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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
Espa_ol ................................................................. 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
111 Cloverleaf Dr.
Suite 200
Winston Salem, NC 27103
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
111 Cloverleaf Dr.
Suite 200
Winston Salem, NC 27103
WASHER
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:
_ You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediatel_z follow instructions.
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.
SAFETY
Product Registration
_ 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.
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Important Safety Instructions SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these important Safety instructions:
oTo reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this laundry center, comply with the basic warnings
listed below.
oFailure 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. 2 Printed in U.S.A.
This Owner's Guide provides general
operating instructions for your laundry
center. It also contains information about
features for several other models. Your
laundry center may not have everyfeature
included. Use the laundry center only as
instructed in this Owner's Guide.
Avoid fire hazard or
electrical shock. Donot usean adaptor plug
or extension cord or remove grounding
prong from electrical power cord. Failureto
followthiswarning can causeserious injury,
fire or death.
G,45 LA UNDRY CENTERS:
Grounding
type r Do Not under any
wall circumstancescut,
receptade | remove, or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug
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3-prong grounding plu_j
CORRECT Use this way ONL Y
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 inthis
Owner's Guide are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation
that may occur. Common sense and
caution must bepracticed when installing,
operating and maintaining anyappliance.
Do not use or mix liquid
chlorine bleach with other household
chemicals such astoilet cleaners, rust
removers, add orproducts containing
ammonia. These mixtures canproduce
dangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.
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 systemthat
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 eachfor several minutes. Thiswill
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. Ifyour 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 necessarywhen the laundry center isused 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 INSTRUCTIONSfor
detailed grounding procedures, if the laundry center ismoved to anew 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 asvinegar.
•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 nottamper with controls.
-Do not install or store the laundry center where it will be exposed to the weather.
•ALWA YSdisconnectthe laundry center from the electrical supply before attempting
any service or cleajning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or injury.
Important Safety Instructions (Con 't)
•Do not use any type of spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
oToprevent 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.
oToprevent 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 acool 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.
Readthe 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 th iswasher.
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
Sort laundry into loads that can be
washed together.
press, 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.
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Place delicate items in a mesh bag.
Add laundry load to washer.
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Prepare items for washing.
Empty pockets.
Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach towels.
Closezippers, 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.
3. Pretreat stains and heavy soil.
See Stain Removal for details.
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Add laundry load to washer.
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
sensean out-of-balance load. If an out-of-balance load issensed,the washer
will stop briefly and tumble for a short time to try to balance the load. This
stop-tumble 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 bulkyitem, such asa bedspread, comforter or sleeping bag, can
be 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. OPENINGAND CLOSING THEDISPENSERDRAWER B.
• Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the
safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out
until it stops.
After adding laundryproducts, slowlydose thedispenser
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.
• Laundryproducts usedwith powder or liquid detergent,
suchascolor-safe bleach, water conditioner, detergent
booster, and enzyme products should beadded to the
empty tub before loading.
Note: From ti me to time you may seewater in the bleach
and fabric softener compartments. This isa result of the
siphoning action and ispartof the normal operation of the
washer.
DETERGENT
• Add measureddetergenttothe detergent compartment
of the dispenser drawer.
Detergent isflushed from thedispenseratthe beginning
of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can
be used. Note: Liquid detergent will drain into the
washer drum asit is added.
Low sudsingdetergent isrecommended for thiswasher.
Usethe 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 mayreduce cleaning,
it isimportant to pretreat stains, sort carefully bycolor
and soil level, and avoid overloading.
Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water
temperature, water hardness, sizeand softlevelof the
load.
For best results, avoid oversudsing.
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LIQUID BLEACH
• Ifdesired, 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 symbolS.
Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can
causeearlydispensing 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. FABRICSOFTENER
• If desired, pour the recommended amount of fabric
softener intothecompartment lab_eled"FabricSoftener"
and marked with this symbol I_.
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 notpour fabricsoftener directly on the wash
load.
Use of a fabric softener dispensing bail is not
recommended in tumble action washers.
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