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TWO SPEED
AUTOMATIC WASHERS
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WASHER SAFETY............................................................ 3 PARTS AND FEATURES.................................................. 4 Understanding Washer Cycles ......................................... 5 Loading.............................................................................. 5 Normal Washer Sounds.................................................... 5 Starting Your Washer........................................................ 6 Selecting a Cycle and
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WASHER 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 follo
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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The washer you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed below. 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 † 1. Control panel 6. Liquid chlorine bleach dispenser 2. Model and serial number label 7. Basket † 3. Liquid fabric softner dispenser 8. Tub 4. Agitator † 5. Lid On some models Control panel 4
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Understanding Washer Cycles Loading When the Cycle Control knob is set to a number and pulled out, Loading suggestions the washer fills (to the selected load size/water level) before For these suggested full-sized loads, set the LOAD SIZE or agitation and timing start. The washer begins agitating WATER LEVEL selector to the highest setting. immediately after filling; agitation occurs with the washer lid up or down. SUPER CAPACITY WASHERS After agitation starts, the Cycle Control knob turns
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Drop a sorted load of clothes loosely into your washer. Starting Your Washer Load evenly to maintain washer balance. Mix large and small items. Items should move easily through the wash water. Overloading can cause poor cleaning. To reduce wrinkling of permanent press clothes and some synthetic knits, use a higher water level to provide more space (see step 5). 2. liquid chlorine bleach (OPTIONAL) Pour measured into the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser (on some models). Bleach will
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6. NOTE: Set the TEMPERATURE selector (on some models) to the This manual covers several different models. The washer correct setting for the type of fabric and soils being washed. you purchased may vary from the model shown and will not have Use the warmest water safe for fabric. Follow garment label all of the cycles described. instructions. NOTE: On models with temperature selections in the Cycle Control knob, see “Cycle Time and Temperature Options” in the “Selecting a Cycle and Time” s
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NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric it touches. The Cycle Time and Temperature Options damage appears as rips, holes, tears, or color loss and may not Some models have the water temperature included in the cycle show up until several washings later. selections of the Cycle Control knob. Adding Liquid Fabric Softener Always dilute fabric softener with ½ to 1 cup (125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric softener can stain fabrics. Add diluted fabric softener only in the final
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Water Inlet Hoses TROUBLESHOOTING Replace inlet hoses after five years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found. the cost of a service call... When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker. Washer won’t fill, rinse or agitate Check the following: Vacation, Storage and Moving Care Is th
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Washer won’t drain or spin Washer basket is crooked Is the drain hose clogged, or the end of the drain hose Was the washer basket pulled forward during loading? more than 72 in. (183 cm) above the floor? The wash load should be balanced and not overloaded. Push See the Installation Instructions for proper installation of drain the basket to the center before starting wash. hose. Is the load balanced and the washer level? Is the lid open? The wash load should be balanced and not overload
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Load is tangled or twisted ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads Before calling for assistance or service, please check should move freely during washing. “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If Did you wrap items around the agitator? you still need help, follow the instructions below. Drop items loosely into the washer. Do not wrap items around When calling, please know the purchase date and
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® CROSLEY WASHER WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For five years from the date of purchase, when this washer is operated and ma
