Crosley 1P-N13488880 User Manual
Crosley®
OWNERS GUIDE
TUMBLE ACTION
LAUNDRY CENTER
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
LAVADORA Y SECADORA SUPERPUESTAS
DE ACCIÓN GIRATORIA
P/N 134888800 (0706)
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www.crosley.com
Contents
Product Registration..........................................................1
Important Safety Instructions.........................................2-4
Washing Procedures......................................................4-6
Stain Removal ............................................................6-7
Common Washing Problems...............................................8
Drying Procedures .............................................................9
Features .........................................................................10
Common Drying Problems............................................10
Care and Cleaning ..................................................11-13
Avoid Service Checklist ............................................13-15
Warranty................................................................16
Español.................................................................17-31
Back Cover.....................................................................32
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
If you need assistance or service, first see the "Avoid Service
Checklist" section. Additional help is available by calling
1-800-944-9044 from anywhere in the U.S.A., or write:
Crosley Corporation
c/o Service Dept.
675 N. Main St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27102-2111
Information may also be obtained by vising our website at
www.crosley.com.
In Canada, for assistance, installation or service call:
1-800-668-4606, or write:
Crosley Corporation
c/o Service Dept.
675 N. Main St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27102-2111
Thank you for choosing this laundry center. This owner's
guide will explain proper operation and care.
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
Record below the model and serial numbers found on the laundry
center serial plate located on the inside of the dryer door. Keep
these numbers for future reference.
Model Number ________________________________
Serial Number _________________________________
Date of Purchase _______________________________
Register Your Product
The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be
filled in completely, signed and returned.
Product Registration
WASHER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in the Use and Care Guide, Operating Instructions, Installation Instructions and
on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you or others. All safety messages will be
preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING". These words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
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:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• 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.
Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:
• To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this laundry center, comply with the basic warnings listed
below.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
• Do not wash or dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene,
waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the laundry center. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
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Printed in U.S.A.
This Owner's Guide provides general
Grounding type
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grounding plug
operating instructions for your laundry
center. It also contains information about
features for several other models. Your
laundry center may not have every feature
included. Use the laundry center only as
instructed in this Owner's Guide.
electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug
or extension cord or remove grounding
prong from electrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire or death.
GAS
all receptacle
Grounding
type
wall
receptacle
CORRECT Use this way ONLY
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Note: The instructions appearing in this
Owner's Guide are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when installing,
operating and maintaining any appliance.
chlorine bleach with other household
chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust
removers, acid or products containing
ammonia. These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.
Avoid fire hazard or
LAUNDRY CENTERS:
Do not under
Do Not under any
any circumstances
circumstances cut,
cut, remove,
remove, or bypass
or bypass
the grounding prong
the grounding prong
from this plug
from this plug.
Power supply
Power supplycord with
cord with 3-prong
3-prong grounding plug
Do not use or mix liquid
Important Safety Instructions (Con't)
• Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances
to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that
has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot
water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washer, turn on all
hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time.
• To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic, foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials, or items containing feathers or down. Use Air Fluff (No
Heat) only.
• Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint
screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by
qualified service personnel. An excessive amount of lint build-up in these areas could
result in inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning.
• Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard,
overheating and damage to fabrics can occur. If your dryer has a drying rack, always
replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack.
• Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
• Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs
against the front or back of the laundry center.
• Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near laundry center at any time.
• Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with
cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily
injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the laundry center.
Protect Children
• Do not allow children to play on or in the laundry center. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the laundry center is used near children. As children grow, teach
them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
• Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the laundry center
is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads
or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
• Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe
all warnings on product labels.
• Before the laundry center is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer
lid and dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Injury
• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the laundry center must
be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with
local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the laundry center for the installer's
reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures.
If the laundry center is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a
qualified service person.
• To prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry center, the electrical power cord
of a gas laundry center must be plugged into a properly grounded system. Never ground
the laundry center to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor
plug.
• Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can
produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.
- Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.
- Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
• To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the laundry center:
- All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer
unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized
factory parts.
- Do not tamper with controls.
- Do not install or store the laundry center where it will be exposed to the weather.
• ALWAYS disconnect the laundry center from the electrical supply before
attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock
or injury.
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Important Safety Instructions (Con't)
• Do not use any type of spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
• To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the
cycle selector knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
• To prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching
into the drum.
• A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the dryer motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation (electric dryers only).
A service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch after correcting the fault.
• The washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will
automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during this time.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Washing Procedures
• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the wash load.
• Read the Washer Operating Instructions for operating your specific model.
• Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
Important Safety Instructions before operating this washer.
1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
Sort items by recommended water temperatures, wash time, and agitate/spin
speeds.
• Separate white, light, and colorfast items from dark and noncolorfast items.
• Separate items which shed lint from items which attract lint. Permanent press,
Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.
2. Prepare items for washing.
Empty pockets.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
4. Add laundry load to washer.
Place delicate items in a mesh bag.
Add laundry load to washer.
synthetic, knit and corduroy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs and
chenille bedspreads.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
• Separate lacy, sheer and loosely knit items from sturdy items.
• Empty pockets.
• Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
• Close zippers, fasten hooks, tie strings and sashes, and remove nonwashable
trims and ornaments.
• Remove pins, decorative buttons, belt buckles, and other objects which could
be damaged. This also helps protect other items in the wash load.
• Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage during washing.
• Place delicate items such as bras and hosiery in a mesh bag to prevent
tangling during the wash cycle.
• Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
See Stain Removal for details.
• Combine large and small items in a load. Load large items first. Large items
should not be more than half the total wash load.
•
Washing a single item, such as a sweater, bath towel or jeans, is not
recommended. As the machine tumbles the load prior to final spin, it may
sense an out-of-balance load. If an out-of-balance load is sensed, the washer
will stop briefly and tumble for a short time to try to balance the load. This stoptumble action may occur several times before the end of the cycle. If the load
can not be evenly balanced, items may feel wet at the end of the cycle. Adding
1 or 2 similar items will help balance the load.
• If a load becomes tangled and out-of-balance, it may be necessary to rearrange
the load by hand. Stop the washer by pushing in the cycle selector knob and
open the door. Remove the load, untangle the items and return the load to the
tub. Close the door and restart washer.
A single bulky item, such as a bedspread, comforter or sleeping bag, can be
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laundered without adding extra items to the load.
• The washer can be fully loaded, but the items should not be tightly packed.
The door should close easily.
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5. Add detergent, bleach and fabric softener to automatic dispenser following these steps:
A. OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPENSER DRAWER
• Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the
safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out
until it stops.
• After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser
drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in
early dispensing of the bleach and fabric softener.
• Dispenser drawer should be completely closed for
powdered detergent, bleach and fabric softener to
despense.
• Laundry products used with powder or liquid detergent,
such as color-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent
booster, and enzyme products should be added to the
empty tub before loading.
Note: From time to time you may see water in the bleach
and fabric softener compartments. This is a result of the
siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the
washer.
B. DETERGENT
• Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment
of the dispenser drawer.
• Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning
of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can
be used. Note: Liquid detergent will drain into the
washer drum as it is added.
• Low sudsing detergent is recommended for this washer.
Use the manufacturer's recommended amount.
• If low sudsing detergent is not available, a reduced
amount of regular detergent may be used. Because
reducing the amount of detergent may reduce cleaning,
it is important to pretreat stains, sort carefully by color
and soil level, and avoid overloading.
• Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water
temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the
load.
• For best results, avoid oversudsing.
C. LIQUID BLEACH
• If desired, measure out the recommended amount of
liquid chlorine bleach (not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 mL))
and pour it into the center compartment labeled
"Liquid Bleach" and marked with this symbol .
• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can
cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result
in damaged clothes.
• Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto the load or into the drum. Fabric damage can
occur.
• Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser.
D. FABRIC SOFTENER
• If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric
softener into the compartment labeled "Fabric Softener"
and marked with this symbol .
• Dilute concentrated softeners with warm water to the
Fill Line.
• Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can
cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which
could result in stained clothes.
• Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash
load.
• Use of a fabric softener dispensing ball is not
recommended in tumble action washers.
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Washing Procedures
(continued)
6. Set cycle selector knob and washer controls according to
type, size, and soil level of each load.
(See Operating Instructions card for your specific model controls.)
7. Start the washer.
Close the washer door and pull out the cycle selector knob. For your safety, the
door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle. The Door Lock indicator
light will remain lit until the cycle ends.
• Washer will fill and tumble.
• To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob.
• To open the door during tumbling, push in the cycle selector knob. Wait for
the water to run off of the door.
• To change a cycle, push in the cycle selector knob and turn it clockwise to
the desired setting. Pull out the knob to restart the washer.
• To open the door during a spin cycle, push in the cycle selector knob. The Door
Lock indicator light will turn off. Wait 1-2 minutes for the lock to release. The
door can then be opened. Do not force open the locked door.
8. Remove items when the cycle is completed.
Place washed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or dry flat as directed by fabric
care label. Excess wrinkling, color transfer or odors may develop in items left in the
washer after the cycle has ended.
Do not store or place laundry products
on top of laundry center at any time.
They can damage the finish or
controls.
Stain RemovalStain Removal
Stain Removal
Stain RemovalStain Removal
Do not use or mix
liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, rust removers, acid or
products containing ammonia. These
mixtures can produce dangerous
fumes which can cause serious injury
or death.
9. General Precautions
• Do not open the dispenser drawer when the washer is running.
• Do not slam the washer door closed or try to force the door open when
locked (Door Lock light ON). This could result in damage to the washer.
• DO NOT leave the washer door open. An open door could entice children to
hang on the door or crawl inside the washer.
• To avoid damaging the washer and personal injury, DO NOT hang on or lean
against the washer door.
• Do not place detergent, bleach or fabric softener containers on top of the
washer. They can damage the finish or controls.
Safe Stain Removal Procedures
To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property,
comply with the basic warnings listed below:
• Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products.
• Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of
children's reach.
• Thoroughly wash any utensil used.
• Do not combine stain removal products, especially ammonia and chlorine
bleach. Dangerous fumes may result.
• Never wash items which have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or
explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
• Never use highly flammable solvents, such as gasoline, inside the home.
Vapors can explode on contact with flames or sparks.
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Follow fabric care label instructions.
TREATMENTTREATMENT
STAINSTAIN
STAIN
STAINSTAIN
Adhesive tape, chewing gum,
rubber cement
TREATMENT
TREATMENTTREATMENT
Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
For successful stain removal:
• Remove stains promptly.
• Determine the kind of stain, then follow the recommended treatment in the
stain removal chart below.
• To pretreat stains, use a prewash product, liquid detergent, or a paste made
from granular detergent and water.
• Use cold water on unknown stains because hot water can set stains.
• Check care label instructions for treatments to avoid on specific fabrics.
• Check for colorfastness by testing stain remover on an inside seam.
• Rinse and wash items after stain removal.
Stain RemovalStain Removal
Stain Removal
Stain RemovalStain Removal
Baby formula, dairy products,
egg
Beverages(coffee,tea,soda,juice,
alcoholic beverages)
Blood
Candle wax, crayon
Chocolate
Collar or cuff soil, cosmetics
Dye transfer on white fabric
Grass
Grease,oil,tar(butter,fats,salad
dressing, cooking oils,
car grease, motor oils)
Ink
Mildew, scorch
Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains. Soak for 30 minutes or more. Wash.
Pretreat stain. Wash using cold water and bleach safe for fabric.
Rinse with cold water. Rub with bar soap. Or, pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes. Wash using
bleach safe for fabric.
Scrape off surface wax. Place stain face down between paper towels. Press with warm iron until wax is
absorbed. Replace paper towels frequently. Treat remaining stain with prewash stain remover or nonflammable
dry cleaning fluid. Hand wash to remove solvent. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap.
Use packaged color remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in warm water using product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat. Wash using hottest water safe for fabric. For heavy stains and tar, apply
nonflammable dry cleaning fluid to back of stain. Replace towels under stain frequently. Rinse thoroughly. Wash
using hottest water safe for fabric.
Some inks may be impossible to remove. Washing may set some inks. Use prewash stain remover, denatured
alcohol or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid.
Wash with chlorine bleach if safe for fabric. Or, soak in oxygen bleach and hot water before washing. Badly
mildewed fabrics may be permanently damaged.
Mud
Mustard, tomato
Nail polish
Paint, varnish
Perspiration
Rust, brown or yellow
discoloration
Shoe polish
Urine, vomit, mucus, feces
Brush off dry mud. Pretreat or soak with product containing enzymes.
Pretreat with prewash stain remover. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
May be impossible to remove. Place stain face down on paper towels. Apply nail polish remover to back of stain.
Repeat, replacing paper towels frequently. Do not use on acetate fabrics.
WATER BASED: Rinse fabric in cool water while stain is wet. Wash. Once paint is dry, it cannot be removed. OIL
BASED AND VARNISH: Use solvent recommended on can label. Rinse thoroughly before washing.
Use prewash stain remover or rub with bar soap. Rinse. Wash using nonchlorine bleach in hottest water safe for
fabric.
Use rust remover safe for fabric. Do not use chlorine bleach because it may intensify discoloration.
LIQUID: Pretreat with a paste of granular detergent and water. PASTE: Scrape residue from fabric. Pretreat
with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Rinse. Rub detergent into dampened area.
Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
Pretreat or soak in product containing enzymes. Wash using bleach safe for fabric.
