Whirlpool 3366869 Installation instructions

UseAndCare
A Note to You ............... 3
Washer Safety .............. 4
Parts and Features ..... .5
Operating Your
Washer .......................... 6
Caring for Your
Washer.. ....................... 11
Laundry Tips ............... 12
Removing Stains ....... 16
Troubleshooting ........ 19
Warranty ..................... 23
TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC WASHER
3366669

Two Speed Automatic
Washer
Model: 7RAS4222
Importer
VITROMATIC COMMERCIAL, S.A. DE C.V.
Av. San Nicok 2121 Nte.
Col. lo. de Mayo, C.P. 64550
Monterrey, N.L., MEXICO
Tel. (lada 918) 329-22-00
Exporter
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Benton Harbor, Mich. 49022
U.S.A.
Technical Specifications
l Nominal power: 1 000 w
l Operation frequency: 60 Hz
l High tension feed: 127 V-
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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.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service on Model Number
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You’can find this information on the model
and serial number plate (see diagram on
page 5 for location of plate).
Please also record the purchase date of
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
your appliance and your dealer’s name, Dealer Address
address, and telephone number. Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
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Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free.
91-800-83-004 1

Washer Safety
Your safety is important to us.
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This symbol alerts you
This guide contains safety statements
under warning symbols. Please pay special f to hazards such as fire,
electrical shock, or other
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the symbol.
0 injuries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
@Read all instructions before using As the gas is flammable, do not
the washer. smoke or use an open flame
@Do not wash articles that have during this time.
been previously cleaned in, @Donot allow children to play on
washed in, soaked in, or spotted or in the washer. Close supervi-
with gasoline, dry-cleaning sion of children is necessary
solvents, other flammable, or when the washer is used near
explosive substances as they children.
give off vapors that could ignite *Before the washer is removed
or explode. from service or discarded,
*Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning remove the door.
solvents, or other flammable, @Do not reach into the washer
or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances if the tub or agitator is moving.
give off vapors that could ignite @Donot install or store the washer
or explode. where it will be exposed to the
weather.
@Under certain conditions, hydro-
gen gas may be produced in @Do not tamper with controls.
a hot water system that has not @Do not repair or replace any part
been used for 2 weeks or more. of the washer or attempt any
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO- servicing unless specifically
SIVE. If the hot water system has recommended in this Use and
not been used for such a period, Care Guide or in published
before using the washing machine, user-repair instructions that you
turn on all hot water faucets and understand and have the skills to
let the water flow from each for carry out.
several minutes. This will release *See Installation Instructions for
any accumulated hydrogen gas. grounding requirements.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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Parts and Features
The parts and features of your washer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with all
park and features before using your washer. Page references are included next to some
features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.
Model 7RAS4222
Water level
selector
(P.6) Cycle control knob
(P.7)
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1 number plate
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Basket
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Aanual clean lint filter
(P. 10)
Control Panel

Operating Your Washer
To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly. This section
gives you this important information. Page references are included for more information.
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the washer 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.
Starting your washer
1. Add measured detergent to the
washer. Then place a sorted load of
clothes in the washer.
l Sort and load clothes as described on
pages 12 and 13.
l If desired, you may also add color safe
bleach to the wash load.
2. Close the washer lid.
3. Turn the WATER LEVEL Selector to
the setting that corresponds with the
size of your wash load and the type
of fabric being washed.
l Your washer has 2 water level selec-
tions: Small and Large.
l To change the load size setting after
the washer has started to fill, turn the
Selector to the desired new setting.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
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4. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise to the wash cycle
you want. See pages 7 and 8.
5. Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start
washer.
6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add mea-
sured liquid chlorine bleach after the
washer starts agitating. See page 10.
7. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add mea-
sured and diluted liquid fabric softener
to the final rinse cycle. See page 10.
Stopping/restarting your washer
l To stop the washer at any time, push in
the Cycle Control Knob.
l To restart the washer, close the lid (if
necessary) and pull out the Cycle Control
Knob.
Selecting a cycle and time
Your washer’s Cycle Control Knob is shown
below. Use the information in this section to
help you make the best cycle selections for
your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for
different types of fabrics and soil levels.
l The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal
for washer operation.
l Refer to page 9 to learn more about the
sounds you may hear during a wash cycle.
l Also, refer to page 9 to help you under-
stand what happens during a wash cycle.

