Whirlpool Washer Dryer RAB3132EW0 User Manual

UseAndCare  
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A Note to You ......................... 2  
Washer Safety ........................ 3  
Parts and Features................. 4  
Operating Your Washer  
(on models with separate  
Water Level and  
Temperature Selectors)...... 5  
(on models with  
Temperature Selector  
in Cycle Control Knob)........ 9  
Stopping/restarting your  
washer .............................. 11  
Understanding what  
happens in each cycle ...... 12  
Understanding normal  
washer sounds ................. 12  
Adding liquid chlorine  
bleach ............................... 13  
Adding liquid fabric  
softener............................. 13  
Caring for Your Washer....... 14  
Laundry Tips ........................ 15  
Removing Stains.................. 19  
Troubleshooting................... 22  
Requesting Assistance  
or Service ............................. 24  
Warranty ............................... 28  
1-800-447-6737  
Call us with questions or comments.  
ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS  
PART NO. 3950304 Rev. A  
 
Washer Safety  
This guide contains safety symbols and  
statements. Please pay special attention to  
these symbols and follow any instructions  
given. Here is a brief explanation of the use  
of the symbol.  
Your safety is important to us.  
This symbol alerts you to  
hazards such as fire,  
electrical shock, or  
other injuries.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons  
when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:  
Read all instructions before  
using the washer.  
This will release any accumulated  
hydrogen gas. As the gas is flam-  
mable, do not smoke or use an  
open flame during this time.  
Do not allow children to play on or  
in the washer. Close supervision  
of children is necessary when the  
washer is used near children.  
Before the washer is removed  
from service or discarded, remove  
the door.  
Do not reach into the washer if  
the tub or agitator is moving.  
Do not install or store the washer  
where it will be exposed to the  
weather.  
Do not tamper with controls.  
Do not repair or replace any part  
of the washer or attempt any  
Do not wash articles that have  
been previously cleaned in,  
washed in, soaked in, or spotted  
with gasoline, dry-cleaning  
solvents, other flammable, or  
explosive substances as they  
give off vapors that could ignite  
or explode.  
Do not add gasoline, dry-clean-  
ing solvents, or other flammable,  
or explosive substances to the  
wash water. These substances  
give off vapors that could ignite  
or explode.  
Under certain conditions, hydro-  
gen gas may be produced in a  
hot water system that has not  
been used for 2 weeks or more.  
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO-  
SIVE. If the hot water system  
has not been used for such a  
period, before using the washing  
machine, turn on all hot water  
faucets and let the water flow  
from each for several minutes.  
servicing unless specifically rec-  
ommended in this Use and Care  
Guide or in published user-repair  
instructions that you understand  
and have the skills to carry out.  
See Installation Instructions for  
grounding requirements.  
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –  
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Parts and Features  
The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all  
parts and features before using your washer. Page references are included next to some  
features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.  
NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your washer model. They are designed  
to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not  
include all features.  
Water level  
selector*  
(p. 6)  
Temperature selector*  
(p. 6)  
HEAVY DUTY  
SUPER CAPACITY  
PPEERRMMAANNEENNTT  
PUSH STOP  
PPRREESSSS  
Cycle control knob  
(may include temperature  
selections) (pp. 6-11)  
PULL START  
OFF  
NORMAL  
LIGHT  
COOL  
DOWN  
10  
6
REGULAR  
DEEP  
RINSE  
WASH  
RINSE  
TEMPERATURE  
WARM  
HOT  
6
WATER  
SAVER  
COLD  
LOAD SIZE  
MEDIUM  
COLD  
10  
14  
NORMAL  
HEAVY  
COLD  
COLD  
LARGE  
HOT  
WARM  
SMALL  
OFF  
NORMAL  
LIGHT  
EX  
LARGE  
4
8
6
SUPER WASH  
OFF  
KNITS/DELICATES  
SOAK  
14 OFF  
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION  
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER  
1-800-253-1301  
1/2 HP MOTOR  
SELF CLEANING FILTER  
2
SPEED  
8
CYCLE  
Liquid chlorine  
bleach dispenser*  
(p. 13)  
Model and serial  
number label/plate  
(under lid)  
Basket  
Tub  
Self-cleaning lint filter*  
(bottom of washer basket)  
(p. 8)  
* On some models  
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Operating Your Washer  
To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section  
gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.  
wWARNING  
wWARNING  
Explosion Hazard  
Electrical Shock Hazard  
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.  
Do not remove ground prong.  
Do not use an adapter.  
Never place items in the washer that  
are dampened with gasoline or other  
flammable fluids.  
No washer can completely  
remove oil.  
Do not use an extension cord.  
Failure to follow these instructions  
can result in death, fire, or  
electrical shock.  
Do not dry anything that has ever  
had any type of oil on it (including  
cooking oils).  
Doing so can result in death,  
explosion, or fire.  
NOTES:  
Pages 5-8 detail using models with sepa-  
rate Water Temperature and Water Level  
Selectors.  
Pages 9-11 detail using models with  
the Temperature Selector in the Cycle  
Control Knob.  
Starting Your Washer  
(on models with separate  
Water Level and Temperature  
Selectors)  
1. Add measured detergent to the  
washer. Then place a sorted load of  
clothes in the washer.  
Sort and load clothes as described on  
pages 15-16. You may load clothes to  
the top row of basket holes.  
If desired, you may also add color  
safe bleach.  
Liquid chlorine bleach  
dispenser  
2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add  
measured liquid chlorine bleach to the  
dispenser (see page 13).  
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the  
bleach dispenser.  
continued on next page  
5
 