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Common Washing Problems
Many washing problems involve poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory washing
results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
POSSIBLE CAUSESPOSSIBLE CAUSES
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SOLUTIONSSOLUTIONS
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PREVENTIVE MEASURESPREVENTIVE MEASURES
Blue stains
Discoloration,
graying
Greasy, oily stains
Holes, tears, or
snags
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers break off,
ball up and cling to
fabric.)
•Undiluted liquid detergent or fabric
softener dispensed directly onto
fabric.
•Not enough detergent.
•Wash water temperature too
low.
•Incorrect sorting.
•Not enough detergent.
•Undiluted liquid fabric softener
poured directly on fabric.
•Incorrect use of chlorine bleach.
•Unfastened zippers, hooks,
buckles.
•Rips, tears and broken threads.
•Overloading the washer.
•Degradation of fabric.
•Incorrect sorting.
•Tissues left in pocket.
•Overloading the washer.
•Not enough detergent.
•Undissolved detergent has left a
residue resembling lint.
•Static cling is attracting lint.
•Load washed too long.
•Pilling is normal with synthetic and
permanent press fabrics. This is
due to abrasion from normal
wear.
•If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240
ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L)
water in a plastic container. Soak item 1
hour. Rinse.
•If caused by fabric softener, rub stains
with bar soap. Wash.
•Rewash with correct amount of
detergent and hottest water safe for
fabric. Add bleach safe for fabric.
•Treat with prewash stain remover or
liquid detergent.
•Increase detergent and water
temperature. Rewash.
•Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.
•May be irreversible if rips, tears and
seams cannot be mended.
•Reduce load size. Rewash using correct
water temperature, water level, and
amount of detergent.
•Add nonprecipitating water conditioner
to wash water to remove detergent
residue.
•Add liquid fabric softener to final rinse.
•Dry load in dryer.
•Remove lint with lint brush or roller.
•Use a lint brush or shaver to remove
pills.
•Avoid pouring liquid deterent directly onto
fabric.
•Avoid overfilling fabric softener
compartment of dispenser.
•Sort items by soil level and color.
•Use correct amount of detergent, hottest
water and bleach safe for fabric.
•Use correct amount of detergent and
hottest water safe for fabric.
•Do not pour liquid fabric softener
directly on fabric. See Washing
Procedures for directions on adding
softener.
•Never pour chlorine bleach directly on
fabric.
•Check condition of items before washing.
See Washing Procedures for preparing
and loading the wash load and adding
chlorine bleach.
•See Washing Procedures for sorting and
preparing the wash load.
•Do not overload washer.
•Use correct temperature and amount of
detergent, water and wash time.
•Use fabric softener in the washer to
lubricate fibers.
•When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
finish on collars and cuffs.
•Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Residue or powder
on dark items;
stiff,
harsh fabrics.
Wrinkling
Yellow buildup of
body soil on
synthetic fabrics
Yellow or brown
rust stains
•Undissolved detergent.
•Some granular detergents can
combine with hard water
minerals to form a residue.
•Overloading the washer.
•Overloading the washer.
•Incorrect wash cycle for wash
load.
•Wash time too short.
•Wash water temperature too
low.
•Not enough detergent.
•Iron or manganese in water
supply, water pipes, or water
heater.
•Rewash load.
•Reduce load size.
•Rinse in cold water with liquid fabric
softener using the permanent press or
delicate cycle.
•Soak in detergent booster or product
containing enzymes.
•Wash in hot water using full permanent
press cycle. Increase detergent.
•Add bleach safe for fabric.
•Or, treat with color remover.
•To restore discolored load of whites, use
rust remover safe for fabric.
•Do not use chlorine bleach to remove
rust stains. It may intensify
discoloration.
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•Increase water temperature using hottest
water safe for fabric.
•Do not overload washer.
•Use liquid detergent or use nonprecipitating
water conditioner with granular detergent.
•Do not overload washer.
•Remove items from washer as soon as cycle
is completed.
•Use liquid fabric softener.
•Select correct wash cycle.
•Use correct amount of detergent.
•Wash synthetics frequently using hot or
warm water.
•Use nonprecipitating water softener.
•Before washing, run hot water for a few
minutes to clear lines.
•Drain water heater occasionally.
•For an ongoing problem, install an iron filter
in your water supply system.
Drying Procedures
• Follow the guidelines below for preparing the load for drying.
• Read the Dryer Operating Instructions for operating your specific model.
• Always read and follow fabric care labels and laundry product labels.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read
Important Safety Instructions before operating this dryer.
1. Prepare items for drying.
• Dry items of similar fabric, weight and construction in the same load.
• Separate dark items from light-colored items. Separate items that shed lint
from those that attract lint. If an item sheds lint, turn it inside out.
