Crosley CAW12444DW1 Use And Care Manual page 15

Troubleshooting
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First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
If you experience Possible Causes
Not cleaning or Adding detergent on top of load.
removing stains (cont.)
Using too much detergent. The suds from too much detergent can keep washer from
operating correctly. Always measure detergent and follow
manufacturer's directions based on load size and soil level.
Not using correct cycle for fabric
type.
Not using dispensers.
Not washing like colors together.
Solution
Add detergent, oxi products, and color-safe bleach to the
bottom of the basket before adding the load items.
Sharp items were in pockets during
wash cycle.
Strings and straps could have tangled.
Items may have been damaged
before washing.
Fabric damage can occur if load is
tightly packed.
Incorrect dispenser Clogged dispenser.
operation
Fabric damage Empty pockets, zip zippers, and snap or hook fasteners before
washing to avoid snags and tears.
Tie all strings and straps before starting wash load.
Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing.
Liquid chlorine bleach may have
been added incorrectly.
Garment care instructions may not
have been followed.
Odors Monthly maintenance not done as
recommended.
Using too much detergent.
Lid locked light is The lid is not closed.
flashing A cycle was stopped or paused
using the Start/Pause button.
Single-dose laundry Adding laundry packet incorrectly.
packet not dissolving
Use a higher soil level cycle option and warmer wash
temperature to improve cleaning.
Use Extra Heavy cycle for tough cleaning. See the "Cycle
Guide" to match your load with the best cycle.
Use dispensers to avoid chlorine bleach and fabric softener
staining.
Load dispensers before starting a cycle. Select Fabric Softener -
On option when using fabric softener.
Do not add products directly onto load.
Wash like colors together and remove promptly after the cycle
is complete to avoid dye transfer.
Use only liquid chlorine bleach in the bleach dispenser.
Load garments in loose heaps evenly around the washplate.
Use cycle designed for the fabrics being washed.
Add only 1 or 2 additional garments after washer has started.
Do not pour liquid chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up
bleach spills.
Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not use more than
recommended by manufacturer.
Do not place load items on top of bleach dispenser when
loading and unloading washer.
Always read and follow garment manufacturer's care label
instructions. See the "Cycle Guide" to match your load with the
best cycle.
See "Cleaning Your Washer" in "Washer Maintenance."
Unload washer as soon as cycle is complete.
Be sure to measure correctly. Always follow the manufacturer's
directions.
See "Cleaning your Washer" section.
Close the lid. The washer will not start or fill with the lid open.
The washer may still be spinning. The lid will not unlock until the
basket has stopped spinning. This may take several minutes if
washing large loads or heavy fabrics.
Be sure laundry packet is added to washer basket before adding
clothes. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to avoid damage
to your garments.
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