Whirlpool RAB4232DL0 warranty Operating Your Washer, Starting Your Washer

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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.

Starting Your Washer

1.Add measured detergent to the washer. Then place a sorted load of clothes In the washer.

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Sort and load clothes as described on page 10.

If desired, you may also add color-safe all-fabric bleach.

2. (OPTIONAL STEP) If deslred,

add

Liquid bleach dkpeneer

measured llquld chlorine bleach to the

 

llquld bleach dispenser (see

page 8).

 

l Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.

3.Close the washer lid.

4.Select a load size.

Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting that corresponds with the size of the wash load and the type of fabric being washed.

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To change the load size setting after the washer has started to fill, move the Selector to the desired new setting.

See pages 10 and 11 for loading tips.

5.Select a wash-rinse temperature wlth the Water Temperature Selector. Match the water temperature wlth the type of fabric and solls being washed. SW page 12 for water temperature guidelines. l Three wash-rinse temperatures are

available: cold-cold, warm-cold, and hot-cold.

8.Push In and turn the Cycle Control Knob clockwise to the wash cycle you want (see page 6). Match wash water temperature with the type of fabric and soils being washed.

7.Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start washer.

8.(OPTIONAL STEP) If deslred, add measured and diluted fabric softener during rinse cycle (see page 8).

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Contents TWO Speed Automatic Washer Or Service ................... WarrantyThank you for buying a Roper@ appliance 800447-6737Please record your model’s information Call Our Toll-free numberYour safety is important to us Washer SafetyImportant SAFEl-Y Instructions Understanding your responsibilitiesParts and Features Starting Your Washer Operating Your WasherSelecting a cycle Stopping/restarting your washerUsing drain and spin Using rinse and spinWhat happens in each CycleAdding fabric softeners Using the liquid chlorine bleach dispenserManual clean lint filter Caring for Your Washer Cleaning your washerWinter storage or moving care Non-use or vacation carePreparing clothes for washing Laundry TipsSorting LoadingLoading suggestions Saving energyChecking hot water temperature Selecting Water TemperaturesWater Guidelines Water hardnessDiapers Elastic, spandex Washing special-care itemsBlankets Electric or woolen Stain removal guide Removing StainsStain removal rules Fruit stains Grass or PersPirantsVegetables Iron or rust Ketchup or tomato products LipstickTo Remove Meat juice MildewIf you need service Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need FSP Replacement parts Lf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedCommon washer problems When asklng for help or service If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedAutomatic