Crosley YFW450 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 14

Care and cleaning
Dispenser Drawer Area
Detergent and fabric softener may build up in the dispenser drawer .
Residue should be removed once or twice a month .
■ Remove the drawer by first pulling it out until it stops . Then reach back into the
left or right rear corner (depending on model) of the drawer cavity and press down
firmly on the lock tab, pulling out the drawer .
■ Remove the inserts from the bleach and fabric softener compartments and the
detergent insert . Rinse the inserts and the drawer with very warm water to remove
traces of accumulated laundry products .
■ To clean the drawer opening, use a small brush to clean the recess . Remove all residue
from the upper and lower parts of the recess .
■ Return inserts to the proper compartments . Replace the dispenser drawer .
■ To reduce buildup in the Dispenser Drawer area:
Use only HE
High-Efficiency
detergent.
Door Gasket
Open the washer door . Using both hands, press down the door gasket . While holding
down the door gasket, inspect the interior of the gasket by pulling it down with your
fingers . Remove any foreign objects if found trapped inside this gasket . Make sure
there is nothing blocking the holes behind the gasket .
When you are finished cleaning the door gasket, remove your hands and the gaskets
will return to the operating position .
Long Vacations
Be sure water supply is shut off at faucets . Drain all water from hoses and water filter pump area if weather will be
below freezing .
Moving and Storage
Ask the service technician to remove water from drain pump and hoses . Do not store the washer where it will be
exposed to the weather . When moving the washer, the tub should be kept stationary by using the shipping bolts
removed during installation . See Installation Instructions in this manual . If these parts are not available, they can be
ordered by visiting our Website at GEApplianceparts.com or by calling GE Appliances at 877.959.8688 .
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Tab on back right or left depending
on model
Lock tab is visible only after
drawer has been pulled open
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