OPERATING YOUR WASHER  
3. Close the washer lid.  
4. Select a setting with the Water Level  
Selector that corresponds with the  
size of your wash load and the type of  
fabric being washed.  
LARGE  
MEDIUM  
EXTRA  
LARGE  
SMALL  
To change the water level setting after  
the washer has started to fill, move the  
Selector to the desired new setting.  
See pages 15 and 16 for loading tips.  
WATER LEVEL  
5. Select a wash-rinse temperature with  
the Water Temperature Selector. Match  
the water temperature with the type of  
fabric and soils being washed. See  
page 17 for water temperature guidelines.  
WARM  
COLD  
COLD  
COLD  
HOT  
COLD  
WARM  
WARM  
TEMPERATURE  
WASH  
RINSE  
6. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and  
turn it clockwise to the wash cycle  
you want. See page 7.  
7. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to  
start the washer.  
8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add  
measured and diluted liquid fabric  
softener to the final rinse cycle.  
See page 13.  
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER  
Selecting a cycle and time  
Use the information in this section to help  
you make the best cycle selections for you  
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for  
different types of fabrics and soil levels.  
Page 12 describes what happens during a  
wash cycle.  
The washer pauses briefly throughout each  
cycle. These pauses are normal for washer  
operation.  
HEAVY DUTY EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY PLUS  
SPIN  
OFF  
RINSE  
PERMANENT  
PRESS  
NORMAL  
8
PAUSE  
LIGHT SOIL  
REGULAR SOIL  
6
8
12  
HEAVY SOIL  
RINSE  
OFF  
SPIN  
OFF  
8
FABRICARE  
RINSE  
20  
SPIN  
OFF  
SOAK  
Cycle Control Knob with separate  
water temperature selector  
Normal cycle  
Soak cycle  
The Normal cycle features longer spins to  
shorten drying time. Use this cycle for  
cleaning cotton and linen fabrics. Select  
6 (Light), 8 (Regular), or 12 (Heavy) minutes  
of wash time, depending on whether your  
load is heavily, moderately, or lightly soiled.  
The Soak cycle features brief periods  
of agitation and soak time to help  
remove heavy soils and stains that  
need pretreatment.  
Use warm water when soaking laundry. Hot  
water can set stains. See pages 19-21 for  
stain removal information.  
Use the amount of detergent or  
presoak additive recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
Permanent Press  
The Permanent Press cycle features a cool-  
down rinse, and shorter spins to reduce  
wrinkling. Use this 8-minute cycle for clean-  
ing permanent press and some synthetic  
fabrics that are lightly to moderately soiled.  
After the Soak cycle ends, add detergent  
and set a new wash cycle.  
Fabricare cycle  
The Fabricare cycle features a brief wash  
cycle that includes a 2-minute soak, and  
shorter spins for gentle soils removal. Use  
this 8-minute cycle to clean delicate items  
and washable knits that are lightly to moder-  
ately soiled.  
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER  
Using rinse and spin  
When using extra detergent for heavily  
soiled clothes, or washing special-care  
items, you may find an extra rinse and spin  
is needed.  
1. For an additional rinse, push in the Cycle  
Control Knob and turn it clockwise to  
RINSE, as shown.  
OFF  
RINSE  
NORMAL  
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The  
washer fills, agitates, drains, and spins.  
RINSE  
OFF  
OFF  
FABRICARE  
RINSE  
OFF  
Using drain and spin  
A drain and spin may help shorten drying  
time for some heavy fabrics or special-care  
items by removing excess water.  
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn  
SPIN  
OFF  
NORMAL  
it clockwise to SPIN, as shown.  
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The  
washer drains, then spins.  
OFF  
SPIN  
OFF  
FABRICARE  
SPIN  
OFF  
Self-cleaning lint filter  
The lint filter at the bottom of the washer  
basket cleans itself. During agitation, wash  
and rinse water passes over the filter,  
separating the lint from the water. The lint is  
then spun away from the filter and out of the  
system during the spin part of the cycle.  
If your washer drains into a tub, remove  
any lint collected in the tub or strainer.  
Basket  
interior  
Self-cleaning  
lint filter  
8
 
