Crosley 1P/N13488880 manual Occurrence Possible Cause / Solution

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OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION

 

 

 

• Electrical power cord may not be plugged in or connection may be loose. Make

 

OPERATING

sure plug fits tightly in wall outlet.

 

• House fuse blown, circuit breaker tripped, or a power outage has occurred. Reset

 

Washer does not start.

 

 

circuit breaker or replace fuse. Do not increase fuse capacity. If problem is a circuit

 

 

overload, have it corrected by a qualified electrician. If problem is a power outage,

 

 

call local electric company.

 

 

• Water supply faucets are not turned on. Turn on water supply faucets.

 

 

• Cycle selector is not in correct position. Move indicator clockwise slightly. Pull out

 

 

knob.

 

 

• Motor is overheated. Washer motor will stop if it becomes overheated. It will

 

 

automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes (if washer has

 

 

not been manually turned off).

 

 

• Washer door is not completely closed. Close door completely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washer won't spin.

• Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residue left in drum.

• Heavily soiled items. Wipe drum with a nonabrasive household cleanser, then rinse.

 

 

Shake or brush excess dirt and sand from items before washing.

 

 

 

 

Laundry additives didn't dispense.

• Dispenser drawer open. Drawer should be completely closed for laundry additives

 

 

to dispense.

 

WATER

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water collects in bleach and fabric

• This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the

 

softener compartments.

washer. Water may be removed by removing the dispenser drawer (see Page 12,

 

 

Figures 1 and 2) and draining water into the empty drum or sink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wash load too wet after spin.

• Washer is overloaded. Do not overload washer. See Washing Procedures.

 

 

• Load is too small. Add 1 or 2 similar items to help balance the load.

 

 

• Load is out of balance. Rearrange load to allow proper spinning.

 

 

• Drain hose is kinked. Straighten drain hose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water does not enter washer or it

• Water supply is not adequate in area. Check another faucet in the house. Wait until

 

enters slowly.

water supply and pressure increase.

 

 

• Water supply faucets are not completely open. Fully open hot and cold faucets.

 

 

• Water is being used elsewhere in the house. Water pressure must be at least 30

 

 

psi (260 kPa). Avoid running water elsewhere while washer is filling.

 

 

• Water inlet hoses are kinked. Straighten hoses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warm or hot water is not hot

• Hot water heater is set too low or is a distance from washer. Measure hot water

 

enough.

temperature at nearby faucet with candy or meat thermometer. Water temperature

 

 

should be at least 120°F (49°C). Adjust water heater as necessary.

 

 

• Hot water is being used elsewhere in the house. Avoid using hot water elsewhere

 

 

before or during washer use. There may not be enough hot water available for

 

 

proper cleaning. If problem persists, your hot water system may be unable to

 

 

support more than 1 use at a time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water in washer does not drain or

• Drain hose is kinked or clogged. Clean and straighten the drain hose.

 

drains slowly.

• House drain pipes are clogged. Unclog drain pipes. Contact plumber if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

Water leaks.

• Fill hose connection is loose at faucet or washer. Check and tighten hose

 

 

connections. Install rubber sealing washers provided.

 

 

• Oversudsing. Use less detergent.

 

 

• Dispenser drawer is open. Close dispenser drawer when washer is operating.

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect wash and rinse

• Hot and cold water hoses are connected to wrong supply faucets. Connect hot

 

temperatures.

water hose to hot water faucet and cold water hose to cold water faucet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water is entering washer but tub

• Drain hose standpipe is incorrect height. Standpipe must be a minimum of 23.6"

 

does not fill.

(60 cm) high to prevent siphoning. See INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

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Contents Crosley Contents Important Safety InstructionsProduct Registration For Your Safety Important Safety InstructionsGAS Laundry Centers Washing Procedures Sort laundry into loads that can be washed togetherPrepare items for washing Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser Do not pour fabric softener directly on the wash loadSafe Stain Removal Procedures Remove items when the cycle is completedGeneral Precautions Do not open the dispenser drawer when the washer is runningStainRemoval For successful stain removalCommon Washing Problems Problem Possible Causes Solutions Preventive MeasuresWhen the cycle ends, remove items immediately and hang Drying ProceduresCheck that lint screen is clean and in place Load the dryer Prepare items for dryingCycle Signal Control some models FeaturesCommon Drying Problems Drum Light some modelsCare and Cleaning Cleaning the Dispenser Drawer AreaInside Inside the Dryer OutsideAvoid Service Checklist Follow Winterizing Instructions for cold weather careNoise Operating WaterDryer Crosley Warranty Tumble Action Laundry Center Table of Contents Prevent Fire Protect ChildrenPrevent Injury Pretreat stains and heavy soil Sort laundry into loads that can be washed togetherPrepare items for washing Add laundry load to washerOpening and Closing the Dispenser Drawer Stain Removal Stain Treatment Problem Possible Causes Solutions Preventive MeasuresDrying Procedures Features Care and Cleaning Outside Occurrence Possible Cause / Solution NoiseInside the Dryer Winterizing InstructionsOccurrence Possible Cause / Solution Dryer runs but wont heat Drying cycle takes tooCrosley Warranty
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