Roper Roper RAB4232DL0, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...res 4 Operating Your Washer 5 Caring for Your Washer 9 Laundry Tips 10 Removing Stains 14 Troubleshooting 17 Requesting Assistance or Service 19 Warranty 20 I 800 447 6737 Call ua with que6tion6 or comm6nb TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER Part No 3353550 ...

Page 2: ...d helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance 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 re...

Page 3: ...xplosion 6 Maintain washer properly l Do not allow children to operate play with or crawl on or inside your l Protect washer from the weather and washer Supervise children closely keep it where the temperature will not fall when your 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 lid can suppor...

Page 4: ... washer Page references are included next to some features Refer to those pages for more information about the features Temperature Selector Load size P 5 y w control knob P 6 Toll free __ __ _ P 2 Agitator Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser P 6 Model and aerial L number plate under lid Basket Tub Manual clean lint filter bottom of washer basket P 8 ...

Page 5: ...he setting that corresponds with the size of the wash load and the type of fabric being washed l To change the load 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 Select a wash rinse temperature wlth the Water Temperature Selector Match the water temperature wlth the type of fabric and solls being washed SW pa...

Page 6: ...onstructed fabrics that are moderately to heavily soiled Normal Cycle The Normal cycle features high spin speeds to shorten drying time l Use 12 minutes of wash time to clean cotton and linen fabrics that are moder ately to heavily soiled Permanent Press Cycle The Permanent Press cycle features a cool down rinse and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling l Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean permane...

Page 7: ...or 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 agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down After agitation starts the Cycle ...

Page 8: ... only Adding fabric softeners l Always dilute fabric softeners with 5to 1 cup 125 to 250 ml warm water Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics l Add diluted fabrii softener only in the final rinse l Fabric softeners should not be mixed with other laundry products because greasy stains may form lf stains form remove by wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid detergent or a bar of soap Rewash ...

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

Page 10: ... givers inside out l Separate dark colors from light colors colorfast items from noncobrfast items l Sort by fabric and construction sturdy cottons knits delicate items Loading l Drop items into washer loosely Fill to the top I 2 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 Itemsshould sinkand reappea...

Page 11: ... 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs 1 Towels 8 bath towels 8 hand towels 10 wash cloths 1 bathmat Delkates 2 camisoles 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties Saving energy l Use warm or cokf wash water for most l Avoid rewashing Use enough detergent toads Use hot water only when washing and pretreat stains or heavy soils Use the heavy greasy soils or whites cycles and wash times recomme...

Page 12: ...r above lf you do not 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 therm...

Page 13: ... to reduce the damage Use warm water and sufficient detergent to remove oils Do not use chlorine bleach Items will be clearly labeled 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 of s...

Page 14: ...Blood Chewing gum Chocolate or coffee Crayon and candle wax Cream mliiq or ice cream TO REMOVE 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 o...

Page 15: ...water with an enzyme presoak for at least green 30 minutes or sponge with denatured alcohol Wash in water tempera vegetables ture and bleach safe for the fabrii For colored fabrii check wlorfast ness before applying alcohol For acetate sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner If stain remains bleach with 3 hydrogen peroxide Rinse Rewash Ink or ballpoint pen ink Spray stain with an aerosol hair sp...

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: ...Step 1 When asking for help or service I 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 quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need...

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 causi...

Page 19: ... in Step 1 When asklng 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 quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you ne...

Page 20: ... the limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance ee4 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 consequential damages or limitation of implied warrant...