OPERATING YOUR WASHER  
Starting your washer  
(on models with  
Temperature Selector in  
Cycle Control Knob)  
1. Add measured detergent to the  
washer. Then place a sorted load of  
clothes in the washer.  
Sort and load clothes as described on  
pages 15-16. You may load clothes to  
the top row of basket holes.  
If desired, you may also add color  
safe bleach.  
2. Close the washer lid.  
3. Select a setting with the Water Level  
selector that corresponds with the size  
of your wash load and the type of  
fabric being washed.  
LARGE  
SMALL  
To change the water level setting after  
the washer has started to fill, move the  
selector to the desired new setting.  
See pages 15 and 16 for loading tips.  
WATER LEVEL  
4. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and  
turn it clockwise to the wash cycle  
you want. See page 10.  
5. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob to  
start the washer.  
6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add  
measured liquid chlorine bleach  
after the washer starts agitating.  
See page 13.  
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add  
measured liquid fabric softener to the  
final rinse water. See page 13.  
9
 
OPERATING YOUR WASHER  
Selecting a cycle, time, and temperature  
Use the information in this section to help  
you make the best cycle selections for your  
wash loads. Each cycle is designed for  
different types of fabrics and soil levels.  
The washer pauses briefly throughout  
each cycle. These pauses are normal for  
washer operation.  
Page 12 describes what happens during a  
wash cycle.  
Rinse  
Rinse  
LIGHT  
COLD  
6
6
LIGHT  
COLD  
10  
NORMAL  
COLD  
COLD 10  
Spin  
OFF  
Spin  
OFF  
12  
14  
NORMAL  
WARM  
HEAVY 14  
WARM  
HEAVY  
HOT  
PULL START PUSH STOP  
PULL START PUSH STOP  
Cycle options  
Heavy cycle  
You may select a different wash time by first  
selecting the water temperature (Hot, Warm  
or Cold) and then turning to the new wash  
time. For example, for 14 minutes of wash  
time with Cold water:  
The Heavy cycle features warm or hot water  
and longer spins to shorten drying time.  
Select this 14-minute cycle to clean large  
loads of sturdily constructed fabrics that are  
heavily soiled.  
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn  
Normal cycle  
it clockwise to Cold.  
The Normal cycle features cold or warm  
water and longer spins to shorten drying  
time. Use this 10 or 12-minute cycle to clean  
cotton and linen fabrics that are moderately  
to heavily soiled.  
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob and allow  
your washer to fill.  
3. When your washer has filled, push in and  
turn the Cycle Control Knob to Heavy,  
14 minutes of wash time.  
4. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.  
Light cycle  
The Light cycle features a brief wash with  
cold water and longer spins to shorten  
drying time. Use this 6-minute cycle for  
cleaning delicate items and washable knits  
that are lightly to moderately soiled.  
10  
 
OPERATING YOUR WASHER  
Using rinse and spin  
(models with Water  
Temperature Selector in  
Cycle Control Knob)  
When using extra detergent for heavily-  
soiled clothes, or washing special-care  
items, you may find an extra rinse and spin  
is needed.  
1. For an additional rinse, push in the Cycle  
Control Knob and turn it clockwise to  
Rinse, as shown.  
Rinse  
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The  
washer fills, agitates, drains, and spins.  
OFF  
Using drain and spin  
(models with Water  
Temperature Selector in  
Cycle Control Knob)  
A drain and spin may help shorten drying  
times for some heavy fabrics or special-care  
items by removing excess water.  
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn  
it clockwise to Spin, as shown.  
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob. The  
washer drains, then spins.  
Spin  
OFF  
Stopping/restarting your washer  
To stop the washer at any time, push in  
the Cycle Control Knob.  
To restart the washer, close the lid (if  
necessary) and pull out the Cycle  
Control Knob.  
11  
 
