Whirlpool AL5143V User manual

Washers
Use and
CareGuide
Thank you for choosing a Roper
appliance. This guide will help you
operate and maintain your new,
quality-built Roperwasher. Keep this
guide in a safeplace 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 asa
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:
mIs properly installed by aqualified
person.*
ROPER
Appliances
AL4132V
AL5143v
AL6245V
Ax5133v
AX6245V
n Is installed and leveled on afloor that
can support the weight ofthe
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.*
l SeeInstallation Instructions provided.
Energy-saving tips
. Usewasher during non-peak, energy whites or heavy or greasy soils.
n Avoid rewashing by:
usage hours. (Contact your power I Usecold water for washing light soils. - pretreating stains or heavy soils;
company for the most energy-efficient I Usecold rinses. - properly sorting clothes;
times.) I Adjust the water level when washing - using enough detergent;
mUsehot water only when washing medium or small loads. - not overloading;
- using proper cycles and wash times.

Important Safety Instructions Contents
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Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury when using your
washer, by following basic precautions, including the following:
. 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 substances
in the washer. The fumes can
create a fire or explosion. Always
hand-wash and air-dry fabrics
containing these materials.
I Do Not allow children to play on or
inside the washer. Close
supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used
near them.
. Before the washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid
to prevent accidental entrapment.
. Do Not reach into the washer until
all motion stops. If the lid is
opened while the basket is
spinning, the basket will
automatically stop in a few
seconds.
. Do Not install or store washer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
n Do Not tamper with controls.
mYou are responsible for making
sure that your washer is installed,
repaired and parts replaced by a
qualified person.
l Do Not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. The substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
. If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or
longer), hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and the hot
water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your
washer, 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 the
faucet while it is open.
. The washer must be electrically
grounded. See Installation
Instructions.
. Store detergent and laundry
products in a cool, dry place out of
children’s reach. A locked cabinet
is recommended.
. Read and follow instructions on
detergent and laundry packages.
Pay special attention to warnings
and precautions.
n Do Not use chlorine bleach in the
same wash as ammonia, vinegar,
rust remover or other acids.
Hazardous fumes can form.
. Do Not machine-wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can
stick to fabrics washed in
following loads and cause skin
irritation.
. Do Not use or store dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene or other
flammable or explosive
substances in or near your washer.
These substances give off vapors
that can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
Savethese instructions.
Product Registration
Energy-saving tips
Important Safety Instructions
Beforeyou wash
Using your washer
Sortthe load
Loadthe washer ;
Selectwater-level and load size - 3
Selectwater temperature L(
Selectcycle and wash time 4
Tostart
To stop at any time
Rinse and spin
Normal operations
Using special model features
AL4132 Large-Capacity,
Single-SpeedWasher
AL5143 Large-Capacity,
Single-SpeedWasher
AL6245 Large-Capacity,
Two-SpeedWasher
AX5133 Super-Capacity,
Single-SpeedWasher
AX6245 Super-Capacity,
Two-SpeedWasher
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Laundry load guide 7
Caring for your washer
After washing
When not washing ::
Beforeleaving on vacation 7
To protect your washer from freezing - 7
Commonwashing problem 8-9
Laundry tips
Water hardness
Laundry products
Tints and dyes
Stain removal guide
Before you call for service
warranty
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Before you wash
. Turn all pockets inside out and
empty.
n Turn down cuffs. Brush away lint
and dirt.
. Close zippers, snaps and hooks and
remove pins, buckles and other hard
objects to prevent scratching laundry
basket, agitator or snagging other
items.
Remove unwashable trim and
ornaments.
. Tie strings and sashes to prevent
tangling.
. Mend tears, loose hems and seams.
. Treat spots and stains. Pre-soak if
necessary.
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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.
A. Sortthe load
Sortitems by lint-givers (chenille, bath
towels) and lint-takers (corduroy,
permanent press and synthetics).
Sortby fabric and construction (cottons,
knits and delicate items).
Sortby color (white, colorfast and
non-colorfast).
Sortby amount of soil (heavy, normal
and light).
B.Loadthe washer
(For specific loading recommendations
seePage7.)
Drop items in loosely and evenly.
For best cleaning and wrinkle-free
results, items should move freely in
wash water. (Permanent press and
synthetic knits should have more room
to move in the water than towels, jeans,
etc.)
Laundry Tip
DoNot overload washer.
Overloading or packing can cause
poor cleaning, increased wrinkling,
excessive lint and can wear out
items faster.
Setwater level at LARGE or
EX LARGEfor the best permanent
press results.
Cycle control
knob
Model and serial
number plate
(under lid)
-Bleach dispenser
(not available
on AL4132
and AX51331
/ Tub
Lint filter
(not shown;
not available
on AJi4132V)
C.Selectwater-level and
load size
Set water level selector knob to the
level that describes the size of your
load. EX SMALL or SMALL, for a few
items; EX LARGE or LARGE,for full
load. (SeePages5-6for specific
information.) To change water level
after the washer has started to fill, turn
selector knob to RESETand then to
desired water level.
D. Selectwater temperature
The top temperature on the
temperature selector is the wash
selection; the bottom temperature is
the rinse.
Setwater temperature level according
to fabric label or the amount of soil to be
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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; washable
woolens; moderate soil.
- Cold wash water for lightly soiled
fabrics; somenon-colorfast colors.
- Dry detergents can spot-fade wet
laundry. Dissolve detergent in one
quart (1L) ofwarm water before
adding it to the washer or use a
liquid detergent.
E.Selectcycle and wash
time
Pushin cycle control knob and turn it
clockwise.
Stopwhen the indicator on the knob’s
outer ring points to the wash cycle you
want. The number tells the minutes of
wash agitation time. (Uselonger wash
times for heavily soiled clothes.)
NOTE:Your model may not include all
the following cycles. (Seepages 5and 6
for specific model information.)
Extra Wash (4 min.) Washheavily
soiled loads. Use double the amount
of detergent recommended.
Regular/Heavy Soil (14 min.) Wash
sturdily constructed fabrics (i.e. cotton)
or heavily soiled items.
Regular/Normal Soil (10 or 6 min.)
Washmoderately soiled fabrics.
Permanent Press (10 or 8 min.) Wash
moderately soiled, permanent press and
somesynthetic fabrics. Cool-down
rinse helps to keep fabric from
wrinkling.
Permanent Press (6 or 4 min.) Wash
lightly soiled, permanent press or some
synthetic fabrics. Cool-down rinse
helps keep fabrics from wrinkling.
KnitdDelicates (8 min.) Gently wash
moderately soiled, delicate items and
washable knits.
Knits/Delicates (6 min.) Gently wash
lightly soiled, delicate items and
washable knits.
Fabricare (6 min.) Quick wash for
delicate items. Wash nylon hose or
panty hose in anet laundry bag.
Soak Cycle (20 or 14 min.) Use
recommended amount of detergent or
pre-soak additive. Make sure wash
cycle always follows the soak cycle.
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To get maximum use, satisfaction
and longer washer life:
’ Do Not soak fabrics:
- for more than 2 hours in the
washer.
- with chlorine bleach in the
washer.
- with vinegar or other acids in
the washer.
- without detergent.
- with hot water because it can
set stains. Use warm water for
best results.
- or store urine-soaked clothes in
the washer.
. Do Not leave wet laundry in the
washer.
. Do Not put sharp or heavy objects
on or in the washer. Check
pockets for nuts, bolts, etc. These
objects may damage the washer.
F. To start
Pull cycle control knob out. The washer
will fill to the selected water level and
water temperature. After filling, the
washer will agitate for a selected
number of minutes. The washer will
pause briefly throughout each cycle.
This allows for the reversing of the
motor, normal washer operation and
cool-down.
G.To stop at any time
Push the cycle control knob in. To
restart, pull the cycle control knob out.
H. Rinseand spin
Complete rinsing offabrics washed
with extra detergent may require an
extra rinse and spin. To set for extra
rinse and spin:
1.Push cycle control knob in.
2.Turn knob clockwise to any dot on
the dial (seearrows in drawing).
3.Pull cycle control knob out. The
washer will fill to selected level,
agitate, drain and spin.
Normal operations
You can expect the following when your
washer is operating:
Water spraying during the spin
sections of somecycles. Water is
sprayed on the spinning load to help
with rinsing.
Pausing. The washer pauses briefly
throughout each cycle to allow for the
reversing of the motor, normal washer
operation and the cool-down portion of
the Permanent Presscycle. When the
washer pauses, you will hear no
operating sounds.

