Roper Roper REX3615EW0 User manual

ROPER”
Home Appliances
UseAndCare
A Note to You.. ...................... 2
Dryer Safety ....................... 3-4
Parts and Features ............... 5
Operating Your Dryer ........... 6
Before starting your dryer ...6
Starling your dryer .............. 6
Stopping/restarting
your dryer.. .......................... 7
Selecting the right cycle
and setting .......................... 7
End of cycle signal .............. 9
Using the drying rack ........ 12
Caring for Your Dryer ......... 13
Laundry Tips ....................... 18
Troubleshooting .................. 22
Requesting Assistance
or Service ............................. 24
Index.. ................................... 25
Warranty .............................. 28
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PART NO. 3405518

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a ROPER@ appliance.
ROPER appliances give you all the functionality of name brand appliances at a value
price. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care
Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance
properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership
Registration Card provided with your appliance. This card helps us notify you about any new
information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service on your Model Number
appliance, you need to know your complete
model number and serial number. You can
Serial Number
find this information on the model and serial
Purchase Date
number label (see diagram on page 5 for
Dealer Name
location of label).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
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Call our toll-free number.
l-800-4477-6737 1

Dryer Safety
Your safety is important to us.
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This symbol alerts you to
This guide contains safety statements under ! hazards such as fire,
warning symbols. Please pay special electrical shock, or
attention to these symbols and follow any 0 other injuries.
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the symbol.
WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent prop-
erty damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
- 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 all 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.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
*Read all instructions before using guide or in published user-repair
the dryer. instructions that you understand
@Do not dry articles that have been and have the skills to carry out.
previously cleaned in, washed in, *Do not use fabric softeners or
soaked in, or spotted with gaso- products to eliminate static unless
line, dry-cleaning solvents, other recommended by the manufac-
flammable, or explosive substan- turer of the fabric softener or
ces as they give off vapors that product.
could ignite or explode. .Do not use heat to dry articles
@Do not allow children to play on containing foam rubber or similarly
or in the dryer. Close supervision textured rubber-like materials.
of children is necessary when the *Clean lint screen before or after
dryer is used near children. each load.
*Before the dryer is removed from aKeep area around the exhaust
service or discarded, remove the opening and adjacent surrounding
door to the drying compartment. areas free from the accumulation
@Donot reach into the dryer if the of lint, dust, and dirt.
drum is moving. @The interior of the machine and
@Do not install or store the dryer exhaust duct should be cleaned
where it will be exposed to the periodically by qualified service
weather. personnel.
@Do not tamper with controls. @See Installation Instructions for
@Do not repair or replace any grounding requirements.
part of the dryer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically re-
commended in this Use and Care
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Parts and Features
The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and
features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer
to those pages for more information about the features.
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.
Temperature
(PP.7, 10)
Cycle control knob -
(may include
temperature settings*)
(PP.e-7)
Model and serial 1
number label
(P.2)
Dryer drum I
Other doors:
Wide-opening door*
button
(P.7)
screen
(P. 13)
Large side-swing
door*
(Reversible door.
See Installation
Instructions)
Additional features your
dryer may have:
End of cycle signal (p. 9)
Drying rack (p. 12)
Drum light (p. 15)
l On some models
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Operating Your Dryer
The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer
to “Laundry Tips” on page 18 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most
types of washables.
NOTES:
l Make sure your dryer is properly vented before using it. See warning below and your
Installation Instructions.
l Make sure your dryer is properly installed in a well-ventilated room where the temperature is
above 45°F (7°C).
l Make sure your dryer is leveled on a floor that can support the weight.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in death
or fire.
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the dryer that are
dampened with gasoline or other
flammable fluids.
Do not wash or dry items soiled with
vegetable or cooking oils because
they may contain some oil after
laundering.
Doing so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
Before starting your dryer
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum
with a damp cloth to remove
dust from storing and shipping.
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1. Load clothes into the dryer and close
the door. 2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the
desired cycle. Use the Energy
Preferred Automatic Setting (*)
to dry most loads (see page 8).
