Roper REL3422AW0 User manual

A Note To You 2
Understanding
Safety 3
Knowin Your
B
Dryetis eatures 5
Operating Your Dryer 6
ghrg For Your 15
Laundry ‘lips 19
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Or Service 25
Warranty 28
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ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYERS

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Roper appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. Use this Use and Care Guide to safely and efficiently operate and
maintain your appliance. Complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols
and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers
as personal injury, bums, fire and electrical
shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches,
dents, etc.) and damage to your personal
property.
Our toll-free number, l-80044-ROPER (l-800447-67371,
is available 24 hours a day.
If you have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see ‘If
You Need Assistance or Service” on pages 25 and 26. If you need further help, call us. When
calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You
can find this information on the model and serial number label (see diagram on page 5). For your
convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the pur-
chase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and
the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
Your control panel is similar to one of the control panels on pages 11-14. Locate the control panel
similar to yours and check the box below. Use the page you marked to quickly locate drying
information about your model or to use for reference when calling our Consumer Assistance
Center.
Dryers with: me
0 Cycle control knob with 2 settings ......... 11
j-~ Cycle control knob and a
temperature selector (2 settings) .......... 12
Dryers wlth: page
q
Automatic cycle and a temperature
selector (2 settings) ............................... 13
j, Automatic cycle and a temperature
selector (3 settings) ............................... 14
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Understanding Safety
Fire Hazard
For your safety the information in this manual must
be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion
or to prevent property damage, personal injury or
-Do Not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
l Do Not try to light any appliance.
l Do Not touch any electrical switch; Do Not use any phone in your
building.
l Clear the room, building or area of ail occupants.
l Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
l If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
-Never install dryer up against draperies or curtains, or on carpet.
-Keep any and all items from falling or collecting behind the dryer.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when
using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
l Read all instructions before using your dryer.
9 Do not machine wash or machine dry items
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, and other flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion. Always hand wash and line dry
items containing these materials.
l Do not allow children to operate, play with or
crawl inside your dryer. Supervise children
when your dryer is used near children.
l Do not reach into a dryer if the drum is moving.
l When removing from service or discarding a
dryer, always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, and heat
sensitive materials with heat.
l Install and/or store dryer where it will not be
exposed to the weather.
l Do not tamper with the controls. Failure to
do so can cause serious injury, loss of life,
electric shock, fire, or explosion.
l You are responsible for making sure that
your dryer is installed, repaired and has
parts replaced by a qualified person.
l Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
l Do not allow lint to build-up inside the dryer
or exhaust system. Cleaning should be
done periodically by a qualified person.
l Clean lint screen before or after each load.
l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
etc. pile up around or under the dryer.
l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See
the Installation Instructions.
Understanding your responsibilities
l Never operate the dryer if:
-it is not working right (i.e. noisy,
too hot).
-it is damaged.
-parts are missing (i.e. door latch).
-all panels are not in place.
-the lint screen is loose, damaged or
missing.
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
electrical power before attempting to
service your dryer. Shut off gas valve if you
have a gas dryer.
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items
may contain some oil after laundering. Due
to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke
or catch fire by itself.
l You are responsible for making sure that
your dryer:
-is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight in a
well-ventilated room.*
-is connected to the proper outlet and
electrical supply.*
-is properly connected to fuel and
exhaust systems (gas dryers must be
vented outdoors).*
-is located in an area where the tempera-
ture is above 45°F (7°C).
-is properly maintained.
-is used only for jobs normally expected
of home clothes dryers.
-is not used by anyone unable to operate
it properly.
‘See the Installation Instructions for com-
plete information.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Knowing Your Dryer’s
Features
The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your dryer.
NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the
different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.
Cycle control knob (may
include temperature 8elector’) Tempaturs
selector’
Start button
Other features not shown:
End-ofcycle signal’
Lint signal’
Full-width hamper door* Mini-hamper door’
*Available on some models

Operating Your Dryer
In This Section Page
Before startlng your dryer ............................6
Startlng or stopplng your dryer ...................6
Page
Select a cycle-temperature .........................7
To obtain the best drying results, you must operate your dryer properly. This section gives you
important information for efficient and safe use of your dryer.
