Whirlpool RAP5244A Operating Your, Before starting your washer, Starting or stopping your washer

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Selecting

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Using

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What

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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 12 for additional ‘Before you wash” information.

NOTE: Remove any hang tags or tempo- rary 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 Cycle 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 minui :es of wash time.

3.Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.

Refer to pages 8-l 0 for additional information to help you make selections.

Stopping and restarting your washer:

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

lTo restart the washer, close the lid (if necessary) 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 12 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.

Load size tips

lItems 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 Reduce wash time when

using a small

l Use a large

load size setting for best results with

load size setting. Loads

with only

a few

permanent

press clothes.

small items need less wash time.

 

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Contents UseAndCam Thank you for buying a Roper appliance Your safety is important to usProperty Understanding your responsibilities Important Safety Instructions46J Knowing Your Washer’s FeaturesIIn This Section Pa!PPaw Permanent installationWasher Connections Portable one-faucet connectionPortable two-faucet connections Hose connector Hang the hoses on the storage rackSelecting a load size Operating YourBefore starting your washer Starting or stopping your washerRegular cycle Selecting wash-rinse temperaturesWater temperature tips Selecting a cycle and timePermanent Press cycle Using rinse and spinWhat happens in each CycleThis Other FeaturesManual Clean Lint What happens Each CycleAdd detergent and load the basket Using the fabric softener dispenserUsing the chlorine bleach DispenserSorting Laundry TipsBefore you wash Preparing clothes for washingHeavy Work Clothes Mlxed Load Knlts Removing stainsPrewashing or soaking Stain removal rulesGum Stain removal guideCoffee Meet juice, egg Mildew TomatoWater Water UsageDetergent Using laundry aidsChlorine bleach All-fabric bleachWoolen Washing special-care itemsItems Spots Solving laundering problemsSaving energy Caring for your washerCare during periods Non-useBefore calling for assistance If You Need Assistance Or ServiceSet cycle control knob on correct number in the cycle If you need serviceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need assistanceFrom date of ourchase Automatic Washer WarrantyFrom date of purchase
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