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Crosley Clothes Dryer Clothes Dryer User Manual

1. DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE DRYER SAFETY DRYER USE DRYER CARE TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY 000008 Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section Additional help is available by calling our Customer eXperience Center at 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the Write down the following information about your appliance to help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label located at the top inside dryer door well U S A or write Crosley Corporation c o Service Dept 675 N Main St Winston Salem NC 27102 2111 Information may also be obtained by visiting our website at www crosley com Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Dealer name Serial number Address Phone number Model number Purchase date DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the
2. Cleaning the Lint Setting to dry most heavy to medium weight fabrics Screen 4 OPTIONAL If your dryer has a Temperature selector set it to the recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried See Dryer Cycle Descriptions Separate sheet for temperature suggestions On some models temperature is included in the cycle selections 5 OPTIONAL Your dryer may have a WRINKLE PREVENT setting When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops wrinkles can form This feature periodically tumbles rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help avoid wrinkling 6 OPTIONAL Your dryer may have an End of Cycle Signal as part of the Push To Start button This signal is helpful when drying items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops Turn the PUSH TO START button to ON or OFF The signal will sound only if the selector is set to On 7 If desired add fabric softener sheet Follow package instructions 8 Press PUSH TO START Stopping and Restarting You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle To stop your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF NOTE The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use To restart your dryer Close the door Select a new cycle and temperature if desired Press PUSH TO START How Auto Sense Dry Works During the Auto Sense Dry Cycle the exhaust temperature of the dryer determine
3. circuit breakers The drum may be turning but you may not have heat Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician For gas dryers is the valve open on the supply line Unusual sounds Has the dryer had a period of non use If the dryer hasn t been used for a while there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation Is a coin button or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of the dryer Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects Clean out pockets before laundering Is it a gas dryer The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound Are the four legs installed and is the dryer level front to back and side to side The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed See the Installation Instructions Is the clothing knotted or balled up When balled up the load will bounce causing the dryer to vibrate Separate the load items and restart the dryer Timer does not noticeably advance Is the dryer set to Timed or Air Dry The timer moves slowly and continuously for the time setting Is the dryer set to Auto Sense Dry or Auto Sense Dry Plus The timer moves only when the clothing is mostly dry See How Auto Sense Dry Works or How Auto Sense Dry Plus Works depending on your model in Dryer Use Clothes are not drying satisfactorily drying times are too long or load is too hot Is the lint scree
4. of lint dust and dirt The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel Do not 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 Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded remove the door to the drying compartment Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather Do not tamper with controls See installation instructions for grounding requirements SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Clear the room building or area of all occupants e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas su
5. Disconnect wiring Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base Use masking tape to secure dryer door Moving care Gas Dryers 1 Unplug the power supply cord 2 Close shutoff valve in gas supply line 3 Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe 4 Cap the open fuel supply line 5 Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base 6 Use masking tape to secure dryer door 1 Unplug dryer or disconnect power 2 Open the dryer door Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer Remove the screw located in the lower right hand corner of the cover Remove the cover 3 Turn bulb counterclockwise Replace the bulb with a 10 watt appliance bulb only Replace the cover and secure with the screw 4 Plug in dryer or reconnect power TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call Dryer will not run Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Is the correct power supply available Electric dryers require 240 volt power supply Check with a qualified electrician Was a regular fuse used Use a time delay fuse Is the dryer door firmly closed Was the Start button firmly pressed No heat Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or
6. at the top and bottom of the door The rear of the dryer requires a minimum of 5 14 cm airspace See the Installation Instructions m Has an air dry cycle been selected Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried m isthe load too large and heavy to dry quickly Separate the load to tumble freely Cycle time too short m Is the automatic cycle ending early Change the dryness level setting on automatic cycles Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle Lint on load m isthe lint screen clogged Lint screen should be cleaned before each load Stains on load or drum m Was dryer fabric softener properly used Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing usually blue jeans This will not transfer to other clothing Loads are wrinkled m Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle m Was the dryer overloaded Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely Odors m Have you recently been painting staining or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located If so ventilate the area When the odors or fumes are gone from the area rewash and dry the clothing m isthe electric dryer being used for the first time The new electric heating element may have an odor The odor will be gone after the first cy
7. ation Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire Clean lint screen before each load A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time IMPORTANT m Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged blocked or missing Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics m If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal check the exhaust hood and remove the lint Every Load Cleaning Style 1 1 The lint screen is located on top of the dryer Pull the lint screen toward you Roll lint off the screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 2 Push the lint screen firmly back into place Style 2 1 The lint screen is located in the door of the dryer Pull the lint screen straight up Roll lint off the screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 2 Push the lint screen firmly back into place As Needed Cleaning Roll lint off the screen with your fingers Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water 3 Wet anylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup 4 Rinse screen with hot water 5 Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel Replace screen in dryer N 1 Apply aliquid nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until s
8. cle CROSLEY MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP hereafter Whirlpool will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance to instruct you how to use your major appliance to replace or repair house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing 2 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters or water filters Those consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage 3 Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal single family household use Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada Pickup and delivery This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized m
