Whirlpool BYCWD6274W3 User Manual

COMBO WASHER/DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.............................1

WASHER/DRYER SAFETY..............................1

WASHER USE...................................................3

DRYER USE ......................................................5

WASHER/DRYER CARE..................................6

WASHER TROUBLESHOOTING .....................8

DRYER TROUBLESHOOTING ......................10

WARRANTY ....................................................12

Assistance or Service

If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section. Additional help is available by calling our Customer Interaction Center at U.S.A., or write:

To order parts and accessories, call website at

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.

www.crosley.com

1-800-253-1301

Crosley Distribution Center

c/o Correspondence Dept.

675 North Main Street

Winston-Salem, NC 27102-2111

from anywhere in the

1-800-442-9991

or visit our

Write down the following information about your appliance to help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well.

Dealer name____________________________________________________ Serial number __________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ Phone number __________________________________________________ Model number __________________________________________________ Purchase date __________________________________________________

WASHER/DRYER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

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WARNING: 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 death.

– 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.

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

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Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

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instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or

the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer/dryer, follow

WARNING:

basic precautions, including the following:

■ Read all instructions before using the washer/dryer.

■ 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.

■ Do not wash or dry 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.

■ Do not allow children to play on or in the washer/dryer.

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

Before the washer/dryer is removed from service or

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discarded, remove the doors to the washer/dryer compartments.

■ Do not reach into the washer/dryer if the tub, agitator or

drum is moving.

■ Do not install or store the washer/dryer where it will be

exposed to the weather.

■ Do not tamper with controls.

■ Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ 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.

■ Do not repair or replace any part of the washer/dryer 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.

■ Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static

unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or

similarly textured rubber-like materials.

■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent

surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.

■ The interior of the machine and dryer exhaust vent should

be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

■ See “Electrical Requirements” section for grounding

instructions.

Checking Your Vent

Your washer/dryer must be properly installed and vented for the dryer to achieve maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the minimum recommended installation clearances (found in your Installation Instructions) to avoid blocking the flow of combustion and ventilation air. See the Installation Instructions for more information.

WARNING

Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

If the washer/dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be covered under the warranty.

NOTE:

Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for by the customer, whether it was a paid installation or selfinstalled.

Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4 in. (10.2 cm) metal or flexible metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It must be completely extended to allow adequate exhaust air to flow. Check vent after installation. Refer to your Installation Instructions for proper length requirements of vent.

Use a 4 in. (10.2 cm) exhaust hood.

Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.

Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent.

Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least every 2 years, or when installing your washer/dryer in a new location. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your washer/dryer for final product check.

WASHER USE

For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE selector to the highest load size setting.

LARGE CAPACITY WASHERS

Heavy Work Clothes

2 pair of pants 3 pair of jeans 1 coverall 3 shirts

Mixed Load

2 double sheets 4 pillowcases 6 T-shirts 6 pair of shorts 2 shirts 2 blouses 6 handkerchiefs

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8 bath towels 8 hand towels 10 washcloths 1 bath mat

Delicates

2 camisoles 4 slips 6 undergarments 2 sets of sleepwear 1 child’s outfit

Permanent Press

1 double sheet 1 tablecloth 1 dress 1 blouse 2 pair of pants 3 shirts 2 pillowcases

Knits

2 pair of pants 2 blouses 4 shirts 4 tops 2 dresses

Starting Your Washer

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Never place items in the washer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.

No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on

it (including cooking oils). Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Measure detergent and pour it into the washer. If desired, add powdered or liquid color safe bleach. Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer.

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Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and small items. Items should move easily through the wash water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning.

(OPTIONAL) Add Liquid Chlorine Bleach. Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not guess. Never

use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling.

Let the washer fill and begin agitating the load. Add bleach to the wash cycle so it can be removed in the rinse cycle. Pour bleach around the agitator, not directly onto the load.

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Follow directions on the care labels. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, or some flameretardant fabrics.

NOTE:

Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not show up until several washings later.

(OPTIONAL) Add Liquid Fabric Softener.

NOTE:

Your washer/dryer does not come with a fabric softener dispenser installed.

To find out whether your model allows fabric softener dispenser usage and for ordering information, refer to the front page of this manual or call the dealer from whom you purchased your washer/dryer. Ask for Part Number 3350834.

NOTE:

Do not spill or drip any fabric softener onto the clothes. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. Always dilute fabric softener with warm water. Too much fabric softener can make some items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If this happens, do not use it in every load, or use less of it in each load.

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Close the washer lid. Washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open.

Turn the WATER LEVEL selector to the correct setting for your wash load and the type of fabric being washed. You may change the load size or water level selection after the washer has started filling by turning the selector to a different setting.

Set the TEMPERATURE selector to the correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label instructions.

NOTE:

detergents do not dissolve well. Soils can be difficult to remove. Some fabrics can retain wear wrinkles and have increased pilling (the formation of small lint-like balls on the surface of garments).

Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clockwise to the wash cycle you want. Reduce the wash time when using a small load size setting. Pull out the Cycle Control knob to start the washer.

To stop or restart your washer:

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With Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some

Use only liquid fabric softener in this dispenser. Pour measured liquid fabric softener into the dispenser. Softener is added automatically during the rinse portion of the cycle. Dilute liquid fabric softener by filling the dispenser with warm water until liquid reaches the crossbar in the dispenser opening.

Without Liquid Fabric Softener Dispenser (on some

In the final rinse ONLY, add fabric softener that has been diluted with

In wash water temperatures colder than 70ºF (21ºC),

To stop the washer at any time, push in the Cycle Control knob.

To restart the washer, close the lid (if open) and pull out the Cycle Control knob.

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to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water.

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