Crosley W10223589B Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE scscescecescscnecees 1 DRYER SAFETY csccscesescececcscnscscnscececnsesenscees 1 CHECKING YOUR VENT cccceececcececnscecnenees 3 DRYER USE 1 ccsccscessscnscscncnscecescecnsenesensenensesees 3 DRYER CARE ccccccccscnccscescececnscecnsenensesesenseeees 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ccsceccccnscscescecscnscecnecees 6 WARRANTY cceseecscecescccscncncnenscscecescencnenseseesnes 8 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 U S A or write Crosley Corporation 111 Cloverleaf Drive Suite 200 Winston Salem NC 27103 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 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 Dealer name Serial number _ _ _ O Oo Address Phone number Model number Purchase date DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are v2. bottom of the door The rear of the dryer requires a minimum of 5 140 mm 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 Is the 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 Is the lint screen clogged Lint screen should be cleaned before each load Stains on load or drum m Was dryer fabric softener properly used m Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle lint restricting air movement Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain Run the dryer for 5 10 minutes Hold your hand under the your garments outside exhaust hood to check air movement If you do not Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing usually blue feel air movement clean exhaust system of lint or replace jeans This will not transfer to other clothing exhaust with heavy metal or flexible metal vent See the Installation Instructions Loads are wrinkled m Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille Use only one fabric softener sheet and use it only once m Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the
3. 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 4 AWARNING NY 9 Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it including cooking oils Items containing foam rubber or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire How Auto Sense Dry Works During the Auto Sense Dry Cycle the exhaust temperature of the dryer determines 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
4. Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning The total length of flexible metal vent should not AWARN i NG exceed 7 3 4 ft 2 4 m Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent It must be completely extended to allow adequate exhaust air to flow Check vent after installation Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper length requirements of vent 2 Usea 4 102 mm exhaust hood Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent 4 4 102 mm gt 102 mm Do not use a plastic vent Do not use a metal foil vent l l 3 Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire If the dryer is not properly installed and vented it will not be covered under the warranty The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent chimney wall ceiling attic crawlspace or concealed space of a building Proper venting of your dryer is important for satisfactory drying results See the Installation Instructions for more detail Better 4 Use clamps to seal all joints Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the duct and can catch lint Do not use duct tape 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 Ins
5. INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation ofi ncidental or consequential damages so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province If outside the 50 United States and Canada contact your authorized Crosley dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you think you need repair service first see the Troubleshooting section of the Use amp Care Guide If you are unable to resolve the problem after checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling Whirlpool In the U S A call 1 800 253 1301 In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 9 08 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 In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new CROSLEY appliance For information on how to contact the Crosley Corpo
6. cycle m Is the exhaust vent the correct length m Was the dryer overloaded Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely turns Long venting will increase drying times See the Installation Instructions Odors m isthe exhaust vent diameter the correct size Use 4 102 mm diameter vent material AWARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as 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 mu Is the 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 cycle gasoline away from dryer Place dryer at least 18 inches 460 mm above the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can rersult in death explosion or fire m 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 7 CROSLEY CORPORATION LAUNDRY LIMITED WARRANTY 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
7. 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 Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather See installation instructions for grounding requirements Do not tamper with controls SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT The gas installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code CSA B149 1 The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 In the State of Massachusetts the following installation instructions apply m Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor plumber or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts m f using a ball valve it shall be a T handle type m A flexible gas connector when used must not exceed 3 feet State of California Proposition 65 Warnings WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING For your safety the information in thi
8. or other damage to the finish of your major appliance unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to Whirlpool within 30 days from the date of purchase 6 Pick up and delivery This major appliance is intended to be repaired in your home 7 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available 9 The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with Whirlpool s published installation instructions 10 Replacement parts or repair labor on major appliances with original model serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be easily determined DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so this limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province LIMITATION OF REMEDIES EXCLUSION OF
9. remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove 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 2 Push the lint screen firmly back into place 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 Unplug the power supply cord 2 Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base 3 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 Disconnect power 2 3 4 ooe Disconnect wiring Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base Use masking tape to secure dryer door Moving care Gas Dryers Unplug the power supply cord Close shutoff valve in gas supply line Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe Cap the open fuel supply line Ma