OPERATING YOUR WASHER  
Understanding what happens in each cycle  
When the Cycle Control Knob is set to a  
number and pulled out, the washer fills  
before agitation and timing start. The washer  
begins agitating immediately after filling;  
agitation occurs with the washer lid up  
or down.  
NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout  
each cycle. These pauses are normal for  
washer operation.  
After agitation starts, the Cycle Control  
Knob turns clockwise until it points to an  
OFF area and the cycle ends.  
WASH  
RINSE  
Fill  
Fill  
Wash selected time  
Rinse  
Drain*  
No agitation  
Drain-No agitation  
*On some models, the Permanent Press  
cycle partially drains, fills, agitates briefly,  
and drains.  
Spin-Spray rinse  
Spin  
Spin  
Off  
Understanding normal washer sounds  
During drain  
Your new washer may make sounds that  
your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are  
unfamiliar, you may be concerned about  
them. Don’t be; most of them are normal.  
The following describes some of the sounds  
you may hear and what causes them.  
The rate that water is drained from your  
washer depends on your installation. If water  
is drained quickly from the washer, you may  
hear air being pulled through the pump. This  
happens during the end of draining.  
During washing  
After drain and before spin  
When the cycle changes from draining to  
spinning, you may hear gears engaging.  
When you select a small load size setting  
for a small wash load, the water level in your  
washer is lower. With this lower water level,  
you may hear a clicking sound from the  
upper portion of the agitator.  
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OPERATING YOUR WASHER  
Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser  
(on some models)  
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do  
not guess. Never use more than 1 cup  
(250 mL) for a full load. Use less with lower  
water level settings. Follow manufacturer’s  
directions for safe use. Use a cup with a  
pouring spout to avoid spilling.  
1. Load the washer.  
2. Pour measured chlorine bleach carefully  
into the 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  
and dispensed automatically during wash  
part of cycle.  
NOTE: Do not use this dispenser to add  
powdered chlorine or color safe bleach to  
your wash load. The dispenser is for liquid  
chlorine bleach use only.  
Adding liquid chlorine bleach  
(on models with no bleach  
dispenser)  
Follow directions on care labels. Do not  
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do  
not guess. Never use more than 1 cup  
(250 mL) for a full load. Follow manu-  
facturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup  
with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.  
use chlorine bleach on wool, silk,  
spandex, acetates, or some flame-  
retardant fabrics.  
When soaking with chlorine bleach, add  
detergent to soak water.  
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating  
the load.  
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any  
fabric it touches. The damage appears as  
rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not  
show up until several washings later.  
2. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be  
removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach  
around agitator, not directly on load.  
Adding liquid fabric softener  
Always dilute fabric softener with 12 to  
1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.  
Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics.  
Add diluted fabric softener only in the  
final rinse.  
Too much fabric softener can make some  
items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent.  
If this happens, use less fabric softener or  
do not use it every time.  
Fabric softener should not be mixed with  
other laundry products because greasy  
stains may form. If stains form, remove by  
wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid  
detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash the  
stained item.  
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Caring for Your Washer  
Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your  
washer properly and safely.  
Cleaning your washer  
Exterior  
Interior  
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills  
with a soft, damp cloth or  
sponge as they occur. Occa-  
sionally wipe the outside of  
the washer to keep it looking  
like new.  
Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlo-  
rine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of  
detergent. Run washer through a complete  
cycle using hot water. Repeat process if  
necessary.  
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using  
Do not put sharp or metal objects in your  
washer. They can damage the  
finish. Check all pockets for  
pins, clips, money, bolts, nuts,  
etc. Do not lay these objects  
on your washer after emptying  
pockets.  
only cleaners labeled as washer safe.  
Winter storage or moving care  
Install and store your washer where it will  
not 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 use washer again:  
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 (250 mL) of detergent to clean  
out antifreeze.  
To winterize washer:  
1. Shut off both water faucets.  
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.  
3. Put 1 quart (1L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in  
the basket.  
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting  
(see pages 8 and 11) for about 30 seconds  
to mix the antifreeze and water.  
5. Unplug the power supply cord.  
Non-use or vacation care  
Operate your washer only when you are at  
home. If you will be on vacation or not using  
your washer for an extended period of time,  
you should:  
Turn off the water supply to the washer.  
This helps avoid accidental flooding  
(due to a water pressure surge) while  
you are away.  
Unplug the power supply cord or turn off  
electrical power to the washer.  
14  
 