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3. If your dryer has a Temperature Selector, 4. Push the Start Button.
set it to the desired setting
(see page 10).
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when
a cycle ends.
Stopping/restarting your dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during
a cycle.
To stop the dryer, either:
l Open the dryer door.
To restart the dryer:
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if
desired).
3. Push the Start Button.
OR
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l Turn the Cycle Control Knob
to off.
on
NOTE: The Cycle Control Knob should
point to an Off area when the dryer is not in
use.
Selecting the right cycle and setting
The following pages describe the cycles
on your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages
1O-l 1 for help in selecting drying cycles.
Drying guidelines
l Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
l The last few minutes of all cycles are without
heat to make the load cooler to handle.
l To help reduce wrinkling, remove the load
from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
This is especially important for permanent
press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
l Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static
cling, and damage to some fabrics.
l Refer to pages 18-21 for information about:
- sorting clothes for drying
- choosing load sizes
- drying tips
- using dryer fabric softener sheets
- saving energy
- drying special-care items.
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Cycle descriptions
Automatic Cycle(s)
Dry most loads using the Energy
Preferred Automatic
Setting (*). Your Auto-
matic cycle(s) shuts off
when the selected
dryness is reached. The
Cycle Control Knob will
not move until the load
is almost dry. After the
cool-down, the Knob
automatically turns to an Off area and tum-
bling stops.
l If the load is drier than you like, select a
setting closer to LESS DRY the next time
you dry a similar load.
l If the load is not as dry as you like, com-
plete drying using a Timed cycle. Select a
setting closer to VERY DRY the next time
you dry a similar load.
Some models offer high heat and low heat
Automatic cycles (see page 10).
Timed Cycle(s)
Use a Timed cycle to complete drying if
some items are damp
after Automatic drying.
Timed drying is also
useful for:
*Delicate items and
small loads that need
a short drying time.
l Bulky items and large
loads that require a
long drying time.
Some models offer high heat and low heat
Timed cycles (see page 10).
No Heat/Fluff Cycle
(on some models)
The No Heat/Fluff cycle has no heat. Use this
unheated cycle to fluff or
air dry bedding, plastic
tablecloths, foam pillows,
sneakers, etc. See page
11 for more information
about the No Heat/Fluff
cycle.
NOTE: If your model
does not have the
No Heat/Fluff cycle, line dry heat-sensitive
items.
Damp Dry Cycle
(on some models)
Use Damp Dry to dry items to damp level or
to dry items that do not
require an entire drying
cycle. 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.
Wrinkle Free Cycle
(on some models)
The Wrinkle Free cycle removes wrinkles
from clothes that have
been packed in a suit
case or closet, or from
items not removed from
the dryer at the end of
a cycle. As soon as the
dryer stops, fold or put
the items on hangers.
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WRINKLE PREVENT” Feature
(on some models)
When you are unable to remove a load from
I the dryer as soon as it
stops, wrinkles can form.
The WRINKLE PREVENT
feature tumbles the load
without heat every few
minutes up to 45 minutes
after the cycle ends. This
tumbling rearranges and
fluffs the load to avoid
wrinkles.
You do not have to set the Cycle Control
Knob for the WRINKLE PREVENT feature. If
you do not open the dryer door within a few
minutes after the cycle stops, the WRINKLE
PREVENT feature takes over to protect the
load.
A signal sounds every few minutes
when WRINKLE PREVENT is running. The
signal and cycle stop when you open the
dryer door.
End of cycle signal
(on some models)
The dryer sounds a signal to let you know
when the cycle is finished. The signal is
helpful when you are drying permanent
press, synthetics, and other items that
should be removed from the dryer as soon
as it stops. The End of Cycle On/Off Selec-
tor is part of the Start Button, as shown.
NOTE: Unless you turn the Selector to Off,
the end of cycle signal sounds at the end of
the drying cycle.

Drying cycles chart
Use the chart below to help you make
drying selections. The chart suggests heat
settings and drying times for various loads.
NOTES:
l Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
l Use a Timed cycle only if the recom-
mended Automatic cycle is not available.
l The check mark (/) in the chart below
denotes recommended temperature
settings. If some types of loads in the
chart have more than one suggested
temperature setting, choose the lowest
setting available on your dryer.
l Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE TIMED CYCLE
(heat settings) (minutes)
High Medium* Low’* High Low
COlTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Mediumweight
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
Lightweight
Batistes, organdies, lingerie
J 70-80
/ 50-60
J J 40-50
J 20-30
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS, AND BLENDS
Heavyweight
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight
Lingerie, blouses, dresses
J 40-50
J J 30-40
J 20-30
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
J 40-50
J 30-40
J 20-30
DELICATES”
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),
gauze, lace, etc. J 15-20
l Setting available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.
** If you don’t have low heat, use No Heat/Fluff cycle (if available). Line drying is also
recommended for delicate fabrics.
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