Before starting your dryer
Refer to the information below, and “Laundry
Tips” for control setting, sorting and loading
information.
Starting or stopping your dryer
Starting or stopping your dryer:
Close the door and select a cycle, time, and
temperature (if necessary). See pages 7-10 for
additional setting information. Your dryer
automatically stops when a cycle ends.
Stopplng and restartlng your dryer:
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control
Knob to OFF. Close the door; make new selec-
tions (if necessary). Push the Start Button.
NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should point to
an OFF area when the dryer is not in use. If
the dryer is stopped before the cycle is
finished, turn the Cycle Control Knob to an
OFF area.
End-of-cycle signal
(on 8ome models)
The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when
the cycle is finished. The signal cannot be turned
off and is not adjustable (unless you have an
End-of-Cycle Signal selector).
The signal is helpful when you are drying
permanent press, synthetics and other items that
should be taken out as soon as the dryer stops.
lt your model has an End-o+Cycle Slgnal
selector:
l Turn the End-of-Cycle Signal selector to ON if
you desire a signal to let you know when the
cycle is finished.
l Turn the End-of-Cycle Signal selector to OFF if
you do not desire a signal when the cycle is
finished.
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Selecting a cycle-temperature
The information you need to make correct
cycle and temperature decisions is given in
this section.
l Pages 8-10: Use these pages to find addi-
tional information about drying cycles that
may be on your model.
l Pages 11-14: Find the page that has a
control panel similar to yours. Use this page
to quickly locate cycle and temperature
information about your model.
lt your dryer has a cycle control knob with
temperatures bull&In:
1. Select a cycle and temperature by turning
the Cycle Control Knob either way.
2. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer
ring points to the cycle/temperature and
time you want.
See pages 8-10 for further cycle information.
OR
lt your dryer has a cycle control knob and a
temperature selector:
1. Select a cycle by turning the Cycle Control
Knob either way.
2. Stop when the indicator on the knob’s outer
ring points to the cycle and time you want.
3. Set the Temperature Selector to the desired
temperature setting.
See pages 8-l 0 for further cycle information.
Changlng a selectlon:
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to point to a
new setting. (If your dryer has a Tempera-
ture Selector, move the Selector to the new
desired temperature.)
2. Push the Start Button, if necessary.
Cycle control Temperature
knob selector

Using the air cycle (no heat)
Fire Hazard
Do not dry plastic or rubber items with
heat. Use the air cycle, or line dry.
Failure to do so could result in fire or
damaged items.
The dryer does not heat when the Cycle
Control Knob is set in the air cycle. This cycle
can be used to fluff or air dry bedding, plastic
tablecloths, foam rubber pillows, stuffed toys,
sneakers, etc.
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in the air cycle. Refer
to the chart below for suggested times.
2. Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Repeat steps above if more time is
needed to dry items.
TYPE OF LOAD
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS
Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
Plastic-Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
Using the Wrinkle Free cycle
(on some models)
The Wrinkle Free cycle removes wrinkles from
clothing that has been packed in a suitcase or
closet, and from items not removed from the
dryer at the end of a cycle.
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on WRINKLE
FREE. (If your model has a Temperature
Selector, set the Temperature Selector to a
high setting.)
2. Push the Start Button.
For best results, put only a few items at a time
in this cycle. As soon as the dryer stops, put
the items on hangers or fold them.
AIR
20-30 min
20-30 min
40-50 min
15-20 min
DRYERS WITH A
TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
No temperature needs to be
selected. Cycle is unheated.

Using the Damp Dry cycle
(on some models)
Use this setting to dry damp items that do not
require an entire drying cycle, or to dry items to
damp level. (Two examples are heavy cottons,
such as jeans, which you do not want to become
stiff, or cotton clothes which are easier to press
when damp.)
1. Set the Cycle Control Knob on DAMP DRY
(If your model has a Temperature Selector,
set the Temperature Selector to a high
setting.)
LJ;eve;;anding Wrinkle
(on some models)
When you are unable to remove a load from
the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can
form. When using the automatic cycle, Wrinkle
Prevent tumbles the load without heat every
few minutes for up to 45 minutes after the
cycle has ended. This tumbling rearranges and
fluffs the load to help avoid wrinkles that set in
when the load remains in the dryer.
You do not have to set the Cycle Control
Knob for Wrinkle Prevent. Wrinkle Prevent
takes over automatically to protect the load if
you do not open the door within a few minutes
after the automatic cycle stops.
A signal will sound every few minutes during
Wrinkle Prevent, for up to 45 minutes. The
signal will stop when the dryer door is opened.
9

Using the Timed Dry cycle
(on some models)
Use the Timed Dry cycle for any load you want
to dry by time. This cycle is designed for small
loads or large bulky items.
l Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the number
of minutes you want in the Timed Dry cycle.
l For a damp dry, turn the Cycle Control Knob
to 30 minutes or less. (If your dryer has a
Damp Dry cycle, see “Using the Damp Dry
cycle” on page 9.)
The last few minutes of this cycle are without
heat to help make the load easier to handle.
Using the automatic cycle
(on some models)
Your automatic control senses the dryness of
the load and automatically shuts off when the
selected dryness is reached. For the first few
loads:
1. Set the cycle Control Knob to point to the
center mark in your automatic cycle.
2. If your dryer has a Temperature Selector,
select a heat setting to match your load.
3. Feel the dried items when the dryer stops.
Ii the Items are drler than you like, select
a setting closer to LESS DRY the next time
you dry a similar load.
If Items are not as dry as you like, select
a setting closer to VERY DRY the next time
you dry a similar load.
The Cycle Control Knob will not move until the
load is almost dry or the cool-down portion of
the cycle has been reached. After the cool-
down portion is complete, the Cycle Control
Knob automatically moves to an OFF area and
tumbling stops.
NOTE: Your model will not look exactly like the
illustrations.
10

Cycle control knob with 2 temperature settings
Cycle control knob a;d temperature selector
If your dryer has a Cycle Control Knob with
2 temperature settings (heat, air), refer to the
chart below and the chart on page 8 for cycle
information.
Uslng your heated cycle
Your heated cycle provides the special care
that cottons, permanent press and some
synthetic fabrics need. The cycle consists of a
timed period of heated drying and a brief cool-
down period. During the cool down, the load
S&t button
tumbles without heat. This helps keep wrinkles
from setting in and makes the load easier to
handle.
NOTE: To help reduce wrinkling, remove the
load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
This is important for permanent press, knits
and synthetic fabrics. Do not overdry. Over-
drying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and
damage some fabrics.
TYPE OF LOAD
COlTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Mediumweight-Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
Lightweight-Batistes, organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS
Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),
dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.)
and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
CYCLE AND TIME
Heated cycle Alr
70-80 min
50-60 min
40-50 min
30-40 min
40-50 min
30-40 min
20-30 min
40-50 min
30-40 min
20-30 min
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, Iace, etc. 20-30 min
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Cycle co&o1 knob
If your dryer has a Temperature Selector with
2 temperature settings (high, low), refer to the
chart below and the chart on page 8 for cycle
information.
Loads tumble without heat during the last
few minutes of all heated cycles. This makes a
load easier to handle and helps keep wrinkles
from setting in.
Using your heated cycle (hlgh heat setting)
Your heated cycle, with a high heat setting,
provides the special care that cottons, perma-
nent press and some synthetic fabrics need.
Temperatwe selector
Start dutton
Uslng your heated cycle (low heat setting)
Your heated cycle, with a low heat setting,
helps provide special care for drying some
synthetics, knits and delicate fabrics.
NOTE: To help reduce wrinkling, remove the
load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
This is important for permanent press, knits
and synthetic fabrics. Do not overdry. Over-
drying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and
damage some fabrics.
TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Mediumweight-Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
Lightweight-Batistes, organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS
Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),
dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.)
and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
HEATEDCYCLE
High Low
70-80 min
50-60 min
40-50 min 30-40 min
40-50 min
30-40 min 20-30 min
40-50 min
30-40 min
20-30 min
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc. 15-20 min
12

Automatic cycle and a temperature selector (2 settings)
Cycle corkrol knob
If your dryer has an automatic cycle and a
Temperature selector with 2 temperature
settings (high, low), refer to chart below and
the chart on page 8 for cycle information.
Temperature’selector Start l&on
Using the automatic cycle (low heat setting)
Use the automatic cycle with low heat to dry
knits, delicates and some synthetic items. See
oaae 10 for more information.
Loads tumble without heat during the last ’ -
few minutes of all heated cycles. This makes a NOTE: To help reduce wrinkling, remove the
load easier to handle and helps keep wrinkles load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
from setting in. This is important for permanent press, knits
Uslng the automatic cycle (high heat setting) and synthetic fabrics. Do not overdry. Over-
Use the automatic cycle with high heat to dry drying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and
medium or heavyweight cotton and linen items damage some fabrics.
and some permanent press items. See page 10
for more information.
TYPE OF LOAD
COlTONS AND LINENS
CYCLE AND TEMPERATURE
Automatic cycle
Extra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Mediumweight-Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
Lightweight-Batistes, organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, slacks,
shirts HIGH
Mediumweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), dress
slacks, skirts, sweaters LOW
Lightweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and
blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses LOW
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc. LOW
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Automatic cycle and a temperature selector (3 settings)
Cycle control k:ob Temperhre selector St&t button
If your dryer has an automatic cycle and a suggests heat settings for various types of
Temperature Selector with 3 temperature loads. See page 10 for additional information.
settings (high, medium, low), refer to the chart
below and the chart on page 8 for cycle NOTE: To help reduce wrinkling, remove the
information. load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
Loads tumble without heat during the last few This is important for permanent press, knits
minutes of all heated cycles. This makes a load and synthetic fabrics. Do not overdry. Over-
easier to handle and helps keep wrinkles from drying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and
setting in. damage some fabrics.
Uslng the automatic cycle
Use the automatic cycle and a heat setting to
automatically dry any load. The chart below
TYPE OF LOAD
COlTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Mediumweight-Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
Lightweight-Batistes, organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS
Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, slacks,
shirts
Mediumweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), dress
slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and
blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.
CYCLE AND TEMPERATURE
Automatic cycle
HIGH
HIGH
MED
LOW
HIGH
MED
LOW
HIGH
MED
LOW
LOW
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Caring For Your Dryer
In This Section
Page Page
Maintenance-every load .............................15 Malntenanc-s needed ...........................16
Dryers require regular maintenance. Follow the suggestions below to maintain your dryer properly.
Maintenance-every load
Cleaning the lint screen
The lint screen is located under a lid on top of
the dryer. Clean li before each load. A screen
blocked by lint can increase drying time. Product and Fabric Damage Hazard
Do not run the dryer with the lint screen
loose, damaged, blocked or missing.
Doing so can cause overheating and
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
1. Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight
out.
2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do
not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint.
Wet lint is hard to remove.
3. Push the lint screen firmly back into place
and close the lid.
Lint signal
(on some models)
Restricted airflow reduces drying efficiency.
The signal (a whistle tone) lets you know if the
airflow is restricted.
l Turn off the dryer and clean the lint screen.
NOTE: Clean your lint screen before each
load. Do not wait for the lint signal. The lint
signal indicates excessive lint present on your
lint screen. If you wait for the lint signal before
you clean the lint screen, drying efficiency
will be reduced.
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Maintenance-as needed
Use the following suggestions about cleaning
and lint removal to help you keep your dryer
safe, looking like new, and at peak operating
efficiency.
Cleaning a clogged lint screen
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can
cause a residue build-up on the lint screen. A
clogged lint screen can extend drying times.
Clean the lint screen every six months or more
frequently if it becomes clogged due to a
residue build-up. Use the following method:
1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid
detergent.
