Crosley BEQ1442CES1 Owner’s Manual

DRYER

SECHEUSE

Table of Contents

Product registration ..................................... Cover

Enregisttrement du produit .............. Page couverture

Important Safety Instructions .................................. 2

Drying Procedures ............................................... 3

Features .............................................................. 3

Common Drying Problems .................................. 4

Care and Cleaning .............................................. 4

Avoid Service Checklist ....................................... 5

Francais ................................................................. 6-9

Consignes de s_curit_ importantes ........................... 6

Instructions de s_chage ............................................. 7

Caract_ristiques .......................................................... 7

Probl_mes de s_chage courants .............................. 8

Entretien et nettoyage ................................................ 8

Guide de d_pannage ................................................ 9

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Read all instructions before
using this appliance. This book contains

valuable information about

® Operation

• Care
o Service

Keep it in a safe place.

Lire ce manuel en entier avant de se servir

de cet appareil. Ce manuel renferme de

precieuses informations sur

o le fonctionnement

• I'entretien

• le service apr_s-vente

Le conserver en lieu s0r.

Read and Save These Instructions

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers

The model and serial numbers of your dryer are found on the dryer serial plate located
of the left side of the door opening. Record and retain these numbers.

Life et conserver ces instructions

Noter les numeros de modele et de s_rie

Les nurneros de modele et de serie de [a secheuse se trouvent sur [a plaque

signaletique a la gauche de I'ouverture de la porte. Noter et conserver ces numeros.

Model Number
N ° de module

Serial Number
N ° de s_rie

Purchase Date

Date de I'achat

P/N 134539600A (0605)

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.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or tile gas supplier.

Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this dryer.

[]Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Fire

not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

could cause a load to catch fire.

bags and pillows that may melt or burn. Some rubber materials, when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous
combustion.

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.

your dryer has a drying rack, always replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack.

the outdoor exhaust opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the surrounding area.

[] 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 dryer.

Protect Children

children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

[] Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Injury

service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the dryer for the installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the dryer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.

and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the dryer to a gas pipe. Do not use an
extension cord or an adaptor plug.

electrical shock or injury.

the drum.

• 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 dryer where it will be exposed to the weather.

[] A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the 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.

[] Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

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:

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or

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.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this dryer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.

Do not dry items that have beet] previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, waxes, etc. Do

Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that

Do not dry articles containing rubber, plastic or similar materials such as bras, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic

Clean the lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint screen housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned

Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overt]eating and damage to fabrics can occur. If

- Risk of Fire - A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer must be connected to an exhaust outdoors. Regularly inspect

Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against the front or back of the dryer.
Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near dryer at any time.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of tile fabric softener or product.

Do not allow children to play on or it] the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when tt_e dryer is used near children. As

Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the dryer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons

Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment.

To prevent shock hazard and assure stability dunng operation, the dryer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified

To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord of a gas dryer must be plugged into a properly grounded

ALWAYS disconnect the dryer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in

Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.

To prevent injury, do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. Wait until the dryer has stopped completely before reaching into

To prevent injury and damage to the dryer:

_Youw bek edor
seriously injuredif you don't follow

instructions.

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.

You can be killed or

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This Use and Care Guide provides
general operating instructions for

your dryer. It also contains

information about features for

several other models. Your dryer

may not have every feature
included.

Use the dryer only as instructed in

this Use & Care Guide and the

Operating Instructions included

with your dryer.

Pedestal
A pedestal accessory, Model No.

NLPWD15, specifically designed for this

dryer may be used when elevating the
dryer for ease of use.

Failure to use accessories certified by the
manufacturer could result in personal
injury, property damage or damage to

the dryer.

Printed in U.b.A.