Laundry Tips  
This section reviews proper laundering techniques, gives you additional washing information,  
and discusses solutions to common laundering problems.  
Preparing clothes for washing  
Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid  
snagging other items. Remove  
pins, buckles, and other hard  
Turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.  
Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.  
Mend tears, loose hems, and seams.  
Treat spots and stains. (See “Removing  
Stains” on pages 19-21.)  
objects to avoid scratching the  
washer interior. Remove non-  
washable trim and ornaments.  
Stained or wet garments should be washed  
promptly for best results.  
Empty pockets and turn them inside out.  
Turn down cuffs and brush away lint and dirt.  
Sorting  
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly  
soiled ones even if they would  
normally be washed together.  
Separate lint givers (towels,  
chenille) from lint takers  
Separate dark from light colors, colorfast  
items from noncolorfast items.  
Sort by fabric and construction (sturdy  
cottons, knits, delicate items).  
(corduroy, synthetics, perma-  
nent press). When possible, turn lint givers  
inside out.  
Loading  
Drop items into washer loosely. Fill to the  
top of the basket, but do not  
pack or wrap items around the  
agitator. Items should move  
Overloading or packing can:  
– cause poor cleaning.  
– increase wrinkling.  
– create excessive lint.  
– wear out items faster (because of pilling).  
easily through wash water  
for best cleaning and wrinkle-  
free results. Items should sink and  
reappear later.  
Load by the amount of space items take  
up, not by their weight.  
To reduce wrinkling, permanent press and  
synthetic knits should have more room  
to move in the water than heavy items  
(towels, jeans).  
Mix large and small items in each load.  
Load evenly to maintain  
washer balance. An off-  
balance load can make the  
machine vibrate during spin.  
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LAUNDRY TIPS  
Loading suggestions  
For these suggested full-sized loads, set the Load Size Selector to the highest water level  
setting.  
EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS  
Heavy Work  
Clothes  
2 pair pants  
3 shirts  
3 pair jeans  
1 coverall  
Permanent  
Press  
1 double sheet  
1 tablecloth  
1 dress  
1 blouse  
2 slacks  
3 shirts  
2 pillowcases  
Mixed Load  
Towels  
2 double or  
1 king size  
sheet(s)  
4 pillowcases  
6 T-shirts  
6 pair shorts  
2 shirts  
2 blouses  
8 bath towels  
8 hand towels  
10 wash cloths  
1 bath mat  
Delicates  
2 camisoles  
4 slips  
4 panties  
2 bras  
Knits  
2 slacks  
2 blouses  
4 shirts  
6 handkerchiefs  
4 tops  
2 nighties  
2 dresses  
Saving energy  
Use warm or cold wash water for most  
loads. Use hot water only when washing  
heavy, greasy soils or whites.  
Avoid rewashing. Use enough detergent  
and pretreat stains or heavy soils. Use the  
cycles and wash times recommended for  
the fabric and soil.  
Use your washer during off-peak hours –  
usually early morning and late evening.  
(Ask your power company.)  
Use cold rinses.  
Wash full loads.  
Use lower water levels when washing  
small loads.  
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LAUNDRY TIPS  
Water guidelines  
Selecting water temperatures  
WASH WATER  
TEMPERATURE*  
SUGGESTED FABRICS  
COMMENTS  
Work clothes  
Sturdy whites/colorfast  
pastels  
HOT  
130°F (54°C)  
or above  
Best cleaning for heavily soiled items  
Removes oils, perspiration, greasy  
soils, and stains  
Diapers  
Prevents graying or yellowing  
WARM  
90-110°F  
(32-44°C)  
Dark/noncolorfast colors  
Permanent press items  
Nylon, polyester, acrylics,  
silks, woollens  
Best for moderately soiled to lightly  
soiled items  
Safe for most fabric finishes  
Less fading and dye bleeding  
Reduces wrinkling  
Knits/delicate fabrics  
Extra-sensitive colors  
Noncolorfast items  
Hand washables  
Best for very lightly soiled items  
Saves hot water  
Best rinse water temperature  
COLD  
70-90°F  
(21-32°C)  
* The washer features cold rinses for all wash temperatures. In addition, warm rinses are  
available with warm washes on some models. Warm rinse water provides better water  
extraction than cold rinse water and shortens drying times. However, warm rinse water  
may increase wrinkling when line drying. In cold climates, warm rinse water also provides  
a more comfortable temperature for handling the wash load.  
Checking hot water  
temperature  
Your hot water should be 130°F (54°C) or  
above. If 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:  
Water hardness  
Many poor washing results can be traced to  
the hardness of the wash water. To check  
your water hardness:  
City water – ask the city water company.  
Well water – ask the local water authority.  
Ask for the mineral content in grains/gallon  
or parts/million. If your water is more than  
8 grains/gallon or more than 137 parts/  
million, you should consider:  
Installing a water softener.  
Using more detergent.  
Using a packaged water conditioner.  
Not using soap.  
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  
thermometer in the water to check the  
temperature.  
NOTE: In wash water temperatures colder  
than 70°F (21°C), detergents do not dissolve  
well. Also, soils may be difficult to remove,  
and some fabrics may retain wear wrinkles  
and may have increased pilling.  
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LAUNDRY TIPS  
Washing special-care items  
Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always  
follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc-  
tions for some special washables.  
CARE INSTRUCTIONS  
ITEM  
Pretreat spots and stains. Select wash cycle according to the type  
of blanket being washed. An extra rinse may be necessary (see  
pages 8 and 11 for rinse and spin information). Check care label to  
see if manufacturer recommends machine washing.  
Blankets  
(electric or woolen)  
Wash small loads. Crowding may cause wrinkling. Replace  
slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.  
Curtains, drapes,  
slipcovers  
NOTE: Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether  
hand or machine washed.  
Diapers  
When using chlorine bleach for soaking, add extra detergent to  
the load. Avoid overuse of fabric softeners – absorbency will be  
reduced.  
Elastic, spandex  
Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash  
often to reduce the damage. Use warm water and sufficient  
detergent to remove oils. Do not use chlorine bleach.  
Flame-retardant  
clothing  
Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. Follow  
manufacturer’s instructions to retain flame-retardant qualities.  
Knits, washable  
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  
synthetic fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to  
keep their original shape more than a knit made of cotton  
or ramie.  
Pillows, stuffed  
toys  
Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be  
dried in a dryer.  
Plastic, rubber  
items  
Treat as delicate items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items  
in a mesh bag.  
Quilts, bedspreads  
Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quilted or  
stitched. Tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy.  
An extra rinse may be necessary.  
Scatter rugs  
Shake or vacuum rugs to remove loose dirt. Wash more than one  
