...t freeze Because some water may stay in the hoses freezing can damage your washer lf storing or moving your washer during freezing weather winterize it To winterize washer 1 Shut off both water faucets 2 Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses 3 Put 1 quart 1L of R V type antifreeze in the basket To use washer again 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Turn on both water fa...

Page 10: ...nt givers inside out l Separate dark colors from light colors colorfast items from noncolorfast items l Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate items Loading l Drop items into washer loosely Fill to the top Ia of the basket but do not wrap items around the agitator Items should move easily through wash water for best cleaning and wrinkle free results items should sinkand reap...

Page 11: ...energy l Use warm or cokf wash water for most loads Use hot water only when washing heavy greasy soils or whites l Use cold rinses l Wash full loads l Use a smaller load size setting when washing small loads l Avoid rewashing Use enough detergent and pretreat stains or heavy soils Use the cycles and wash times recommended for the fabric and soil l Use your washer during off peak hours usually earl...

Page 12: ...know your hot water temperature 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 NOTE If you do not have a faucet at your washer site collect the water from the faucet closest to your washer 2 Place a candy thermometer or cooking thermometer in the water to...

Page 13: ...ten to reduce the damage Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils Do not use chlorine bleach Items will be clearfy tabeled 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 made o...

Page 14: ...lood Chewlng gum Chocolate or coffee Crayon and candle wax Cream milk or Ice cream TO REh4OM 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 Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30 minutes or ...

Page 15: ...s Sponge with white vinegar Rinse Repeat procedure for fresh stains Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 minutes or sponge with denatured alcohol Wash in water tempera ture and bleach safe for the fabric For colored fabrics check cobtfast ness before applying alcohol For acetate sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner If stain remains bleach with 3 hydrogen peroxide ...

Page 16: ... 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 17: ...ting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Not enough detergent Load too wet after spln Shrinklng l Cold rinses l Cycle stopped before spinning is complete l Fabric type some kniis stretch during manufacturing Laundering returns fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed Snags tips and l Items damaged before washing hole8 l Misuse of chlorine bleach do ...

Page 18: ...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 H Is the lid closed Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out Is the washer making noises or vibrating Is the wash load properly distributed around the agitator NOTE Washer stops briefly during a wash cycle These pauses are normal If none of these items was causin...

Page 19: ...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 qualii parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need...

Page 20: ...ucts not approved by us E Any labor costs during the limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthoriied modifications made to the appliance klly This Roper appliance is warranted by whirlpool Corporation Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse...

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