3. Scrub lint screen with the brush until all
residue build-up is removed.
4. Rinse with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean
towel and replace in dryer.
Cleaning the dryer interior
Garments which contain unstable dyes, such
as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton
items, may discolor the dryer interior.
If you want to remove stains from dryer drum
use one of the following methods:
Powdered laundry detergent
1. Make a paste with detergent and very warm
Electrlcal Shock,
Personal InJury and Flre Hazard
l Turn off the electrical power before
cleaning the interior.
. Make sure the dryer is cool.
l Use non-flammable cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or injury, fire or explosion.
water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth and scrub area
until all excess dye is removed.
3. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of rags to dry.
Llquld non-flammable household cleaner
1. Apply to stained area.
2. Rub with a cloth until all excess dye is removed.
3. Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of rags to dry.
Cleaning the dryer exterior
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
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Removing accumulated lint
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel
for fire. It is recommended the lint be removed
every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a
qualified person. If you have any questions,
please call our Consumer Assistance Center at
1-800-44~ROPER.
For all electric dryers, or gas dryers which
have a lower front access panel:
NOTE: See page 18 if your dryer is gas and
has a full front panel.
1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the
electrical power.
2. Remove back panel (electric) or lower front
access panel (gas). See Installation
Instructions.
3. Remove lint from shaded area in illustration
with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid
damaging wires, thermostats (electric),
funnel (gas) or igniter (gas).
4. Replace panel; reconnect and level dryer
again, if necessary.
ElectrIcal Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
the electrical power before removing
dryer panels.
l Make sure the dryer is cool.
l Dryer parts can have sharp edges. Use
care when handling.
l When replacing front panel after lint
removal, the wire clips holding the door
switch wires must be anchored to top of
front and side panels. Wires MUST NOT
touch rotating drum. (See page 18,
step 7.)
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or personal injury.
Thermoststs Heat element
Electric dryer with back panel removed
Gas dryer with lower front access panel
removed
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lf your dryer Is gas and has a full front
panel, remove front panel as follows:
1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the
electrical power.
2. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws
from lint screen area.
3. Open top by pulling forward and up at each
front corner (see View A). Rest raised top
against wall behind dryer (top is hinged
at rear).
4. Remove two internal screws from front
panel flanges (near top front corners). Lift
front panel slightly, lifting off lower clips (see
View B). Slowly pull front panel forward,
disengaging panel from drum. (Drum will
drop slightly.)
5. Move front panel aside and rest edge
against side of dryer. Avoid disconnecting
wire clips (see View C) or damaging wires.
6. Remove lint from area shown in ‘gas dryer’
illustration on page 17 with soft brush or
vacuum cleaner. Avoid damaging wires,
funnel or igniter.
7. Reassemble in reverse order. Before
closing the top, check the following:
- Drum seal must be flared out (see View
D) and properly positioned against panel
at back of drum. Rotate drum counter-
clockwise one full turn to check drum
seal.
- Belt should be centered and tight on
dryer drum.
- Wire clips which hold the door switch
wires must be anchored in slot in top of
front panel (see View C) and along top
edge of side panel. Door wires must not
touch drum when dryer is operating. See
Warnlng, page 17.
8. Replace top panel and lint screen screws.
Top and front panels must be securely in
place before operating dryer.
9. Reconnect power and level dryer again
(if necessary).
NOTE: Call Consumer Assistance at
1-600-44-ROPER for assistance or more
information.
Remove screws
before opening top
Drum seal Side panel
Wire clip
holds door
switch wires
View B
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Laundry Tips
In This Section
Page
Before you dry ..............................................19
Drying special-care Items ...........................20
Uslng dryer fabric softeners .......................22
Page
Saving energy ............................................22
Vacation care .............................................22
Solving launderlng problems ,.................. 23
This section reviews proper drying techniques, gives you additional drying information, and
discusses causes or solutions to common drying problems.
