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Operating your washer properly ensures maximum washing efficiency. This section gives you important information to help you to select a cycle, time, and temperature for your wash load.

Before starting your washer

Add measured detergent. Then place a sorted load in the washer before starting. See page 11 for additional Before you wash” information.

NOTE: Remove any hang tags or temporary labels before using your washer.

Starting or stopping your washer

Starting your washer:

1.Select a load size and water temperature.

2.Push in and turn the Cyde Control Knob clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number in the wash cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time.

3.Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Refer to pages 6 and 7 for additional informa- tion to help you make selections.

Stopping and restartlng your washer:

lTo stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control Knob.

l To restart the washer, close the lid (if neces- sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Selecting a load size

Position the Load Size Selector at the setting that corresponds to the size load you want to wash.

Select a load size based upon the size of the load and the fabric you are washing. See page 11 for additional loading information.

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

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Contents 800-44ROPER Thank you for buying a Roper@ appliance Your safety is important to usSerial Number Dealer Purchase DateUnderstanding your responsibilities Important Safety InstructionsKnowing Your Washer% Features Starting or stopping your washer Before starting your washerSelecting a load size This SectionWater temperature tips Selecting wash-rinse temperaturesSelecting a cycle and time Load size tipsRegular cycle Using rinse and spinPermanent Press cycle Delicates cycleCycle What happens in eachWash RinseUsing the fabric softener dispenser Other FeaturesUsing the chlorine bleach dispenser This Section PawClean lint filter Manual Clean Lint FilterBefore you wash TipsPreparing clothes for washing SortingLoading Suggestions Removing stainsPrewashing or soaking Stain removal rulesOr oil Stain removal guideGum Hand wash paint-stained Items To RemoveFabric. Wash or PeroxideWater Water UsageWash Rinse USE for HOT ColdChlorine bleach Using laundry aidsAll-fabric bleach DetergentOn next Washing special-care itemsCFiberglass materials Solving laundering probllems ProblemBrown, yellow l talns Dye transfer Twisting, tangling Wrinkling Yellow areas from body oilsCare during periods Caring for your washerNon-use Saving energyIs your water turned on? If You Need Assistance Or ServiceBefore calling for assistance If you are not satisfied with Zlyette problem was If you need serviceIf you need assistance If you need FSP replace- ment partsLength of Warranty Automatic Washer WarrantyFrom date of purchase Limited 2ND5lH Year Warranty What WE will not PAY for What WE will PAY for