Roper AL3132W Washer User Manual


 
Set cycle, water temperature
and wash time
Water temperature and load size are
selected through wash time.
. Hot water can be selected by
turning cycle control knob to 14
minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle. Rinses are cold.
. Warm water can be selected by
turning cycle control knob to 10
minutes in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle, or to 6 minutes in the SHORT
Cycle. Rinses are cold.
Push in cycle control knob and turn it
clockwise. Stop when indicator on
knob’s outer ring points to the number in
the wash cycle you want. The numbers
are minutes of wash time.
Wash cycles
Regular Heavy (14 min.)
Wash sturdily
constructed fabrics (i.e. cotton) or
heavily soiled items.
Regular Heavy (10 min.)
Wash moder-
ately soiled fabrics.
Short (6 min.)
Gently wash lightly soiled
delicates and washable knits.
NOTE:
Use shorter wash times for
lightly soiled loads. Loads with only a
few small items need less wash time for
best results.
To start
To change load size
Pull cycle control knob out. The washer
will fill to the selected water level and
water temperature. Immediately after
filling, the washer will agitate for a
selected number of minutes. Agitation
can occur with the washer lid up or
down. The washer will pause briefly
throughout each cycle. These pauses are
normal for washer operation,
The washer will automatically fill for
highest water level when cycle control
knob is turned to 14 or 10 minutes in the
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle, or to 6 minutes
in the SHORT Cycle.
1. Push cycle control knob in and turn
clockwise to 14 minutes (for hot
water) or 10 minutes (for warm
water) in the REGULAR HEAVY
Cycle.
For smaller load sizes (and a lower water
fill), follow these steps:
To stop at any time
Push cycle control knob in. To restart,
pull cycle control knob out.
Laundry Tip
For best cleaning results, use:
-Hot wash water for normally
soiled, permanent press and
synthetic items; white and color-
fast cottons; heavy soils and
diapers.
-Warm wash water for knits; dark
or non-colorfast colors; washable
woolens; moderate soil.
-Cold wash water for lightly soiled
fabrics; some non-colorfast colors.
Dry detergents can spot-fade wet
laundry. If using cold water, dissolve
recommended amount of detergent
in one quart (1 L) of warm water
before adding it to the washer, or
use a liquid detergent,
2. Pull cycle control knob out. The
washer will start to fill.
3. When the washer reaches the
desired water level, push cycle
control knob in and turn clockwise
until it points to 6 minutes in the
REGULAR HEAVY Cycle.
4. Pull out cycle control knob to start
the washer.
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