rug at a time. If washing only one rug, add bath towels to balance  
the load.  
Snowsuits, jackets  
Wash only one or two items at a time. You may need to stop the  
washer occasionally to press air from the items being washed.  
An extra rinse may be necessary.  
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Removing Stains  
Stained, heavily soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best  
results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk, or grass. Prewashing helps  
loosen soil before washing.  
Stain removal rules  
Use warm water for soaking or prewashing  
When bleach is recommended, use a  
bleach that is safe for the fabric.  
stained laundry. Hot water can set stains.  
Most stains are easier to remove when  
they are fresh. Old or set stains may not  
come out. Follow package directions for  
pretreatment products.  
Before treating any stain, find out what  
kind of stain it is, how old the stain is, what  
kind of fabric it is, and if the fabric is  
colorfast. (Check the care label.)  
Test stain removers on an inside seam or  
hidden corner of the item to see if the color  
is removed.  
Put the stained area face down on a paper  
towel or white cloth. Apply the stain  
remover to the back of the stain. This  
forces the stain off the fabric instead of  
through it.  
Washing and drying can set some stains.  
Start with cold or warm water. Hot water  
can set some stains.  
Meat tenderizer or enzyme presoaks help  
break down some protein stains so they  
are easier to remove.  
Stain removal guide  
STAIN  
TO REMOVE  
Alcoholic  
beverage  
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.  
Blood  
Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with enzyme presoak for 30  
minutes or longer. Rinse. Rub detergent into any remaining stains. Rinse.  
If stain remains, put a few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide on stain for  
3-5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Wash.  
Chewing  
gum  
Use ice to make gum hard. Scrape off what you can. Sponge with a  
nonflammable fabric cleaner. Let dry. Wash.  
Chocolate  
or coffee  
Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a prewash  
soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a liquid deter-  
gent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak. Rewash.  
Crayon and Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Place fabric between two blotters or  
candle wax facial tissue. Press with warm iron. Remove color stain with nonflammable  
fabric cleaner. Hand wash until stain is gone. If full load is crayon stained,  
take to cleaners or coin-operated dry cleaning machine.  
Cream,  
milk, or  
ice cream  
Sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner, or a prewash soil and stain  
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.  
continued on next page  
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REMOVING STAINS  
TO REMOVE  
STAIN  
Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent.  
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.  
Deodorants  
and anti-  
perspirants  
Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo-  
nia and color safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water  
safe for fabric.  
wWARNING  
Fire Hazard  
No washer can completely remove oil.  
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it  
(including cooking oils).  
Doing so can result in death or fire.  
Fat, grease, Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried.  
or oil  
For other types of greasy stains, use one of the methods below:  
Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow label directions. Wash in hottest  
water safe for fabric.  
Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible. Sponge with  
a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.  
Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain. Wash  
using hottest water safe for fabric.  
Fruit stains Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains,  
cover area with a paste made of color safe bleach, a few drops of hot  
water, and a few drops of ammonia. Wait 15 to 30 minutes. Wash.  
Old stains: Sponge with white vinegar. Rinse. Repeat procedure for  
fresh stains.  
Grass or  
green  
vegetables  
Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 min-  
utes, or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water temperature and  
bleach safe for the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colorfastness 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 spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain  
continuously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash.  
If stain remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks are  
almost impossible to remove completely.)  
Iron or rust  
Colored or noncolorfast items: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the  
sun to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.  
White or colorfast items: Try a rust remover. Test first on inside seam or  
hem. Some rust removers are not washer safe. Follow package directions.  
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REMOVING STAINS  
STAIN  
TO REMOVE  
Ketchup  
or tomato  
products  
Sponge immediately with a nonflammable fabric cleaner or apply a  
prewash soil and stain remover. Rinse. Wash. If stain remains, apply a  
liquid detergent to stain or soak in warm water with an enzyme presoak.  
Rewash.  
Lipstick  
Apply nonflammable fabric cleaner or prewash soil and stain remover.  
Blot with absorbent material. Repeat if necessary. Rinse. If stain still  
remains, rub with liquid detergent. Wash.  
Meat juice,  
egg  
Scrape off excess with a dull knife. Soak in cold or warm water with  
enzyme presoak at least 30 minutes, or treat stains with a nonflammable  
fabric cleaner. Wash.  
Mildew  
Wash in hottest water safe for fabric. If stain remains, soak in warm water  
and a color safe bleach for 15 to 30 minutes. Rewash. (Old mildew stains  
are almost impossible to remove. Mildew fungus destroys or weakens  
fabrics.) An alternative to bleach is to treat with salt and lemon juice and  
dry in direct sunlight. Rinse and rewash. Mildew may form if wet or damp  
laundry remains in your washer for extended periods of time. To prevent  
mildew, promptly dry laundry after washing.  
Mustard  
Paint  
Treat immediately. Scrape off excess mustard. Sponge with a nonflam-  
mable fabric cleaner 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.  
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. While stain is still wet with solvent, rub liquid detergent into it.  
Wash with hottest water safe for fabric.  
Perspiration Remove stains before ironing. Perspiration stains may weaken fabric.  
Wash or sponge stain thoroughly with detergent and warm water. If  
perspiration has changed the color of the fabric, use one of the following  
treatments:  
Fresh stains: Apply ammonia to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove  
ammonia odor.  
Old stains: Apply white vinegar to stain. Rinse. Launder to remove  
vinegar odor.  
Scorch  
Severe scorch cannot be removed. Wet stain with 3% hydrogen peroxide.  
Cover with a dry cloth and press with an iron as hot as is safe for fabric.  
Rinse well. Wash.  
OR  
Wet with lemon juice and spread in the sun to dry. Wash.  
Soft drinks  
Sponge immediately with cold water and alcohol. Heat and detergent may  
set stain.  
21  
 
