Страница 1: ...EiiZtZE Parts And Features Q hJ lnstmctions Other Features Laundry Tips 2 3 4 5 7 9 If You Need Assistance Or Setvice 18 Warranty 20 l 800 44 ROPER Call us with c uestions of comments TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER MODEL RAC4244A ...
Страница 2: ... will help alert you to 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 l 80044 ROPER l 800447 67371 is avail able 24 hours a day If you have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Ne...
Страница 3: ...for several minutes This will allow gases to escape DO NOT smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open l You are responsible for making sure that your washer is installed repaired and has parts replaced by a qualified person is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight is connected to the correct 3 prong outlet electric supply water supply and drain is ...
Страница 4: ...nser 4 f1 u r lid Agitator Manual clean lint filter inside agitator Basket Tub Hang tags temporary labels Remove all hang tags and temporary labels before the washer is used If label glue remains rub briskty with thumb or soak area with hand dishwashing detergent Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners to remove labels These can damage the finish See Impo...
Страница 5: ...ARGE a full load NOTE For best washing results items should move freely in the washer Do not overload the washer or choose a water level that is too low for your wash load For best results with permanent press clothes use the LARGE water level setting Reduce wash time when using the EX SMALL water level setting Loads wfth only a few small items need less wash time for best results Select a water t...
Страница 6: ...ush in the Cycle Control Knob To restart the washer pull out the Cycle Control Knob What happens in each cycle Each cycle is designed for different kinds of fabrics When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a number and pulled out the washer fills before agitation and timing starts After agitation starts the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends The washer pauses briefly throu...
Страница 7: ...s cycle Knits Delicates gently washes lightly to moder ately soiled delicate items and washable knits Wash time 4 8 minutes The Knits Delicates cycle uses pulsed spinning to reduce wrinkling Other Features In This Section Page Rinse and spin 7 Drain and spin S e 8 Manual clean lint filter 9 Page Chlorine bleach dispenser 8 Fabric softener dispenser _ g Understanding the use of the following featur...
Страница 8: ...s of shaff together Slide lint filter off shaft Wash or wipe the lint filter clean Slide filter back into place on shaft open end up Snap into place Push lint filter and agitator cap firmly back into agitator Fabric softener dispenser Lint filter I I Chlorine bleach dispenser Always measure bleach Do not guess For this washer never use more than I Z cup 125 mL for a full load Use less with lower w...
Страница 9: ...y TIPS I In This Section Paw Page Before you wash 9 Removing stains 10 Water 13 Laundry aida 14 Washing special care items 14 Laundering problems 16 Caring for your washer 17 Energy saving tips 17 Winterizing 17 This section reviews proper laundering techniques gives you additional washing information and discusses solutions to common laundering problems Before you wash Preparing clothes for washi...
Страница 10: ... blood milk or grass Pre washing helps loosen soil before washing Pre washing or soaking Use warm water for soaking or pre washing stained laundry Hot water can set stains Stain removal rules l Most stains are easier to remove when they are fresh Old or set stains may not come out Follow package directions for pretreatment products l Before treating any stain find out 1 What kind of stain it is 2 ...
Страница 11: ...tergent Wash in hottest water safe for fabric antiperspirants Heavy stain Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and oxygen bleach Let stand for 30 minutes Wash in hottest water safe for fabric Fat grease or oil l Use pretreatment stain remover Follow label directions Wash in hottest water safe for fabric l Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible Sponge with a no...
Страница 12: ...ork liquid deter gent and a few drops of vinegar into stain Rinse If stain remains apply 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse and wash 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 non flammable dry cleaning solvent and then wash Oil base Scrape off fresh paint Sponge with a non flammable dry cleaning solvent ...
Страница 13: ...Use liquid detergent or dissolve powdered detergent in warm water 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 candy or cooking thermometer 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that will fill your washer 2 Place a candy or cooking thermometer in water ...
Страница 14: ...s try a low sudsing detergent Do not reduce the amount of normal sudsing detergent Fabric softeners l Use fabric softener dispenser l Always dilute fabric softeners with VZto 1 cup 125 to 250 mL warm water Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics l Fabric softeners should not be mbted with other laundry products because greasy stains may form If stains form remove by wetting the stain and rubbi...
Страница 15: ...add detergent to load l Overuse of fabric softener reduces the absor bency of diapers Elastic spandex 1 Elastic picks up oil from the body Oil can damage elastic Wash often to help reduce the damage 2 Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils Flame retardant clothing Items will be clearly labeled as flame retardant To help keep flame retardant qualities through continuous use and wash...
Страница 16: ...g l Not enough detergent l Clogged lint fifter Load too wet after spin l Cold rinses l Lid is opened before spinning is completed 16 Scatter rugs 1 Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt 2 Wash more than one small rug at a time If you wash only one rug add bath towels to balance the load A larger rug should be distributed around the agitator to balance the load Snowsuits jackets etc 1 Wash only one ...
Страница 17: ...d rinses l Wash full loads l Use lower water levels when washing small loads Winterizing Install and store your washer where it will not freeze Because some water stays in the washer freezing can damage it If your washer is stored or moved during freezing weather winterize it 1 Shut off both water faucets Disconnect the drain water inlet hoses 2 Put 1 quart 1L of RV type antifreeze in the basket 3...
Страница 18: ...ped A time delay fuse has not been used SOLUTION Firmly plug power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage Check circuit voltage at your home s fuse circuit breaker box Replace fuse with a time delay fuse of the correct capacity Reset circuit breaker Open both faucets Straighten hoses Set cycle control knob and pull out firmly Washer does not spin Close lid firmly Firmly plug power cord into ...
Страница 19: ...spondence 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 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 indepen dent consumer experts that ...
Страница 20: ...ms caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 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 exclusion or limitation o...
