Roper Roper REL3612BW2, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...ng your dryer 6 Stopping restarting your dryer 6 Selecting the right cycle and setting 7 Understanding the End of Cycle signal 8 Using the drying rack 11 Caring for Your Dryer 12 l 5 Laundry Tips 16 19 Troubleshooting 20 21 Requesting Assistance or Service 22 Index 23 Warranty 24 I 800 44 ROPER Call us with questions or comments PART NO 3401084 ...

Page 2: ...helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request set vice on Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial nulnber Serial Number You can find this information on the rn 3del Purchase Date and serial number label see diagrams on page 5 for location of label Dealer Name Please also...

Page 3: ...osion or to prevent property damage per sonal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMEL L GAS l Do not try to light any appliance l Do not touch any electrical1 switch do not use any phone in your building l Clear the room building or area of all occupants l Immediately call your g...

Page 4: ... Store flammable solvents or fluids away electrical power before attempting to from your dryer service your dryer Also shut off gas l Dry cleaning solbents or fluids SholJld valve if you have a gas dryer never be put directly into your dryer l When removing from service or discard ing a dryer always remove the door to l Do not let dust lint paper rags chemi cals etc pile up around or under the pre...

Page 5: ...book may vary from your dryer model They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book Your model may not include all features temperature settings PP 7 8 Dryer drum _ZC_ Model and serial number label P 2 Temperature selector Cycle control may include Other doors Full width hamper door Mini hamper door Start button P 61 Lint screen P 12 Side swing door Other featur...

Page 6: ...ycle Control Knob to the desired cycle Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting to dry most loads see page 7 3 4 If your dryer has a Tempera ture Selector set it to the de sired setting see page 9 Press the Start Button NOTE Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends Stopping restartin g your dryer You can stop your dryer anytime during a NOTE The Cycle Control Knob should point cycle to a...

Page 7: ...ers saving energy drying special care items Cycle descriptions Automatic Cycle s Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting Your Automatic cycle s shuts off when the selected dryness is reached The Cycle Control Knob will not move until the load is almost dry After the cool down the Cycle Control Knob automati cally turns to an OFF area and tumbling stops l If the load is drier th...

Page 8: ...the dryer stops fold or put the items on hangers WRINKLE PREVENT Feature on some models When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops wrinkles can form The WRINKLE PREVENT feature tumbles the load without heat every few minutes up to 45 minutes after the cycle ends This tumbling rearranges and fluffs the load to avoid wrinkles You do not have to set the Cycle Control Knob...

Page 9: ...othes J 50 60 Mediumweight Sheets cotton underwear diapers J J 40 50 Lightweight Batistes organdies lingerie J 20 30 PERMANENT PRESS SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS Heavyweight Work clothes jackets raincoats J 40 50 Mediumweight Shirts play clothes sheets slacks J J 30 40 Lightweight Lingerie blouses dresses J 20 30 KNITS Heavyweight Cottons rayons blends T shlirts J 40 50 slacks shirts Mediumweight Synthet...

Page 10: ...OAD NO HEAT FLUFF or AIR Cycle minutes DELICATE FABRICS Sheer curtains 2 or 3 panels gauze lace etc Use No Heat Fluff or Air cycle if low heat is not available See page 9 20 30 RUBBER PLASTIC HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS Foam Rubber Pillows padded bras stuffed toys l Make sure coverings are securely stitched l Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the No 20 30 Heat Fluff or Air cycle l Ma...

Page 11: ...Make sure nothing hangs over the edge of the rack 4 Close the door 6 Press the Start Button NOTES l See the chat t below for suggested cycles and settings for the different types of items that might best be rack dried l The rack must be removed for normal tumbling l Drying time will depend on how much moisture the items hold The following chart suggests drying times RACK DRY CYCLE TEMPERATURE TIME...

Page 12: ... 3 Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid IMPORTANT l Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged blocked or missing Doing so can cause overheatinS and damage to both the dryer and fabrics l Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers polyester and cotton blemnds may shed more lint than other towels causing your dryer s lint screen to fill up faster B...

