UseAndCare
G
U
I
D
E
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
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ONE SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHERS
PART NO. 3950304 Rev. A
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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.
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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.
•
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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
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER
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•
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 1⁄2 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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®
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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