Страница 1: ...g Washer Safety 3 Knowing Your Washer s Features 4 v p 0 aeh rng Your 5 Other Features 9 Laundry Tips 11 If You Need ZE 21 Warranty 24 I 800 44ROPER Call us with questions or comments TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER wyz3 MODEL RAM5243A ...
Страница 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 l 800 LROPER 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 Servic...
Страница 3: ...ldren 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 After starting a cycle do not reach into the basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is pushed in and all motion stops l Install and level washer on a fl...
Страница 4: ...ow Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer Load size Temperature selector selector Toll free number l 800447 6737 Fabric roftener dispenoer iltL I I 1 i I I lu Cycle control knob Model and serial Tub Basket Manual clean lint filter not shown Inside agitator 4 ...
Страница 5: ...er Starting your washer 1 Select a load size and water temperature 2 Push in and turn the Cyde Control Knob 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 3 Pull out the Cycle Control Knob Refer to pages 6 and 7 for additional informa tion to help you make selections Stopping and restartlng your washer...
Страница 6: ... the wash water and the bottom tempera ture is the rinse water Water temperature tips l Use warm wash water with the Permanent Press and Delicates cycles l Always use cold rinse water for permanent press fabrics l For heavily soiled permanent press or knit clothes prewash or presoak before washing in warm water See the Water usage guide on page 15 for more information Selecting a cycle and time Yo...
Страница 7: ...RMAL SOIL 10 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are moderately soiled l Use LIGHT SOIL 6 minutes of wash time to clean permanent press and some synthetic fabrics that are lightly soiled NOTE The washer pauses briefly during the wash cycle This is normal for washer operation Delicates cycle The Delicates cycle features a reduced agitation speed for gentle ...
Страница 8: ...fter agitation starts the Cycle Control Knob turns clockwise until it points to a Off and the cycle ends The washer pauses brlefly throughout each cycle These pauses are normal for washer operation WASH RINSE Fill Fill Wash selected time AgRalbn speed Is reduced h the last lew minutes of mosl cycles This provw3s bener fabrk care Drain or partial drain No agitation The Pennand Pmss cycle partlaIty ...
Страница 9: ...er before the rinse part of the cycle begins Staining can occur 5 Flush dispenser periodically with warm water To remove see Manual clean lint filter page 10 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 liquid chlorine bleach Do not guess For this washer never use mor...
Страница 10: ...ator 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 Fabric softener Lint filter 10 ...
Страница 11: ...s should be washed promptly for best results Sorting avily soiled items from lightly soiled ones even if they would normally be washed together Separate lint givers towels chenille from lint takers cordu roy synthetics permanent press When possible turn lint givers inside out l Separate dark from light colors colorfast from noncolorfast l Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delica...
Страница 12: ...tained 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 pretreat ment 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 ...
Страница 13: ... your regular laundry detergent Wash and anti in hottest water safe for fabric perspirants Heavy staln Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammonia and all fabric bleach Let stand for 30 minutes Wash in hottest water safe for fabric Fat grease Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried See or oil vegetable cooking oil Warning on page 3 For other types of...
Страница 14: ...or extended periods of time To prevent mildew promptly dry laundry after washing Mustard Treat immediately Scrape off excess mustard Sponge with a nonflammable 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 Hand wash paint stained items Water base Treat ...
Страница 15: ...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 cooklng thermometer 1 Fill a pan with the hottest water available from the faucet that will fill your washer Water hardness Many poor washing results can be traced to wash water hardness To check your water hardness 2 Place a candy or cookin...
Страница 16: ...p until several washings later All fabric bleach l Powdered or liquid all fabric bleach may be used on all types of fabrics l Do not use all fabric bleach in the bleach dispenser because it may clog Detergent l Using too little detergent is a common cause of laundry problems Follow manufacturer s directions Measure accurately especially when using ultra detergents Package directions are usually ba...
Страница 17: ...g 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 manufacturefs instructions NOTES l Sun damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether hand or machine washed l Replace slipcovers while still slightly damp They will dr...
Страница 18: ...itate 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 cyde 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...
Страница 19: ...rting l Paper or tissue in pockets l Pilling being mistaken for lint l Overloading l Not enough detergent l Clogged lint filter Load too wet after spin Shrinking l Cold rinses l Lid is opened before spinning is completed l Fabric type some knits stretch during manufacturing laundering returns fabric to original size l Care label directions not followed Snags rips holes l Items damaged before wasll...
Страница 20: ...er inlet hoses 2 Put 1 quart 1 L of R V type antifreeze in the basket 3 Run washer on a drain and spin setting see page 8 for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and water 4 Unplug power supply cord To use the washer agaln 1 Flush water pipes and hoses 2 Reconnect water inlet hoses 3 Turn on both water faucets 4 Reconnect power supply cord 5 Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 cup 25...
Страница 21: ...nob set and pulled out Washer does not spin Is the lid closed Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage Has a household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Has a time delay fuse been used Washer stops during a cycle Washer pauses briefly at different times in each cycle These pauses are normal Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage...
Страница 22: ...erial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Roper appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same ...
Страница 23: ...ited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance es3 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 stat...