Page 13: ...soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed La Explosion Hazard l Turn off the electrical power before cleaning the dryer interior l Make sure the dryer is cool l Use nonflammable cleaner Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury fire or explosion 3 Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth 4 Tumble a load of rags to dry Vacation care 1 Unplug power supply cord or turn ofi ...

Page 14: ...ed area in illustra tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner Avoid damaging wires thermostats electric funnel gas or ignitor gas 4 Replace panel 5 Reconnect and level dryer again if necessary Electrical Shock Hazard l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power before remov ing dryer panels l Make sure the dryer is cool l Dryer parts can have sharp edges Use care when handling l ...

Page 15: ...a shown in gas dryer illustration on page 14 with s oft brush or vacuum cleaner Avloid darnag ing wires funnel or ignitor 7 Reassemble in reverse order Before closing the top check the following Drum seal must be flared o ut see drum seal insets of View B and p op erly positioned against panel at back of drum Rotate drum counterclockwise one full turn to check drum seal Belt should be centered and...

Page 16: ...l For better tumbling action when drying only a few small items add one or two lint free towels This also prevents small lightweight items from blocking airflow crowding causes uneven drying and wrinkling and can cause items to wear out faster because of pilling l You may need to rearrange large items sheets blankets tablecloths during a cycle to reduce balling or rolling up Drying tips l Close zi...

Page 17: ... bar soap and rewash l Some fabric softeners can clog the lint screen and slow drying Use fabric soften ers labeled as dryer safe Saving energy l Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads l Dry only full loads without overdrying l Avoid overloading dryer adding wet items to a partly dried load or opening the door unnecessarily l Plan your laundry to dry one load after another A warm dryer shortens ...

Page 18: ...t in dryer with warm towels Set control for 20 minutes 3 Check after 10 minutes Remove when still damp Overdrying and long tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling 4 Place blanket on flat surface or over two lines to finish drying Gently stretch to original size and shape 5 When completely dry brush gently to raise nap Press binding with cool iron if needed Curtains slipcovers l Draperies slipcove...

Page 19: ...yester 1 Dry garment for about 10 minutes Remove and turn inside out Dry for 10 more minutes 2 Remove from dryer immediately and hang on a nonrusting hanger to finish drying This will help eliminate wrinkles Tinted dyed or Dry according to fabric weight and care label instructions Wipe the noncolorfast dryer drum carefully to remove any dye or lint that can be transferred items to other loads See ...

Page 20: ...ts l Pilling surface fuzz caused by normal wear and laundering attracts lint Shrinking l Overdrying l Fabric type and quality inappropriate for drying l Dryer settings incorrect for fabric type l Manufacturer s care label instructions not followed Slow drying l Full lint screen l Load too large and bulky to dry quickly l Dryer located in room with temperature below 45 F 7 C l Exhaust duct clogged ...

Page 21: ... dryer door firmly closed Are the controls set in an ON position R Did you firmly push the Start Button Is lint screen clogged with lint SIIs exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint Is the dryer making noise Is there a thumping sound from support rollers indicating dryer has not been used for awhile Is the lint signal sounding If you still have problems see Requesting Assistance or ...

Page 22: ... Step 1 When asking 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 replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need...

Page 23: ...tarting 6 Safety 3 4 Starting 6 Stopping 6 DRYING Cycles chart 9 Rack 11 Special care items 18 Tips 16 END OF CYCLE signal 8 ENERGY Preferred setting 6 7 Saving 17 TOPIC PAGE NO HEAT FLUFF cycle 8 LINE DRYING 16 LINT Accumulated 14 Removal 12 Signal 12 LOAD Size 16 Sorting 16 SAFETY 3 4 SELECTING CYCLE SETTING 7 SERVICE 22 SORTING LOAD 16 START BUTTON 6 TEMPERATURE SELECTOR 6 9 TIMED cycles 7 TROU...

Page 24: ... the appli ance 6 94 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 warranties so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific l...