Storing The Washer - Crosley CAH-1 Use & Care Manual

Storing the Washer

Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from
hoses and internal components before storage.
Prepare the washer for storage as follows:
• Select the Normal and Quick setting and add one
cup of bleach to the detergent dispenser without
clothes in the tumbler. Run the washer through a
complete cycle.
• Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet
hoses.
• Disconnect the washer from the electrical supply
and leave the washer door open to let air circulate
inside the tumbler.
Reversing the Door
Washer door swing direction can be changed
using the following procedure:
1. Swing door fully open and support it while
removing four hinge screws (which hold hinges to
door assembly).
2. Move the door to a work surface and transfer four
door screws to the opposite side of the door
assembly.
3. Remove one screw holding top hinge to cabinet
and one screw holding top hinge cover to cabinet
(opposite side).
4. Remove hinge and bracket from cabinet by moving
them up and down to a position where they are
released.
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• If the washer has been stored in below-freezing
temperatures, allow time for any water left over in
the washer to thaw out prior to use.
For information on long-term storage or storage of
your washer during extreme cold temperatures,
call Customer Assistance toll-free at
1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada.
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired
or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
5. Install hinge and bracket in swapped locations and
drive screws to attach them securely to the cabinet.
6. Compare top hinge and top bracket to bottom
hinge and bottom bracket for correct hinge
assembly position.
7. Repeat procedures 4 through 6 for bottom hinge to
cabinet and bottom bracket to cabinet.
8. Support door in fully open position on hinge side
and drive four screws to securely attach hinges to
door assembly.
9. Close door and check to see that washer operates
properly.