Crosley CAWC529JQ1 Owner’s Manual

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A Note to You ........................................... 2

Washer Safety .......................................... 3

Parts and Features .................................. 4

Washer InstaHat{on .................................. 5

Using Your Washer .................................. 7

Starting your washer ............................. 7

Loading ................................................. 8

Selecting a cycle and time .................... 9

Drain and spin ....................................... 9

Using the liquid chlorine

bleach dispenser ................................. 10

Using the liquid fabric

softener dispenser ............................... 10

Manual clean lint filter ......................... 11

Understanding normal washer sounds..11
Understanding what happens in

each cycle ........................................... 12

Caring For Your Washer ....................... 13

Troubleshooting .................................... 14

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Assistance or Service ........................... 17

Warranty ................................................. 20

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For assistance or service,

call the Consumer Assistance Center:

(CROSLEY)

www.crosley.com

ank youforbuying]aCROSLE appliance.

To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble4ree operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of
valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it

carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps

us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Whenever you call to request service for your
appliance, you need to know your complete model

number and serial number. You can find this
information on the model and sedal number plate (see

the diagram in the "Parts and Features" section).
Please also record the purchase date of your

appliance and your dealer's name, address, and
telephone number.

Keep this book and the samos s|ip together in a safe p|ace for future reference° It is important for
you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase° Proof of purchase will assure
you of in-warranty service.

Model Number
Serial Number

Purchase Date
Dealer Name

Dealer Address
Dealer Phone

Yoursafetyandthesafety0fothersisveryimportant.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual 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 and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:

You wilm be killed or seriously injured if you don't
foltow instructions.

You can be kilted 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.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electnc shock, or injury to persons when using the
washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Read all instructions before using the , Do not allow children to play on or in the
washer.

, Do not wash articles that have been

previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning
solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that

could ignite or explode.

• Do not add gasoline, dry 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
washing machine, turn on all hot water

faucets and let the water flow from each
for several minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is

flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.

washer. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used near
children.

• Before the washer is removed from service
or discarded, remove the lid.
Do not reach into the washer if the basket

or agitator is moving.

• Do not install or store the washer where it
will be exposed to the weather.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not repair or replace any part of the

washer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this Use and
Care Guide or in published user-repair

instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.

• See Installation Instructions for grounding
requirements.

SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS

Liquid chlorine
bleach dispenser

(p, I0) ..................

Liquid fabric
softener dispenser

(p. 10)

Mode[ and serial
number plate

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Water level selector

.... (p. 7)

Temperature selector

.... (p. 7)

.... Cycle selector

....... ....... knob

........... (p. 8)

............Start/Pause button

(p. 8)

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.............................................. Cycle status lights

(p. 8)

To erder Stand Kits:

• Washer Stand Kit for permanent installation,
secured to the wail:

- #49971, White

- #49978, Almond

NOTE: The wail must be strong enough to support

the washer's weight. (Do not use in mobile homes.)

Manual clean

]Jnt filter

(attached to bottom of

fabric softener

dispenser - not

shown)

(p. 11)

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result
in death, fire, or electrical shock.

NOTE: Make sure the lid is closed before

moving the washer.

• Use the hose connector provided with the washer
for a one=faucet connection.

o Set the Temperature Selector to WarmlWarm or

to WarmlCold.

o Attach the hose connector to the faucet adapter by

pulling down on the locking collar while lifting up

on the connector until it snaps into place.

• Slowly turn the water faucet on all the way.

o Pull the electrical power cord from the storage

area in the back of the washer. Plug the power
cord into a 3 prong grounded outlet.

Water temperature adjustment:
Adjust water temperature as follows:

• Wash Water: Adjust faucets for wash water
temperature prior to the fill for wash.

• Rinse Water: Adjust faucets for temperature prior
to fill for rinse.

A 120-volt, 60=Hz., AC-only, 15-or 20-ampere fused
electrical supply is required. Time-delay fuse or circuit

breaker is recommended.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For your personal safety, this washer must be

grounded. Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician.

Faucet adapter

Hose connector

NOTE: Always use cold rinse water for permanent

press fabrics.

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To disconnect washer:

• Unplug the electrical power cord and put it back in
its storage area.

• Turn the water faucet off.

o Press the red water flow button to release the

water pressure.

• Move the locking collar down and put the hose
connector down to disengage from the faucet

adapter.

o Drain water from the hoses through the hose

connector.

o Hang the hoses on the storage rack.

Water flow button

....Locking collar

Hose connector

IMPORTANT: Service Kit #3430190 must be
purchased when using a portable model on a

two-faucet connection.
NOTE: Make sure the lid is closed before

moving the washer.
If you have two separate water connections, your

washer can be connected to both the hot and cold
water faucets. For more information about a se_'_ce

kit, contact your authorized dealer.
To connect the washer:

o Insert one new, flat washer into each end of the

water inlet hoses. Check that washers are firmly
seated in the couplings.

• Connect the hot and cold water inlet hoses to the
hot and cold faucets.

• Secure the drain hose to the sink or standpipe.

o Slowly turn the water faucets on all the way.

• Plug the power cord into a 3 prong grounded
outlet.

To disconnect the washer:

• Unplug power cord and return it to the storage
area.

o Turn water faucets off.
o Disconnect the drain and water supply hoses.

Hang them on the storage rack.

Coupling

Washer