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Use
and
Care Guide
Thank you for choosing a Roper
appliance. This guide will help you
operate and maintain your new,
quality-built Roper washer. Keep this
guide in a safe place for future
reference.
First . . . complete all
of the Installation
Instruction
steps before attempting to operate your
washer.
Next . . . complete and
mail the Product
Registration
Card
This card enters your warranty into our
warranty system, insuring efficient
claim processing. It can be used as a
proof of purchase for insurance claims
and helps Roper to contact you
immediately in the unlikely event of a
product safety recall.
Please remember
It is your responsibility to be sure that
your washer:
m Is properly installed by a qualified
person.*
ROPER
Appliances
AL4132V
AL5143v
AL6245V
Ax5133v
AX6245V
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Is installed and leveled on a floor that
can support the weight of the
washer.'
. Is properly connected to a grounded
electrical circuit that meets the
electrical requirements.*
. Is properly connected to a water
supply and drain.*
. Is used only for the job it was
designed to do.
. Is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
. Is protected from the weather and
installed where the temperature will
not fall below freezing.
. Is properly maintained.*
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See Installation Instructions provided.
Energy-saving
tips
. Use washer during non-peak, energy
whites or heavy or greasy soils.
n
Avoid rewashing by:
usage hours. (Contact your power
I Use cold water for washing light soils.
- pretreating stains or heavy soils;
company for the most energy-efficient
I Use cold rinses.
- properly sorting clothes;
times.)
I Adjust the water level when washing
- using enough detergent;
m Use hot water only when washing
medium or small loads.
- not overloading;
- using proper cycles and wash times.
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Summary of Contents for Whirlpool AL5143V
- Page 1 I Use cold rinses. I Adjust the water level when washing medium or small loads. Washers ROPER Appliances AL4132V AL5143v AL6245V Ax5133v AX6245V Is installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight of the washer.’ . Is properly connected to a grounded electrical circuit that meets the electrical requirements.*...
- Page 2 Important Safety Instructions Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury when using your washer, by following basic precautions, . Read all instructions before using your washer. . Do Not wash items cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, paint, wax or other flammable or explosive...
- Page 3 Using your washer Water-level selecctor Temperature selector Agitator The drawings in this book may vary slightly from your washer model. They are designed to show the different features of all the models covered by this book. Your model may not include all the features shown.
- Page 4 Using your washer, continued Laundry Tip For best cleaning results use: - Hot wash water for normally soiled, permanent press and synthetic items; white and colorfast cottons: heavy soils and diapers. -Warm wash water for permanent press and knits; dark or non-colorfast colors;...
- Page 5 Using special model features Load sizes and water levels AL4132 Set water level selector to the level that describes the size of your load: SMALL or LARGE. AL5143 Set water level selector to the level that describes the size of your load: SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE.
- Page 6 Using special model features, continued Load sizes and water levels Set water level selector to the level that describes the size of your load: SMALL, MEDIUM or EX LARGE. Load sizes and water levels Set water level selector anywhere on or between EX SMALL (a few small items) and EX LARGE (a full load).
- Page 7 Laundry load guide Load Washer (for the following full-size loads, use EX LARGE setting) Super Capacity Mixed Load Heavy Work Clothes 3 double sheets 3 pair pants 4 pillowcases 3 shirts 8 T-shirts 4 pair jeans 6 pair shorts 1 coverall 2 shirts 1 overall 2 blouses...
- Page 8 Common washing problems Problem Check if Load is properly sorted. Dye transfer Load has been left in washer for extended time. Load is properly sorted. Gray whites, Enough detergent is used. dingy colors Water is hot enough. Water is too hard for soap or detergent used.
- Page 9 Problem Check if Fabric is poor quality. Shrinking Fabric-care label directions were followed. Chlorine bleach is properly used. Snags, rips, holes Sharp articles are removed; fasteners are fastened. Rips, broken threads and tears not mended before washing. Stiff, Spin is too slow or too short. harsh fabrics (usually...
- Page 10 Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product. C. Tints and dyes Washer parts such as agitator, washer lid, etc.
- Page 11 Before you call for service If you are having an operating problem, check this chart to see what might be the cause before you call for assistance. Check if Operating problem Power cord is plugged into a live circuit with Washer will not fill.
- Page 12 E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties. This Roper appliance is warranted by Whirlpool Corporation. Under no circumstances shall it be liable under this warranty for incidental or consequential damages and all implied warranties are limited to the same time periods stated in the express warranties for Roper Brand Appliances.