Whirlpool 3396314 Installation instructions

UseAndCare
A Note to You ......................... 2
Understanding Safety ......... M
Parts and Features of
Your Washer/Dryer.. ............... 6
Operating Your Washer .........7
Starting your washer.. ........ .7
Stoppingkestarting
your washer ........................ 8
Selecting a cycle
and time .............................. 8
Using Rinse and Spin ........ .9
Using Drain and Spin.. ........ 9
What happens in
each cycle.. .......................
10
Adding liquid
chlorine bleach.. ................
11
Adding liquid
fabric softener ...................
11
Operating Your Dryer.. ......... 12
Starting your dryer ............ 12
Stopping/restarting
your dryer ..........................
12
Selecting a cycle
and setting ........................ 12
Laundry Tips.. ....................... 16
Caring tar Your
Washer/Dryer ........................ 25
Troubleshooting ................... 29
Requesting Assistance
or Service.. ............................ 33
Warranty ............................... 36
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AUTOMATIC WASHER/DRYER
PART NO. 3396314

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Ropee 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
Model Number
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
Serial Number
You can find this information on the model
Purchase Date
and serial number plate (see diagram on
page 6 for location of label).
Dealer Name
Please also record the purchase date of
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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Call our toll-free number
24 hours a day.
I-800-4477-6737 1
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Understanding Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This auide contains safetv statements under
wamkg symbols. Please’pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
IMPORTANT SAFEI-Y INSTRUCTIONS
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 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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IMPOFWANT SAFEI-Y INSTRUCTIONS
l Read all instructions before using your
washer/dryer.
l Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry
cleaning solvents, or other flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion. Always hand wash
and line dry items containing these
materials.
l flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be
used or stored in or near your washer/
dryer. Do not add flammable fluids to
your wash water. These substances give
off vapors that can create a fire hazard
or explosion.
l Do not allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl on or inside your washer/
dryer. Supervise children closely when
your washer/dryer is used near them.
l Before your washer/dryer is removed
from service or discarded, remove the lid
and door to prevent accidental entrap
ment.
@After starting a cycle, do not reach into
the basket unless the washer Cycle
Control Knob is pushed in and all motion
stops.
.Do not reach into your dryer if the drum
is moving.
l Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat-
sensitive materials with heat.
l Do not tamper with the controls.
l If your hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in your
water heater and your hot water pipes.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To
prevent injury or damage, before using
your washer/dryer, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run for
several minutes. This will allow gases to
escape. Do not smoke or use any open
flame near your faucet while it is open.
Please ...
l Have only a qualified person install,
repair, or replace parts on washer/dryer.
l Install and level washer/dryer in a well-
ventilated room and on a floor that can
support the weight.*
l Connect washer/dryer to the correct
3-prong outlet, electrical supply, water
supply, and drain.*
@Ground washer/dryer properly.*
l Protect washer/dryer from the weather
and keep it where the temperature is
above 45°F (7°C).
l Maintain washer/dryer properly.
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.
McLean lint screen before or after each
load.
l Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
cals, etc. pile up around or under your
washer/dryer.
*See the Installation Instructions.
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Understanding your responsibilities
. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
l Never operate your washer/dryer if:
electrical power before attempting to
service your washer/dryer. Shut off gas - it is not working right (i.e. noisy, too hot).
valve if you have a gas washer/dryer. - it is damaged.
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled - parts are missing.
with vegetable or cooking oil. These - ail panels are not in place.
items may contain some oil after laun-
dering. Due to the remaining oil, the -the lint screen is loose, damaged, or
fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself. missing.
*Store flammable solvents or fluids away
l Be sure that your washer/dryer:
from your washer/dryer. - is properiy connected to fuel and ex-
l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should haust systems (gas dryers must be
never be put directly into your washer/ vented outdoors).’
dryer. - is not installed against draperies or
“Store detergent, laundry aids, and other curtains, or on carpet.’
materials in a cool, dry place where - is used only for jobs normally expected
children cannot reach them (in a locked of a home washer/dryer.
cabinet if possible). - is not used by anyone unable to operate
l Read and follow instructions on pack- it ProPeW.
ages of detergent and laundry aids,
especially warnings and precautions.
@Do not use chlorine bleach and ammo-
nia or acids (such as vinegar or rust
remover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
*Unplug power supply cord before
attempting to service your washer/dryer.
*Do not machine wash or dry fiberglass
materials. Small particles can stick to
the fabrics in following loads and cause
skin irritation. *See the Installation instructions.
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Parts and Features of Your
Washer/Dryer
The parts and features of your washer/dryer are illustrated on this page. Become familiar with
all parts and features before using your washer/dryer. Page references are included next to
some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features.
Washer controls
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Optional
exhaust
(pp. 2526)
Lld Inrtructlons
Tub
Other features not shown:
Automatic dryness control
End-ofcycb sign4
Manual cleen lint filter (Inside agitator)
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End-of-Cycle signal
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 signal cannot be adjusted or turned off.