Troubleshooting  
Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following  
list for common laundry problems and the next page for common washer problems. If you  
need further assistance, see page 24.  
Common laundry problems  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
Brown, yellow  
stains  
Chlorine staining  
Iron in water heater or pipes; iron and manganese in water  
Dye transfer  
Improper sorting  
Load not immediately removed from washer after end of cycle  
Gray whites,  
dingy colors  
Improper sorting  
Water temperature too low  
Not enough detergent  
Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)  
Greasy looking  
spots  
Fabric softener poured directly on clothes  
Not enough detergent  
Lint  
Improper sorting  
Paper or tissue in pockets  
Pilling being mistaken for lint  
Not enough detergent  
Load too wet  
after spin  
Cycle stopped before spinning is complete  
Shrinking  
Fabric type (some knits stretch during manufacturing –  
laundering returns fabric to original size)  
Care label directions not followed  
Snags, rips,  
and holes  
Items damaged before washing  
Misuse of chlorine bleach (do not pour directly on clothes)  
Sharp items not removed from pockets; fasteners not fastened  
Stiff, rough  
fabrics  
Using soap in very hard water (use detergent in hard water)  
Not enough detergent  
Line drying  
Overloading  
Clothes wrapped around agitator  
Twisting/  
Tangling  
Overloading (leave more room for permanent press and knits)  
Load not immediately removed from washer after cycle  
Cycle selection incorrect  
Wrinkling  
Yellow areas  
(from body oils)  
Water temperature too low  
Not enough detergent  
22  
 
