Roper EL2020W, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...ote To You 2 l SZF 3 Parts And Features 4 Operating instructions 5 plirig For Your 9 Laundry Guide 13 LJfooz Assistance 16 Warranty 20 a LARGE CAPACITY ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS MODELS EL2020W Gl2020W EL3030W GL3030W ...

Page 2: ... damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our TOLL FREE number 1 80044 ROPER l 800447 6737 is available 24 hours a day lf you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service feel free to call us for help When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and ...

Page 3: ...NOT let dust lint paper rags chemicals remove the door to prevent accidental etc pile up around or under the dryer entrapment l Dryer must be electrically grounded See the l DO NOT install or store dryer where it will be Installation Instructions exposed to the weather l DO NOT tamper with the controls SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities l NEVER operate...

Page 4: ...rated in this section Become familiar with all parts and features before using your appliance Cycle control knob Start button Unt screen Temperature selector EL303OW GL303OW I L 1 Model and serlel number plate I II I Control panels ELZOZOW and GLZOZOW Dryer drum ...

Page 5: ...nformation before starting your dryer NOTE Do not overdry Overdrying can cause shrinkage static ding and damage some fabrics CYCLE CYCLE TlYE TEYP TIME TYPE OF LOAD El202OW GL202OW ELMSOW GL303OW COlTONS AND LINENS Extra Heavy Bedspreads mattmss pads quilts Heavyweight Towels jeans corduroys work dothes MediumweightSheets pillowcases maon uncielweer diapers Lightweight EIatistes organdes linosris ...

Page 6: ...r curtains tabledoths Rubber Backed Rugs Olefin Poiypro yk3ne Sheer nylon l sse page 8 CYCLE TIME EMXOW Gl202OW AIR 20 30 min 20 30 min 4 150 min 1520 min CYCLE TEMP TIME EL303OW GL303OW REGULAR or PERMANENT PRESS 20 30 min AIR 20 30 min AIR 4MO min AIR 1520 min AIR 2 Set the Temperature Selector on the desired temperature setting EL303OW and GL3030W onlv EL202OW and GL2020W EL303OW and GL303OW EL...

Page 7: ...or select a cycle ii necessary and push the Start Button to restart the dryer 5 To change the cycle and or time turn the Cycle Control Knob either way to point to a new setting The Cycle Control Knob should point to an OFF area when the dryer is not in use If the dryer is stopped before the cycle is finished turn the Cycle Control Knob to an OFF area 0 a Q 0 j ...

Page 8: ...ablecloths foam rubber pillows stuffed toys sneakers etc For models EL202OW and GL2OZOW turn the Cycle Control Knob to the desired number of minutes you want in the AIR Cycle Then push the Start Button NOTE Repeat above steps ii more time is needed to dry items EL202OW and GL202OW For models EL303OW and GL303OW turn the Temperature Selector to AIR and Cycle Control Knob to the number of minutes yo...

Page 9: ...t Wet lint is hard to remove 3 Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid Lint screen maintenance Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue build up on the lint screen A clogged lint screen can extend drying times Clean the lint screen every six months or more frequently if ii becomes clogged due to a residue build up Use the following method 1 Wet both sides o...

Page 10: ...ed cotton items may discolor the dryer interior If you want to remove stains from dryer drum use one of the following methods Powdered laundry detergent 1 Make a paste with detergent and very warm waler 2 Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed 3 Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth 4 Tumble a load of rags to dry Liquid non flammable household cleaner 1 Apply to sta...

Page 11: ...lding the door switch wires must be anchored to top of front and side panels Wires MUST NOT touch rotating drum See page 12 step 7 Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury If your dryer is electric or is gas and has a lower front access panel 1 Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power 2 Remove back panel electric or bwer front access panel gas See I...

Page 12: ...er illustration on page 11 with soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damaging wires funnel or igniter Reassemble in reverse order Before closing the top chedc the following Drum seal must be flared out see view D and properly positioned against panel at bade of drum Rotate drum countercbck wise one full turn to check drum seal Bet should be centered and tight on dryer drum Wire clips which hold the ...

Page 13: ...ads Dryer heat may permanently set these stains Llnt Lint screen is clogged Load is properly sorted Clean lint screen See page 9 Sort lint givers bath towels etc from lint takers synthetics permanent press Static electriciiy is attracting lint Load is too bg or heavy Use fabric softener in the washer s final rinse Use corred dryer settings for fabric Overdrying synthetics can cause lint attracting...

Page 14: ...an warm rinses do Room air temperature is below Install dryer in a room where the air 45 F 7 C temperature is warmer than 45 F 7 C Cold air increases drying time and may cause wrinkles not to be removed Dryer is exhausted according to Install and exhaust your dryer accord Installation Instructions ing to the Installation Instructions provided Lint screen is clogged Clean lint screen before or afte...

Page 15: ...can result from the fabric softener sheet becoming tangled or wrapped in an item during tumbling If fabric softener causes a stain wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or bar soap then wash l Some dryer fabric softeners can clog the lint screen and stow drying Use only fabric softeners labeled as dryer safe Energy saving tips l Dry only full loads without overdrying l Avoid overloading drye...

Page 16: ...k circuit vottage at fuse circuit breaker box Reset controls and push start button Cbse door firmly Push start button Set controls and push start button Turn cycle control knob to OFF Replace fuse with a timedelay fuse of the correct capacity Reset circuit breaker Reset controls and push start button Dryer wlll not heat Drying time too long Cycle control knob or tempera ture selector is set on AIR...

Page 17: ...espondence 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 Actiin Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that...

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Page 20: ...iance 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 of incidental or ccnsequential damages so this limitation...