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.
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 16 and 17.
l If desired, you may also add color-safe
all-fabric bleach.
2. Close the washer lid.
3. Select a load size.
Turn the Load Size Selector to the setting
that corresponds with the size of the wash
load and the type of fabric being washed.
l To change the load size setting, move
the Selector to RESET, and then to the
desired new setting.
l See pages 16 and 17 for loading tips.
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5.
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Select a wash-rinse temperature with
the Water Temperature Selector. Match
the water temperature with the type of
fabrk and soils being washed. See
page 18 for water temperature guidelines.
l Four wash-rinse temperatures are
available: hot-cold, warm-warm,
warm-cold, and cold-cold.
Push in and turn the Cycle Control
Knob clockwise. Stop when the indica-
tor on the outer ring points to the
number in the wash cycle you want.
l The numbers are minutes of wash time.
l The cycles are described on pages 8-10.
Pull out Cycle Control Knob to start
washer.
(OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
llquld chlorine bleach AFTER washer
starts agitating. See page 11.
(OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add
measured and diluted fabric softener
to the final rinse cycle. See page 11.

Stopping/restarting your washer
If necessary, you can stop your washer
during a cycle to add more clothes.
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
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 10 to help you understand
what happens during a wash cycle.
Regular cycle
The Regular cycle features the Gentle Wash
system and high spin speeds to shorten
drying time.
l Use HEAVY, 12 minutes of wash time, to
clean sturdily-constructed cotton and linen
fabrii that are heavily soiled.
l Use NORMAL, 8 minutes of wash time, to
clean cotton and linen fabrics that are
lightly to moderately soiled.
Permanent Press cycle
The Permanent Press cycle features the
Gentle Wash system, a cool-down rinse,
and low spin speeds to reduce wrinkling.
l Use 10 minutes of wash time to clean
permanent press and some synthetic
fabrics that are moderately soiled.
l Use 6 minutes of wash time to clean
permanent press and some synthetics that
are lightly soiled.
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Delicates cycle
The Delicates cycle features a reduced
agitation speed for gentle soil removal. Low
spin speeds reduce wrinkling.
l Use 8 minutes of wash time to clean
delicate items and washable knits that are
moderately soiled.
l The washer pauses for 2 minutes during
the Delicates cycle.
Soak cycle
The Soak cycle features brief periods of
agitation and soak time to help remove
heavy soils and stains that need pretreat-
ment.
l Use warm water when soaking laundry.
(Hot water can set stains.) See pages 20-
22 for stain removal information.
l Use the amount of detergent or presoak
additive recommended by manufacturer.
l After the 1P-minute Soak cycle ends, add
detergent and set a new wash cycle.
Pre Wash
Pre Wash features a brief period of high
speed agitation to help remove heavy soils
and stains that need pretreatment.
l Use warm water for prewashing stained
laundry. (Hot water can set stains.) See
pages 20-22 for stain removal information.
l After Pre Wash ends, add detergent and
set a new wash cycle.
Super Wash cycle
The Super Wash cycle automatically pre-
washes the laundry and advances into the
Regular wash cycle. (The washer does not
need to be reset after the Super Wash
cycle.) Use this 1Gminute cycle when
washing heavily soiled loads that need
maximum soil removal.
l For proper cleaning, use double the
amount of detergent recommended for a
wash cycle.
NOTE: The washer pauses between the
Super Wash cycle and the HEAVY part of
the Regular wash cycle. This is normal.
Using Rinse and Spin
When using extra detergent for heavily
soiled clothes, or washing special-care
items, you may want an extra rinse and spin.
1. Push in Cyck Control Knob and turn
clockwise to RINSE, as illustrated.
2. Pull out Cycle Control Knob. The washer
fills to selected load size, agitates, drains,
and spins.
Using Drain and Spin
A drain and spin may help shorten drying
times for some heavy fabrics or special-care
items by removing excess water.
1. Push in Cycle Control Knob and turn
clockwise to SPIN, as illustrated.
2. Pull out Cycle Control Knob. The washer
drains and then spins.

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 can occur
with the washer lid up or down. After agita-
tion starts, the Cycle Control Knob turns
clockwise until it points to OFF and the
cycle ends.
The washer pauses briefly throughout
each cycle. These pauses are normal for
washer operation.
NOTE: A Gentle Wash system helps protect
your fabrics by reducing wash agitation
speed during the last few minutes of wash
agitation in the Regular and Permanent
Press cycles.
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minutes of most cycles. This provides
better fabric care.
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