Normal cycle
The Normal cycle features high agitation
speeds for maximum cleaning, and high spin
speeds to shorten drying time. Use this
cycle for cleaning cotton and linen fabrics.
l Select HEAVY, 14 minutes of wash time
with warm water, to clean heavily soiled
loads.
l Select REGULAR, 10 minutes of wash
time with warm water, to clean moderately
soiled loads.
l Select COLD, 6 minutes of wash time,
to clean lightly soiled loads.
Short/Knits cycle
The Short/Knits cycle features a brief soak
and reduced agitation speed for gentle soil
removal. Low spin speeds reduce wrinkling.
Use this cycle for cleaning delicate items
and washable knits that are lightly, moder-
ately, or heavily soiled. A cold wash will
provide 4 minutes of wash time. A warm
wash will provide 6 to 8 minutes of
wash time.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features a
cool-down rinse and low spin speeds to
reduce wrinkling. Use this cycle for cleaning
permanent press and some synthetic fabrics
that are lightly, moderately, or heavily soiled.
A cold wash will provide 4 minutes of wash
time. A warm wash will provide 8 to 10
minutes of wash time.
Rinse and spin cycle
When using extra detergent for heavily
soiled clothes, or washing special-care
items, you may want an extra rinse and
spin. Push the Cycle Control Knob in and
turn clockwise to RINSE. Pull the Cycle
Control Knob out. The washer will fill to the
selected water level, agitate, drain, and spin.
Drain and spin cycle
A drain and spin may help shorten drying
times for some heavy fabrics or special-care
items by removing excess water. Push the
Cycle Control Knob in and turn clockwise
to SPIN. Pull the Cycle Control Knob out.
The washer will drain and spin.
Cycle options
You may select different wash time and
water temperature combinations by first
selecting the water temperature (Warm
or Cold) and then turning to the new wash
time. For example, for 14 minutes of wash
time in the Normal cycle with cold water:
1. Push in the Cycle Control Knob and
turn it clockwise to the COLD setting.
2. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob and
allow your washer to fill.
3. When your washer has filled, push in
and turn the Cycle Control Knob to
HEAVY, 14 minutes of wash time.
4. Pull out the Cycle Control Knob.
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Understanding normal washer sounds
Your new washer may make sounds that
your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are
unfamiliar, you may be concerned about
them. Don’t be; most of them are normal.
During drain
The following describes some of the sounds
you may hear and what causes them.
The rate that water is drained from your
washer depends on your installation. If
water is drained quickly from the washer,
you may hear air being pulled through the
pump. This happens during the end of
draining.
During washing
When you select a small load size setting for
a small wash load, your washer has a lower
water level. With this lower water level, you
may hear a clicking sound from the upper
portion of the agitator.
After drain and before spin
When the cycle changes from draining to
spinning, you may hear gears engaging.
Understanding what happens in each cycle
When the cycle control knob is set to a
number and pulled out, the washer fills (to
the selected load size) before agitation and
timing start. The washer begins agitating
immediately after filling; agitation occurs
with the washer lid up or down.
During agitation, the agitator creates a
continuous rollover action that provides a
thorough cleaning of the wash load.
WASH
Fill
After agitation starts, the cycle control knob
turns clockwise until it points to an Off area
and the cycle ends.
The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
RINSE
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Fill
Wash selected time Rinse
Drain+
No agitation
+The Permanent Press cycle partially
drains. fills. aaitates briefly, and drains.
Spin
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Spin-Spray rinse
Spin
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Manual clean lint filter
Your washer has a manual clean lint filter.
Clean the filter at the bottom of the agitator
after every load for the best filtering results.
To clean:
1. Lift off the agitator barrel.
2. Wash or wipe the filter clean in the
bottom of the agitator barrel. The filter
is not removable.
3. Replace the agitator barrel and snap
it into place. Agitator barrel Manual clean
lint filter
Adding liquid chlorine bleach
Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do
not guess. Never use more than 250 mL
(1 cup) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s
directions for safe use. Use a cup with a
pouring spout to avoid spilling.
1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating
the load.
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any
fabric it touches. The damage appears as
rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not
show up until several washings later.
2. Add bleach to wash cycle so it can be
removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach
around agitator, not directly on load.
l Follow directions on care labels. Do not
use chlorine bleach on wool, silk,
spandex, acetates, or some flame-
retardant fabrics.
l When soaking with chlorine bleach, add
detergent to soak water.
Adding liquid fabric softener
l Always dilute fabric softener with 125 to
250 mL (l/2 to 1 cup) warm water. Undi-
luted fabric softener can stain fabrics.
l Add diluted fabric softener only in the
final rinse.
l Fabric softener should not be mixed with
other laundry products because greasy
stains may form. If stains form, remove
by wetting the stain and rubbing with liquid
detergent or a bar of soap. Rewash the
stained item.
l Too much fabric softener can make some
items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent.
If this happens, use less fabric softener
or do not use it every time.
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