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Common washer problems  
Before calling for service, check these:  
Is the lid closed?  
Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out?  
Is the power cord firmly plugged into a live outlet with proper voltage?  
Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?  
Are both the hot and cold water faucets turned on?  
Are the water hoses kinked or clogged?  
Is the drain hose higher than the water level in the washer? It must be higher  
for proper operation.  
Is the washer making noises (see page 12), 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 causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on  
page 24.  
23  
 
Requesting Assistance or  
Service  
Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 22-23. It  
may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.  
3. If you need FSP®  
replacement parts …  
1. If you need assistance* …  
Callourtoll-freenumber. Dialtoll-freefrom  
anywhere in the U.S.A.:  
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® appli-  
ance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and  
work right, because they are made to the  
same exacting specifications used to build  
every new ROPER appliance.  
1-800-44-ROPER  
1-800-447-6737  
and talk with one of our  
trained consultants. The  
consultant can instruct you in how to obtain  
satisfactory operation from your appliance  
or, if service is necessary, recommend a  
qualified service company in your area.  
If you prefer, write to:  
Roper Brand Home Appliances  
Consumer Assistance Center  
c/o Correspondence Dept.  
2000 North M-63  
To locate FSP replacement parts in your  
area, refer to Step 2 or call our toll-free  
number in Step 1.  
4. If you are not satisfied  
with how the problem  
was solved …  
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692  
Contact the Major Appliance Consumer  
Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a  
group of independent consumer experts  
that voices consumer views at the highest  
levels of the major appliance industry.  
Contact MACAP only when the dealer,  
authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have  
failed to resolve your problem.  
Please include a daytime phone number in  
your correspondence.  
2. If you need service* …  
Contact the dealer from whom you purchased  
the appliance or the authorized  
servicer in your area. For help  
SERVICE  
findinganauthorizedservicerin  
your area, call our toll-free tele-  
phone number in Step 1.  
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program  
20 North Wacker Drive  
Chicago, IL 60606  
MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.  
* When asking for help or service:  
Please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance’s complete model  
and serial numbers, and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us  
respond properly to your request.  
24  
 
NOTES  
25  
 
NOTES  
26  
 
NOTES  
27  
 
®
ROPER  
Automatic Washer Warranty  
LENGTH OF WARRANTY  
WE WILL PAY FOR  
FULL ONE-YEAR  
WARRANTY  
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE  
Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in  
materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by  
an authorized Roper service company.  
LIMITED 2ND-5TH YEAR  
WARRANTY  
Replacement parts for any part of the gearcase assembly  
if defective in materials or workmanship.  
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE  
WE WILL NOT PAY FOR  
A. Service calls to:  
1. Correct the installation of your washer.  
2. Instruct you how to use your washer.  
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.  
B. Repairs when your washer is used in other than normal, single-family household use.  
C. Pickup and delivery. Your washer is designed to be repaired in the home.  
D. Damage to your washer caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of  
products not approved by us.  
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranty.  
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.  
3/96  
THIS ROPER APPLIANCE IS WARRANTED BY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. UNDER  
NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL IT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY FOR INCIDEN-  
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation  
of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary  
from state to state.  
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact  
your authorized Roper dealer.  
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking  
“Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or  
Service” section or by calling our toll-free telephone number, 1-800-44-ROPER,  
(1-800-447-6737), from anywhere in the U.S.A.  
PART NO. 3950304 Rev. A  
11/96  
© 1996 Whirlpool Corporation  
® Registered Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.  
Printed in U.S.A.  
 

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