Before you dry
Before using your dryer, see pages 3 and 4 for
Important Safety information.. -
Flre or Exploslon Hazard
To help avoid the danger of a fire or
explosion:
l Store flammable solvents or liquids away
from your dryer;
l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should
never be put directly into your dryer;
l If fabric has been treated with dry clean-
ing solvents, completely rinse and line
dry before laundering.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in fire or explosion.
Drying tips
l Check garments to make sure all spots and
stains were removed during the wash. If
stains were not removed, do not tumble dry.
Heat may permanently set stain. Soiled items
can also leave stains on the dryer drum.
These stains can be picked up by other items
in the load.
. Empty all pockets. Turn pockets of heavy
items inside out for even drying.
l Turn lint takers and dark items inside out to
help prevent lint pickup.
l Remove heat-sensitive trim that can be
damaged by drying.
l Tie strings and sashes so they will not tangle.
l Place small items such as baby socks or
hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.
l Close zippers, snaps and hooks to avoid
snagging other items. Remove pins, buckles
and other hard objects to avoid scratching
the dryer drum.
l Articles to be ironed should be removed
from the dryer while still damp.
Sorting
l Items properly sorted for washing are
usually properly sorted for drying.
l Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels) from
light fabrics (synthetics, permanent press).
l Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from
lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, permanent
press). When possible, turn lint takers inside
out.
l Separate dark from light colors; colorfast
from non-colorfast.
Load sizes
l Load the dryer by the amount of space
items take up, not by their weight.
l Do not overload the dryer. Overcrowding
causes uneven drying and wrinkling, and
can cause items to wear out faster (because
of pilling).
l Mix large items with smaller items.
l You may need to rearrange large items
(sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during a
cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.
l Reduce wrinkling of permanent press and
synthetics by drying smaller loads and
removing items from the dryer as soon as
tumbling stops.
l For better tumbling action when drying only
a few small items, add one or two lint-free
towels. This also prevents small, lightweight
items from blocking airflow.
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Drying special-care items
Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow
label directions when they are available. General drying instructions for some special washables
are included in this section.
Air drying Heat sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber or some stuffed items require drying
without heat. Use an Air setting or line dry. The Air setting is useful for
fluffing bedding and pillows, and dusting draperies and clothing. See
Warning on page 8.
Heat-sensltlve
fabrics
l Olefin, polypropy- Follow care label directions.
lene, sheer nylon
l Cotton and If shoes can be machine laundered:
canvasshoes 1. Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as a buffer, or place shoes
on drying rack if your dryer has one.
2. If rubber or foam rubber materials are part of the shoe, use an Air
setting. For other materials, see your control panel page (pages 1l-1 4)
for cycle, time, and temperature recommendations.
Pillows, stuffed 3. Remove shoes from dryer while still damp and allow to air dry.
toys
l Feather, foam, If manufacturer recommends machine washing, dry one pillow at
polyester a time and:
1. Make sure coverings are securely stitched.
2. Shake and fluff the items by hand several times during the cycle.
3. Make sure pillows are completely dry. Feather pillows take a long time
Plastic, rubber to dry.
items
l Shower curtains, Follow care label directions.
tablecloths, baby
panties
Scatter rugs Follow care label directions.
Blankets and Machine drying knitted woolens is not recommended. Block to shape
woolens when wet and allow to air dry. Line dry blankets in shade on a breezy day
over two lines. Pin edges together and straighten them. When partly dry,
turn the blanket over, re-pin and restraighten. When dry, brush nap.
l Cotton, rayon, Dry as recommended for permanent press fabrics on your control panel
synthetic blankets page (pages 11-14).
l Electric blankets, If manufacturer recommends machine drying:
electric sheets, 1. Place one or two dry towels in the dryer and preheat 3-5 minutes on a
woolen blankets, high setting. This will dry blankets faster and help avoid pilling.
washable woolen 2. Put blanket in dryer with warm towels. Set control for 20 minutes.
garments 3. Check after 10 minutes. Remove when still damp. Overdrying and long
tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling.
4. Place blanket on flat surface or over two lines to finish drying. Gently
stretch to original size and shape.
5. When completely dry, brush gently to raise nap. Press binding with
cool iron if needed.
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