Your washer may not have every feature included here. Use the washer only as instructed in this Use and Care Guide and the Operating Instructions included with your washer. Read all instructions before using this appliance. This book contains valuable information about •...
Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode. • Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
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• To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe.
Always read and follow fabric care and laundry product labels. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, read Important Safety Instructions before operating this washer. 1. Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together.
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See Operating Instructions for your specific model controls. 9. Start the washer. Close the washer lid and pull out the cycle selector knob. The washer will not agitate or spin with the lid open. • To stop the washer, push in the cycle selector knob.
Stain Removal Do not combine stain removal products. Follow fabric care label instructions. TREATMENT STAIN Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry Adhesive tape, chewing gum, cleaning fluid. rubber cement Use product containing enzymes to pretreat or soak stains.
•Do not overload washer. •Use correct amount of detergent, water temperature and water level. •Use fabric softener in the washer to lubricate fibers. •When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish on collars and cuffs.
4. Add 1 gallon nontoxic recreational vehicle (RV) antifreeze to empty wash tub. Close lid. 5. Set cycle selector knob at a spin setting. Pull out knob and let washer spin for 1 minute to drain out all water. Not all of the RV antifreeze will be expelled.
Avoid Service Before calling for service, review this list. It may save both time and expense. The list includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this washer. Checklist OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE NOISE A certain amount of "clunking" or gear "Clunking"...
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Water pressure must be at least 30 psi (260 kPa). Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling. Straighten hoses. Do not overload washer. Dry load level should not be higher than top of agitator vanes. Measure hot water temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer. Water temperature should be at least 120°F (50°C).
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use the factory specified parts. These parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new Crosley ® appliance.