Whirlpool RAM4143A manual

UseAndCare A Note To You Understanding Washer Safety Knowing our Washer% eatures F F kg Your asher OtherFeatures Laundry Tips If You Need Assistance Or Sewice Warranty 2 3 4 5 9 11 21 24 1400-44-ROPER Call us with qmstiom of comments ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER MODEL RAM4143A[...]

ANuteToYou Thank you for buying a Roper appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintai[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, elsctrkal shock or InJury to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, Including the l Read all instructions before using your washer. l Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or other flammable fluids. [...]

KnowingYour Washer’s Features The parts and features of your washer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your washer. Load size Temperature selector selector Consumer Assistance Center number l-800-44-ROPER - (f -00@447-6737) Fabric softener dispenser Bleach dispenser’1 Cycle control knob L Other featu[...]

Operating Your Washer In This Section Paae Paw Before starting your washer T5 ............................. 6electing a cycle and time ............................. .6 Starting or stopping your washer .................... .5 Using rinse and spin ....................................... 7 Selecting a load size . ......................................[...]

Load size tips l Items should move freely in the washer. Do not overload the machine or select a load size that is too small for the wash load. l Use a large load size setting for best results with permanent press clothes. l Reduce wash time when using a small load size setting. Loads with only a few items need less wash time. Selecting wash-rinse [...]

Regular cycle The Regular cycle features longer spins to shorten drying time. l Use 14 minutes of wash time to clean sturdily constructed fabrics and heavily soiled loads. l Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean regular loads of fabrics that are lightly to moderately soiled. Permanent Press cycle The Permanent Press cycle features a cool- down rinse[...]

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 with the selected water temperature before agitation and timing start. The washer will begin agitating immediately after filling; agitation can occur with the washer lid up or down. After agitation starts, the knob tu[...]

Other Features In This Section Paw Using the fabric softener dispensar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using the chlorine bleach dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Pa* Manual clean lint filter . ..#..................#............ 10 Your washer has the following features. Understanding the use of the features on your machine will help [...]

Manual clean lint filter Clean lint filter after every load. 1. To remove, grasp the top of the agitator with both hands. Pull upward to remove agitator 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 f[...]

Laundry Tips In This Section Page Before you wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Paw Solving laundering problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Removing stains ............................................... 12 Caring for your washer.. ..............................[...]

Loading suggestions For these suggested full-sized loads, use the highest load size setting. REGULAR CAPACITY WASHERS Heavy Work Clothes 1 pair pants 2 shirts 2 pair jeans 1 coverall Delicates 2 camisoles 4 slips 4 panties 2 bras 2 nighties Mlxed Load 1 double sheet 2 pillowcases 6 T-shirts 6 pair shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs Removing [...]

Stain removal guide STAIN TO REMOVE Alcoholic These stains turn brown with age, so treat immediately. Sponge or soak fresh beverage 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 and rewash. Blood Rinse immediately or soak in cold water with e[...]

STAIN TO REMOVE Ink or Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain continu- ballpoint ously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash. If stain pen Ink remains, bleach if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks are almost impossible to remove completely.) iron or rust Colored or non-colorfast [...]

Water usage guide Water temperature WASH HOT 130°F (54°C) or above WARM 90"-110°F (32"-44°C) RINSE USE FOR COMMENTS COLD l Sturdy whites and l Gives best cleaning for heavy colorfast pastels soils. l Diapers l Removes oils, perspiration, greasy l Heavy soils soils and stains. l Work clothes l Prevents graying and yellowing. l Normally[...]

Using laundry aids Follow package instructions when using laundry Fabric softeners aids. (See “Removing Stains” on page 12, for more information.) l Use fabric softener dispenser. l Always dilute fabric softeners with l/z to 1 cup Chlorine bleach (125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric l Use bleach dispenser. softener can stain fabrics. l [...]

Washing special-care items Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow label directions when they are available. General washing instructions for some special washables are included in this section Blankets, washable woolens l Electric blankets, woolen blankets, washable woolen garments Pretreat[...]

Fiberglass materials Knits Do not wash fiberglass materials in your washer. Glass particles could stick to the next load and cause skin irritation. Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, this means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged when washed (especially bulky knits). Knits made of synthetic fabrics such [...]

Solving laundering problems Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for problems you may have and possible causes. If you need additional help, check the ‘Assis- tance or Service” section of this book. PROBLEM 1 CAUSE Brown, yellow 1 l Chlorine staining stains Dye transfer l Iron in water[...]

Caring for your washer To keep your washer looking like new: l Wipe up detergent, bleach or other spills with a soft, damp cloth as they occur. l Sharp or heavy objects should not be put on or in the washer. Check pockets for bolts, nuts, etc. l If the washer interior needs cleaning, put 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of dete[...]

If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our toll-free telephone number for help or ca[...]

Washer fills and Cycle control knob is not drains without pointing to a number in the running cycle. PROBLEM ! POSSIBLE CAUSE I SOLUTION Washer drains during wash and rinse cycles, or water siahons out Drain hose is lower than the water level in the washer. Set cycle control knob on correct number in the cycle. Adjust drain hose so that it is highe[...]

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ROPER” Automatic Washer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) LIMITED 2NP5TH YEAR WARRANTY (from date of purchase) WHAT WE WILL PAY FOR Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Roper service company. Replacement parts for any p[...]