Washer/Dryer Washer/Dryer Owner’s Manual Model: XUD27 Contents Safety Information ....3 Getting Started Washer ......6 Dryer .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE To reduce the risk of death, fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: DO NOT wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
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WHEN NOT IN USE Turn off water faucets to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the condition of the fill hoses; Crosley recommends changing the hoses every 5 years. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 49-3000061 Rev 0...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ADDITIONAL GAS DRYER WARNINGS - Fire or Explosion Hazard Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage. - DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Getting started - Washer To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION before operating this appliance. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Fabric Softener...
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Getting started - Washer Washer Cycles The washer cycle controls the type of washing process. The cycle selector knob can be turned in either direction. Turning the knob after starting a cycle will stop the washer and change the cycle to the new selection. Press Start to begin the new cycle selection.
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Getting started - Washer Deep Rinse Set this option when adding fabric softener to the washer. Status lights The Status lights show the stage the washer is in. When the selector knob is set to a new cycle, the Status lights will flash momentarily, showing the stages the cycle will go through.
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Getting started - Washer Consumer Help Indicator Your washer is equipped with Consumer Help Indicator (CHI). CHI is our way to communicate a simple remedy for some situations that you can perform without the need to call for service. The chart below describes the helpful lights you may notice flashing on the display.
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Getting started - Washer The Fabric Softener Dispenser The fabric softener dispenser automatically releases Add water to dispenser until it reaches the maximum liquid fabric softener at the proper time during the cycle. fill line. Do not stop the washer during the first spin. This will cause the dispenser to empty too soon.
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Proper Use of Detergent Using too little or too much detergent is a common cause Crosley recommends the use of High Efficiency detergents of laundry problems. such as in your energy efficient washer. HE Use less detergent if you have soft water, a smaller load or detergents are formulated to work with low water wash a lightly soiled load.
Care And Cleaning - Washer Exterior of the Washer Immediately wipe off any spills with a damp cloth. Interior of the Washer Leave the lid open after washing to allow moisture to evaporate. If you want to clean the basket, use a clean soft cloth dampened with liquid detergent;...
Getting started - Dryer To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION before operating this appliance. - Fire Hazard • Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as • Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried gasoline, away from dryer.
Venting - Dryer Venting the Dryer For the best drying performance, the dryer needs to be properly vented. The dryer will use more energy and run longer if it is not vented to the specifications below. Carefully follow the details on Exhausting in the Installation Instructions. Correct Incorrect Venting...
Troubleshooting Tips - Washer Water Possible Causes What to do Too many suds Too much detergent or Measure your detergent carefully. Use less soap if you have soft water soft water, a smaller load or a lightly soiled load. Water leaks Using too much Use less detergent.
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Troubleshooting Tips - Washer Operation Possible Causes What to do Washer won’t Washer is unplugged Make sure cord is plugged securely into a working outlet. operate Water supply is turned Turn both hot and cold faucets fully on. Controls are not set Check controls.
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Troubleshooting Tips - Washer Performance Possible Causes What to do Clothes too wet Incorrect spin cycle Make sure the spin cycle selected matches the load you are selected washing. Some fabrics will feel wetter when rinsed with cold water. Wash load out of Redistribute load in washer and run through Drain &...
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Troubleshooting Tips - Washer Performance Possible Causes What to do Wrinkling Improper sorting Avoid mixing heavy items (like work clothes) with light items (like blouses). Try a fabric softener. Overloading or incorrect Load your washer so clothes have enough room to move freely water level with water covering all of the clothes.
Troubleshooting Tips - Dryer Problem Possible Causes What to do Dryer doesn’t start Dryer is unplugged Make sure the dryer plug is pushed completely into the outlet. Fuse is blown/circuit Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace fuse breaker is tripped or reset breaker.
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Troubleshooting Tips - Dryer Dryer Problem Possible Causes What to do Clothes take too Improper sorting Separate heavy items from lightweight items (generally, a long to dry well-sorted washer load is a well-sorted dryer load). Large loads of heavy Large, heavy fabrics contain more moisture and take longer fabrics (like beach to dry.
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