9. n clogged with lint Lint screen should be cleaned before each load AWARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent Do not use a metal foil vent Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint restricting air movement Run the dryer for 5 10 minutes Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement If you do not feel air movement clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent See the Installation Instructions Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille Use only one fabric softener sheet and use it only once Is the exhaust vent the correct length Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns Long venting will increase drying times See the Installation Instructions Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size Use 4 10 2 cm diameter vent material AWARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer Place dryer at least 18 inches 46 cm above the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45 F 7 C Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45 F 7 C m Is the dryer located in a closet Closet doors must have ventilation openings
10. ng Whirlpool In the U S A call 1 800 253 1301 In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 9 05 Replacement parts To locate replacement parts in your area If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you Call the Customer eXperience Center at 1 800 253 1301 or your only use factory specified parts These parts will fit right and work nearest designated service center right because they are made with the same precision used to For information on how to contact the Crosley Corporation please build every new CROSLEY appliance see front page of this document pone P 8578544 9 05 2005 All rights reserved Registered Trademark of The Crosley Group Inc Printed in U S A
11. odifications made to the appliance Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations 10 The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions gt BP MONnon DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE Outside the 50 United States and Canada this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Crosley dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of the Use amp Care Guide After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calli
12. pe screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent 5 Clean exhaust vent periodically depending on use but at least every 2 years or when installing your dryer in a new location When cleaning is complete be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check DRYER USE AWARNING AWARNING Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as No washer can completely remove oil gasoline away toni dryer Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on Do not dry anything that has ever had anything it including cooking oils flammable on it even after washing bie 9 Items containing foam rubber or plastic must be dried Failure to follow these instructions can result in death on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle explosion or fire Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire This booklet covers several different models Your dryer may 2 Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door Do not not have all the cycles and features described pack the dryer Allow space for clothes to tumble freely Before using your dryer wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to 3 Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the remove dust from storing and shipping type of load being dried Use the Energy Preferred Automatic 1 Clean lint screen before each load See
13. pplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve 1 Do not use plastic vent or metal foil vent Use 4 10 2 cm maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times Use the metal or flexible metal vent Do not kink or crush flexible metal minimum recommended installation clearances found in the vent It must be completely extended to allow adequate Installation Instructions See the Installation Instructions for more exhaust air to flow Check vent after installation Refer to the information Installation Instructions for proper length requirements of vent 2 Use a 4 10 2 cm exhaust hood AWARNING oe 3 Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent y Do not use a metal foil vent J Y fa Failure to follow these instructions can result in death T T or fire Good Better If the dryer is not properly installed and vented it will not be 4 covered under the warranty Proper venting of your dryer is important for satisfactory drying results See the Installation Instructions for more detail NOTE Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for by the customer whether it was a paid installation or self installed Use clamps to seal all joints Do not use duct ta
14. s the drying time and dryness levels A thermostat signals the Cycle Control Knob when to move into Cool Down The drying time for an Auto Sense Dry Cycle depends on load type and load size When drying a large or heavy load the Cycle Control Knob may take a long time before it begins to advance into Cool Down The Auto Sense Dry Cycle takes the guesswork out of drying time and enhances fabric care The amount of time that is displayed is the estimated time remaining in the cycle How Auto Sense Dry Plus Works When you are using the Auto Sense Dry Plus Cycle the dryness of the load is determined by two metal strips Sensors located on the inside of the dryer The metal strips help feel the amount of moisture left in the clothes as they pass When there is moisture left in the clothes the Cycle Control Knob will not advance As clothes begin to dry the amount of water left in the clothes decreases and the timer advances through the remainder of the cycle When the selected dryness level is reached the dryer goes into a cool down period of up to 10 minutes Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling The drum turns but the rack does not move If your model does not have a drying rack you may be able to purchase one for your model To find out whether your model allows drying rack usage and for ordering information please refer to the front page of the manual or contact the dealer from whom yo
15. safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean ADANGER AWARNING All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions 8578544 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using the dryer follow basic precautions including the following Read all instructions before using the dryer Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber like materials Clean lint screen before or after each load Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation
16. tain is removed 2 Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth 3 Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum NOTE Garments that contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid dye transfer From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be removed every 2 years or more often depending on dryer usage Cleaning should be done by a qualified person From Inside the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years or more often depending on dryer usage Vacation care Operate your dryer only when you are at home If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time you should 1 Unplug dryer or disconnect power 2 If you have a gas dryer close shutoff valve in gas supply line 3 Clean lint screen See Cleaning the Lint Screen Moving care Electric Dryers For power supply cord connected dryers 1 2 3 Unplug the power supply cord Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base Use masking tape to secure dryer door AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock For direct wired dryers 1 2 3 4 Disconnect power
17. u purchased your dryer NOTE The rack must be removed for normal tumbling Do not use the automatic cycle with the drying rack To use the drying rack 1 Place drying rack in dryer Style 1 Your drying rack has front legs Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening Style 2 Your drying rack does not have front legs Do not remove the lint screen Slide drying rack over the bottom of the dryer door opening Push down to secure rack on frame 2 Put wet items on top of rack leaving space between items Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack Close the door 3 Select a timed drying cycle and temperature or an air cycle Items containing foam rubber or plastic must be dried ona clothesline or by using an air cycle Refer to the following table 4 Start the dryer Reset cycle to complete drying if needed Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time Washable wool items block Timed Low 60 min to shape lay flat on rack Stuffed toys pillows cotton Timed Low 60 min or polyester filled Stuffed toys pillows Air N A 90 min Foam rubber filled no heat DRYER CARE Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air AWARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer Place dryer at least 18 inches 46 cm above the floor for a garage install

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