10. and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship that existed when this major appliance was purchased Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover 1 Replacement parts or repair labor if this major appliance is used for other than normal single family household use or when it is used in a manner that is inconsistent to published user or operator instructions and or installation instructions 2 Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance to instruct you on how to use your major appliance to replace or repair house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing 3 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters or water filters Consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage 4 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 5 Cosmetic damage including scratches dents chips
11. ery 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 safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean 4A DANGER A WARNING 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 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 W10223589B A WARNING Risk of Fire Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer s instructions and local codes Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials If flexible metal foil type duct is installed it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers Flexible venting materials are known to collapse be easily crushed and trap lint These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire To reduce the risk of severe injury or death follow all installation instructions Save
12. f the dryer Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening Style 2 Your drying rack does not have front legs Do not 4 Start the dryer Reset cycle to complete drying if needed remove the lint screen Slide drying rack over the bottom of the dryer door opening Push down to secure rack on frame Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time 2 Put wet items on top of rack leaving space between items Washable wool items block Timed Low 60 min Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack Close to shape lay flat on rack the door i l l 3 Select a timed drying cycle and temperature or an air cycle Stuffed toys pillows cotton Timed Low 60 min Items containing foam rubber or plastic must be dried on a Or polyester filed gt O o li or by using an air cycle Refer to the following Stuffed toys pillows Air N A Soon foam rubber filled no heat DRYER CARE 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 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 2 Push the lint screen firmly back into place gasoline away from dryer i As Needed Cleaning Place dryer at least 18 inches 460 mm above the floor for a ga
13. ing sound during the first few minutes of opertion 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 Clothes are not drying satisfactorily drying times are too long or load is too hot Is the lint screen 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 m 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 m Is the dryer located in a closet Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
14. 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 you 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 o
15. ke sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base Use masking tape to secure dryer door Unplug dryer or disconnect power 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 Turn bulb counterclockwise Replace the bulb with a 10 watt appliance bulb only Replace the cover and secure with the screw 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 m 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 m Is the correct power supply available Electric dryers require 240 volt power supply Check with a qualified electrician m Was a regular fuse used Use a time delay fuse Is the dryer door firmly closed Was the Start button firmly pressed No heat m Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or 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 thump
16. rage installation Roll lint off the screen with your fingers Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire 2 Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water 3 Wet a nylon 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 Clean lint screen before each load A screen blocked by lint can in dryer increase drying time IMPORTANT m Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose damaged 1 Apply a liquid nonflammable household cleaner to the stained blocked or missing Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed m f lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal check 2 Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth Mec xhal st Coca sce move tie Mit 3 Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum i NOTE Garments that contain unstable dyes such as denim blue Every Load Cleaning jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not Style 1 stain future loads of clothes Dry unstable dye items inside out to 1 The lint screen is located on top of the dryer Pull the lint avoid dye transfer screen toward you Roll line off the screen with your fingers Do not rinse or wash screen to
17. ration please see front page of this document W10223589B 4 09 2009 All rights reserved Registered Trademark of The Crosley Group Inc Printed in U S A
18. s 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 supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA For more information contact your gas supplier If a gas leak is detected follow the What to do if you smell gas instructions CHECKING YOUR VENT Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve NOTE Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times Use the by the customer whether it was a paid installation or self minimum recommended installation clearances found in the installed Installation Instructions See the Installation Instructions for more 1 Use a4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps information
19. these instructions 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 repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to Use and Care Guide or in published user repair _ a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or softener or product explode Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer Close similarly textured rubber like materials supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is Clean lint screen before or after each load used near children Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded surrounding areas free from the accumulation ofl int dust remove the door to the drying compartment and dirt Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving The interior of the dryer and
20. tructions supplied with your dryer for final product check DRYER USE AWARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it even after washing Failure to follow these instructions can result in death explosion or fire This booklet covers several different models Your dryer may not have all the cycles and features described Before using your dryer wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping 1 Clean lint screen before each load See Cleaning the Lint Screen 2 Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door Do not pack the dryer Allow space for clothes to tumble freely 3 Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting to dry most heavy to medium weight fabrics 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
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