Using special model features
AL4132Large-Capacity, Single-SpeedWasher
(Checkunder washer lid for model number.)
AL5143Large-Capacity, Single-SpeedWasher
(Checkunder washer lid for model number.)
Loadsizesand water levels
AL4132
Setwater level selector to the level that
describes the size of your load: SMALL
or LARGE.
AL5143
Setwater level selector to the level that
describes the size of your load: SMALL,
MEDIUM or LARGE.
AL6245
Setwater level selector anywhere on or
between EX-SMALL and EX-LARGE.
How to addbleach
For Model AL4132 only.
Let the washer fill and begin agitating
the load and detergent.
Dilute measured bleach in 1quart (1L)
ofwater.
Pour bleach around agitator. DoNot
pour directly on load.
AL6245Large-Capacity, Two-SpeedWasher
(Checkunder washer lid for model number.)
Using the bleach dispenser
For Models AL5143 and AL6245 only.
First, load washer.
Carefully pour measured bleach into
dispenser. DoNot use the dispenser as
ameasuring device. Do Not let bleach
touch clothes.
Start the washer. Bleach will be diluted
during the wash cycle.
Cleaning lint filter
For Model AL5143 only.
Clean lint filter after every load.
Lift up agitator barrel.
Wash or wipe the filter clean (located in
bottom of the agitator barrel). The filter
is not removable.
Snapthe agitator barrel back into place.
Self-cleaning lint filter
For Model AL6245 only.
The lint filter in your washer cleans
itself by draining lint away with the
wash and rinse water. Removeany lint
collected in the tub drain or strainer.
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