Страница 1: ...afety 3 Knowing our Washer s eatures F 4 J 0 ae rzrngYour 5 Using The Chlorine Bleach Dispenser 9 Laundry lips 10 brVorNeed Or Service 20 Warranty 24 1 800 44R0PER Call us with questions or comments ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER MODEL RAM4131A ...
Страница 2: ... 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 800 44 ROPER l 800 447 67371 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 Se...
Страница 3: ...ide your washer Super l Maintain washer properly vise children closely when your washer is Protect washer from the weather and used near them keep it where the temperature will not fall below freezing l Before your washer is removed from service or discarded remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment l After starting a cycle do not reach into the basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is pushed...
Страница 4: ...llustrated below Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer Consumer Assistance Center number I 80 44 ROPER 1 6fJ0 447 6737 Bleach dispenser 6 I Cycle control knob and temperature selector Model and serial number plate I under lid Agitator Tub Basket ...
Страница 5: ... on the knob s outer ring points to the number and wash water temperature in the cycle you want The numbers are minutes of wash time Wash water temperature is indicated by the letter near the wash time 2 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob Stopplng and restartlng your washer l To stop the washer at any time push in the Cycle Control Knob l To restart the washer close the lid if neces sary and pull out...
Страница 6: ... wash cycle NOTE Your washer selects a wash water temperature and time when you select a wash cycle see page 7 You may select different wash times by first selecting the water tem perature and then turning to the new wash time For example if you desire 14 minutes wash time with cold water 1 Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise to Normal Soil 6 cold wash water Wash water temperahm m...
Страница 7: ... fabrics that are moderately to heavily soiled Normal soil cycle The Normal Soil cycle features cold wash water for special fabrics and longer spins to shorten drying time l Use 6 minutes of wash time with cold water to wash moderately soiled delicate items and washable knits l Use 4 minutes of wash time with cold water to wash lightly soiled delicate items and washable knits Short cycle The Short...
Страница 8: ...ntrol Knob is set to a number and pulled out the washer fills with the selected water temperature before agita tion and timing start The washer will begin agitating immediately after filling agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down After agitation starts the knob turns clockwise until it points to OFF and the cycle ends The washer pauses brletly throughout each cycle These pauses are nor...
Страница 9: ...ns for safe use Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling 1 Load the washer 2 Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully into 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 automatically during the wash part of the cycle NOTE Do not add all fabric bleach to the dispenser The dis...
Страница 10: ...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 if they would normally be washed together l Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers corduroy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint givers...
Страница 11: ...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 What kind of fabric it is and if it is colorfast check label 3 How old the stain is washing and drying can set some stains l Start with cold or warm water Hot water ...
Страница 12: ...Cream milk Sponge with a non flammable dry cleaning solvent or a prewash soil and stain or ice cream 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 staln Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent Wash and anti in hottest w...
Страница 13: ...ns 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 mac...
Страница 14: ...red 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 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 to check the temperature Water hardness Many poor washing results can be traced ...
Страница 15: ...y 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 sudsing 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 Add diluted fabric softener only in the final rinse l Alway...
Страница 16: ...nd block by gently stretching to original measurement Woolens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed This is normal Wash small loads Crowding will cause wrinkling 1 Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt 2 Wash following manufacturer s instructions NOTE Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed Diapers l Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp They ...
Страница 17: ...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 bedsprsads Treat as delicate items Wash in warm water Wash small items in a mesh bag Do not wash cotton filled comforters unless t...
Страница 18: ... have hard water l Undiluted fabric softener or fabric softener poured directly on load l Fabric softener in wash water l Not enough detergent l Improper sorting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading l Not enough detergent l Cold rinses l Lid is opened before spinning is completed l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturin aundering returns fabric t...
Страница 19: ... 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...
Страница 20: ... with a time delay fuse of circuit breaker has tripped A the correct capacity Reset circuit timedelay fuse has not been breaker used Both hot and cold water faucets Open both faucets are not open Washer does not spin 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 pl...
Страница 21: ...cessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 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 ...
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Страница 24: ...rs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance e 02 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 ...
