Whirlpool BYCW6292W0 warranty Cleaning Your Washer, Inlet Hoses, Cleaning the exterior

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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

CLEANING YOUR WASHER

Cleaning the exterior

Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any spills such as detergent or bleach. Occasionally wipe the outside of your washer to keep it looking new.

Cleaning the interior

Clean your washer interior by mixing 1 cup (250 mL) of chlorine bleach and 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Pour this into your washer and run it through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat this process if necessary.

NOTE: Remove any hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.

WINTER STORAGE, MOVING, VACATION CARE

Install and store your washer where it will not

To use washer again:

freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses,

1.

Flush water pipes and hoses.

freezing can damage your washer. If storing or

2.

Reconnect water inlet hoses.

moving your washer during freezing weather,

3.

Turn on both water faucets.

winterize it.

To winterize washer:

4.

Plug in washer or reconnect power.

1.

Shut off both water faucets.

5.

Run the washer through a complete cycle with

2.

Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.

 

 

1 cup (250 mL) of detergent to clean out anti-

3.

Put 1 quart (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the

 

 

freeze.

Non-use or vacation care:

 

basket.

 

Operate your washer only when you are at home. If

4.

Run washer on a drain and spin setting (see the

you will be on vacation or not using your washer for

 

“Drain and spin feature” section) for about 30

 

an extended period of time, you should:

 

seconds to mix the antifreeze and water.

 

•

Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical

5.

Unplug washer or disconnect power.

 

power to the washer.

 

 

 

 

 

•

Turn off the water supply to the washer. This helps

 

 

 

avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure

surge) while you are away.

INLET HOSES

Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hoses, mark the date of replacement on the label with a permanent marker.

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Contents 3953947 Two SpeedPlease record your modelÕs information Thank you for buying a Crosley applianceYour safety and the safety of others is very important Washer SafetyAgitator Model and serial number label Parts and FeaturesWater level selector Cycle control knobOn next Using Your WasherStarting Your Washer Loading suggestions LoadingDelicates cycle Selecting a Cycle and TimeNormal cycle Permanent Press cycleAdding Liquid Fabric Softener Rinse and Spin featureDrain and Spin feature Adding Liquid Chlorine BleachAfter drain and before spin SELF-CLEANING Lint FilterDuring drain Sequence of cycles Understanding What Happens in Each CycleInlet Hoses Cleaning Your WasherCleaning the exterior Cleaning the interiorCommon Washing Problems TroubleshootingWasher stops Problem Cause Solution Won’t fill/rinse/agitateOr wrong tempera TureTangled/twisted Stains on load Improper use of fabric softenerLoad is wrinkled Load isIf YOU Need Assistance or Service Assistance or ServiceCROSLEY¨
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