• Be sure buckles, buttons and trim are heatproof and won't damage the drum
finish. Close zippers, fasten hooks and Velcro®-like fasteners. Tie strings and
sashes to prevent tangling.
• If possible, turn pockets inside out for even drying.
Follow fabric care label instructions.
Place small items in a mesh bag.
• Check for stains which may not have been removed in washing. Dryer heat
may permanently set some stains. Repeat stain removal process before
drying.
• Place small items in a mesh bag to prevent tangling and for easy removal.
2. Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
3. Load the dryer.
• The average load will fill the drum 1/3 to 1/2 full. Items need room to tumble
freely for even drying and less wrinkling. Do not overload dryer.
• When drying large items, dry only 2 or 3 at a time. Fill out the load with small
and medium sized items.
• For delicate or very small loads, add 2 lint-free towels for better drying, less
wrinkling, and to prevent grease stains caused by fabric softener sheets.
• Do not overdry items. Overdrying can cause wrinkling, shrinkage, harshness,
and a build-up of static electricity, which can produce more lint.
• If desired, add a dryer fabric softener sheet.
4. Close the dryer door and set dryer controls (some models).
See Dryer Operating Instructions for your specific model controls.
5. Turn cycle selector clockwise to the desired setting.
Fill dryer drum 1/3 to 1/2 full.
6. Start the dryer.
• Push Start Button for 2 seconds or turn the START knob clockwise to ON, hold
for 1-2 seconds and release.
• To add or remove items when the dryer is running, open the door. The dryer
will always stop when the door is opened. Allow the drum to come to a
complete stop before reaching inside.
• To restart dryer, close the door then push the Start Button for 2 seconds or
turn the START knob clockwise to ON, hold for 1-2 seconds and release.
• The dryer will not start if the cycle selector is in the OFF position.
7. When the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang
or fold. If load is removed before the cycle ends, turn cycle selector to OFF.
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Features
Use the drying rack to dry items which should
not be tumbled.
Cycle Signal Control (some models)
When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle and
during the Press Saver setting (some models). The volume is adjustable on some
models.
Drum Light (some models)
A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer drum
during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light.
Drying Rack (some models)
Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried.
1. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.
2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place the front bar under the lip of the lint
screen opening.
3. Place items to be dried on top of rack. Weight should not exceed 10 lbs. Leave
space between items, but do not let items hang over the sides or through the
grids. Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack.
4. Select a timed dry setting best suited for items being dried. Use only the Air Fluff
(no heat) temperature setting for items containing plastic, foam rubber, rubberlike materials, feathers or down.
5. When items are dry, remove the rack and replace the lint screen. If lint screen
is not in place, tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and cause damage
to the dryer.
Common Drying
Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage.
For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PREVENTIVE MEASURESPREVENTIVE MEASURES
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PROBLEMPROBLEM
PROBLEM
PROBLEMPROBLEM
Greasy, oily
stains
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers break off,
ball up and cling
to fabric.)
Shrinking
POSSIBLE CAUSESPOSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE CAUSESPOSSIBLE CAUSES
•Fabric softener sheet.
•Overloading.
•Overdrying causes static
electricity.
•Lint screen not clean when
cycle began.
•Lint is attached to "pills."
•Pilling is normal with synthetic
and permanent press fabrics.
This is due to abrasion from
normal wear.
•Overdrying.
SOLUTIONSSOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONSSOLUTIONS
•Rub fabric softener stains with bar
soap. Rinse and rewash.
•Reduce load size and rewash using
liquid fabric softener in the final rinse.
•Or, add a fabric softener sheet and
tumble at low heat for 5-10 minutes.
•Use lint brush or roller to remove lint.
•Use a lint brush or shaver to remove
pills.
•Irreversible condition.
PREVENTIVE MEASURESPREVENTIVE MEASURES
•Add a few bath towels to small loads for proper
tumbling.
•Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air dried.
•Use proper drying temperature.
•Place fabric softener sheet on top of load before
starting the dryer.
•Do not overload dryer.
•Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to reduce
static electricity.
•Remove items when they are slightly damp to
avoid overdrying.
•Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
•Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
•When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on
collars and cuffs.
•Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
•Follow fabric care label directions.
•If shrinking is a concern, check load often.
•Remove items while slightly damp.
•Block knits into shape.
•Lay flat to complete drying.
Wrinkling
•Overloading.
•Leaving items in dryer after
cycle ends.
•Reduce load size and tumble at low
heat for 5-10 minutes.
•Remove items immediately. Hang or
fold.
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•Do not overload dryer.
•Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
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