Whirlpool RAM4131A Operating Your Washer, Before starting your washer, Starting or stopping

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Operating Your Washer

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Before starting your washer .............................. 5

Starting or stopping your washer ..................... 5

Selecting a wash temperature ........................... 5

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Selecting a cycle and time .............................. 6 Using rinse and spin ....................................... 6 What happenm in each cycle ........................... 6

Operating your washer properly assures 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 10 for additional “Beforeyou wash” information.

Starting or stopping

Startlng your washer:

1.Push in the Cycle Control Knob and turn it clockwise. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer ring points to the number and wash water temperature in the cycle you want. The numbers are minutes of wash time. Wash water temperature is indicated by the letter near the wash time.

2.Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

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Wash water temperayre

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Stopplng and restartlng your washer:

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

lTo restart the washer, close the lid (if neces-

sary) and pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Wash’time

 

Selecting a wash tern mature

Match the wash water temperature to the type of fabric and soils being washed. All rinses are cold.

For hot wash water, turn the Cycle Control Knob to Heavy Soil, 14 minutes wash time.

For warn wash water, turn the Cycle Control Knob to Regular Soil, 10 minutes wash time; or Short, 6 minutes wash time.

For cold wash water, turn the Cycle Control Knob to Normal Soil, 4-6 minutes wash time; or Short, 2 minutes wash time.

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Contents 800-44R0PER Thank you for buying a Roper appliance Your safety is important to usThis symbol will help alert you to such dangers Understanding your responsibilities Important Safety InstructionsKnowing Your Washer’s Features Before starting your washer Operating Your WasherStarting or stopping Your washerSelecting a cycle and time Water temperature tipsRegular soil cycle Heavy soil cycleNormal soil cycle Short cycleWhat happens in each cycle Using rinse and spinUsing The Chlorine Bleach Dispenser This Before you washPreparing clothes for washing SortingLoading Suggestions Removing stainsPre-washing or soaking Stain removal rulesStain- ---- re- mov-al--- auide~ Gum Flammable dry cleaning solvent. Let dry. WashSponge Or apply aPerspiration STAlN Ink orEgg Water Water TemperatureWater Chlorine bleach Using laundry aidsAll-fabric bleach DetergentWashing special-care items Items Problem Solving laundering problemsWinterizing your washer Caring for your washerSaving energy Before calling for assistance If You Need Assistance Or SewiceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need serviceIf you need assistance Cycle control knob is not pointing to a number in the cyclePage Page From date of purchase Automatic Washer Warranty