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Two Speed
Automatic Washer
A Note to You................................2
Washer Safety...............................3
Parts and Features.......................4
Using Your Washer.......................5
Starting your washer ..................5
Loading.......................................6
Selecting a cycle
and time......................................7
Adding liquid chlorine bleach .....8
Adding liquid fabric softener.......8
Rinse/drain and spin ..................8
Self-cleaning lint filt
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A NOTE TO YOU ® Thank you for buying a CROSLEY appliance. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free 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. Please record your modelÕs information. Model
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WASHER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is 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 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 will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t wDANGER follow instructio
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PARTS AND FEATURES Cycle control knob (includes temperature selections) Water level (pp. 5-8) selector (p. 5) Model and serial number label (under lid) Basket Agitator Tub Self-cleaning lint filter (bottom of washer basket) (p. 9) 4 6 Cycle 2 Speed Motor RINSE SPIN RINSE SPIN SPIN SPIN RINSE • NORMAL OFF 10 PERMANENT 6 PRESS WARM EXTRA COLD SMALL LARGE COLD HOT PAUSE COLD COLD REGULAR 10 HEAVY 14 SUPER WASH 18 OFF Extra Large Capacity Heavy Duty OFF 6 WASH RINSE Water Level Temperature
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USING YOUR WASHER STARTING YOUR WASHER wWARNING wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Fire Hazard Never place items in the washer that are Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. dampened with gasoline or other Do not remove ground prong. flammable fluids. Do not use an adapter. No washer can completely remove oil. Do not use an extension cord. Do not dry anything that has ever had any Failure to follow these instructions can type of oil on it (including cooking oils). result in death, fire, or electr
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USING YOUR WASHER STARTING YOUR WASHER (CONT.) 8. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured 6. Push in the Cycle Control knob and turn it clock- liquid chlorine bleach after the washer starts wise to the desired agitating. See “Adding Liquid Chlorine Bleach” wash cycle. See later in this section. “Selecting a cycle and time” later in this 9. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, add measured section. liquid fabric softener to the rinse water. See “Adding Liquid Fabric Softener” later in this section.
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USING YOUR WASHER SELECTING A CYCLE AND TIME The washer pauses briefly throughout each cycle. This section describes the available wash cycles • and will help you make the best cycle selections These pauses are normal. Refer to “Understanding normal washer sounds” to learn more about the for your wash loads. Each cycle is designed for different types of fabric and soil levels. sounds you may hear during a wash cycle. Refer to “Understanding what happens in each • cycle” later in this section to
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USING YOUR WASHER ADDING LIQUID CHLORINE BLEACH Always measure liquid chlorine bleach. Do not Follow directions on care labels. Do not use • guess. Never use more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex, acetates, load. Follow manufacturer’s directions for safe use. or some flame-retardant fabrics. Use a cup with a pouring spout to avoid spilling. When soaking with chlorine bleach, add detergent • 1. Let the washer fill and begin agitating to soak water. the load
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USING YOUR WASHER SELF CLEANING LINT FILTER - Your washer has a self-cleaning lint filter at the bot- tom of the basket. Wash and rinse water flow over the filter during agitation, separating the lint from Basket the water. The lint spins out of the system during interior the spin part of the cycle. If your washer drains into a tub, remove any lint collected in the tub or strainer. Self-cleaning lint filter UNDERSTANDING NORMAL WASHER SOUNDS Your new washer may make sounds your old one During dr
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USING YOUR WASHER UNDERSTANDING WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH CYCLE When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and After agitation starts, the Cycle Control knob turns pulled out, the washer fills (to the selected water clockwise until it points to an Off area and the level) before agitation and timing start. The washer cycle ends. begins agitating immediately after filling; agitation NOTE: The washer pauses briefly throughout occurs with the washer lid up or down. each cycle. These pauses are norm
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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER CLEANING YOUR WASHER Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the interior Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach. of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your washer and run it through a Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new. complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this process if necessary. NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits u
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TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS Problem... Cause... Solution ... Washer leaks Fill hoses not tight. Tighten hoses. See Installation • • Instructions. NOTE: After Fill hose washers not properly seated. Reseat (reposition) washers. See checking these, • • Installation Instructions. check household plumbing. Drain hose clamp not properly installed Clamp drain hose. • • or is off. Drain is clogged. Unclog drain. Sink and standpipe • • must be able to handle 17 gallons (65 L) of water per
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TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS (CONT.) Problem... Cause... Solution... Won’t fill/rinse/agitate Power cord not plugged in. Plug in power cord. • • or wrong tempera- Timer (Cycle Control knob) dial Turn timer knob to the right slightly • • ture is not lined up. and pull to start. Water inlet valve screens are plugged. Clean screens. • • Water is turned off. Turn on water. • • Hot and cold hoses are reversed. Reverse hoses. • • Inlet hose is kinked. Straighten hose. • • Washer stops Power
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TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON WASHING PROBLEMS (CONT.) Problem... Cause... Solution... Tearing Overloading. Improper use of washer. Loads should move freely during • • wash. Wash smaller loads. Improper use of chlorine bleach. Do not pour chlorine bleach directly • • on load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Sharp items not removed from pockets; Clean out pockets before washing. • • fasteners not fastened. Zip zippers before washing. Items damaged before washing. Mend rips a
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Consumer Assistance Center toll free Accessory and repair parts sales • at 1-800-253-1301. Consultants Specialized customer assistance (Spanish • are available to assist you. speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.) When calling: Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and • Please know the purchase date, and repair parts distributors the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to You
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¨ CROSLEY AUTOMATIC WASHER WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE service company. Factory Specified Parts for any part of gearcase assembly if defective in LIMITED FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY materials or workmanship. FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Factory Specified Parts for any top and lid rust. LIMIT
