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LAUNDRY TIPS

STAIN

TO REMOVE

Deodorants

Light stain: Treat with liquid detergent or your regular laundry detergent.

and anti-

Wash in hottest water safe for fabric.

perspirants

Heavy stain: Place face down on towel and treat with a paste of ammo-

 

nia and color safe bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes. Wash in hottest water

 

safe for fabric.

 

 

 

 

wWARNING

 

 

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).

 

 

Doing so can result in death or fire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fat, grease,

Items soiled with vegetable or cooking oil should not be washed or dried.

or oil

For other types of greasy stains, use one of the methods below:

 

• Use pretreatment stain remover. Follow label directions. Wash in hottest

 

water safe for fabric.

 

• Use talcum powder to absorb as much grease as possible. Sponge with

 

a nonflammable fabric cleaner. Rinse. Wash.

 

• Treat with liquid detergent or rub a detergent paste on the stain. Wash

 

using hottest water safe for fabric.

 

 

 

Fruit stains

Fresh stains: Soak immediately in cool water. Wash. If stain remains,

 

cover area with a paste made of color safe bleach, a few drops of hot

 

water, and a few drops of ammonia. Wait 15-30 minutes. Wash.

 

Old stains: Sponge with white vinegar. Rinse. Repeat procedure for

 

fresh stains.

 

 

 

Grass or

Soak in warm or cold water with an enzyme presoak for at least 30 minutes,

green

or sponge with denatured alcohol. Wash in water temperature and bleach

vegetables

safe for the fabric. For colored fabrics, check colorfastness before applying

 

alcohol. For acetate, sponge with a nonflammable fabric cleaner. If stain

 

remains, bleach with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rinse. Rewash.

 

 

 

Ink or

Spray stain with an aerosol hair spray or rubbing alcohol. Sponge stain

ballpoint

continuously until all bleeding stops. Let dry. Repeat if necessary. Wash.

pen ink

If stain remains, bleach, if safe for fabric. (India and other indelible inks

 

are almost impossible to remove completely.)

 

 

 

Iron or rust

Colored or noncolorfast items: Apply lemon juice and salt. Place in the

 

sun to dry. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.

 

White or colorfast items: Try a rust remover. Test first on inside seam or

 

hem. Some rust removers are not washer safe. Follow package directions.

 

 

 

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Contents UseAndCare Table of Contents Thank you for buying this appliance Understanding Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very importantUnderstanding Safety Parts and Features Additional features your washer/dryer hasChecking Your Vent VentingOn next Checking Your Vent Operating Your Washer Starting your washerClose the washer lid Select a water level Stopping/restarting your washer Operating Your WasherSelecting a cycle and time Normal cyclePermanent Press cycle Delicates cycleUsing Rinse and Spin Using Drain and SpinExtra Wash cycle Self-cleaning lint filter What happens in each cycleWash RinseAdding liquid chlorine bleach Adding liquid fabric softenerOperating Your Dryer Starting your dryerSelecting a cycle and setting Stopping/restarting your dryerTo stop the dryer, either To restart the dryerDamp Dry Feature Cycle DescriptionsDrying chart Automatic Cycles Timed DRY Type of LoadCottons and Linens Permanent Press SYNTHETICS, and BlendsEnd of cycle signal No Heat/Fluff cycleType of Load No HEAT/FLUFF Cycle Delicate FabricsLaundry Tips Sorting clothesChoosing load sizes Washing and drying tips Using dryer fabric softeners Water guidelines Washer loading suggestions Large Capacity WashersSelecting water temperatures Checking hot water temperatureWater hardness Removing stains Stain removal rulesStain removal guide Stain To RemoveFire Hazard Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on itIncluding cooking oils Doing so can result in death or fireKetchup or TomatoProducts LipstickWashing special-care items Care InstructionsDrying special-care items Items Drying InstructionsWashable Napped itemsQuilted, down Filled itemsEvery load cleaning dryer As needed cleaning washerCaring for Your Washer/Dryer As needed cleaning dryer Clogged lint screenUse the following method Plug in washer/dryer or reconnect power Removing accumulated lint from inside the dryer cabinetWinter storage or moving care Non-use or vacation careSaving energy WasherTroubleshooting Common laundry problems washerProblem Cause Common laundry problems dryer Slow dryingOr clothes Still wetCommon washer/dryer problems Washer/dryer will not startNo water washer No heat dryerNoises dryer Odor dryerRequesting Assistance or Service If you need service* …If you need replacement parts … When asking for help or servicePage Page Length of Warranty Crosley will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyLimited FIVE-YEAR Limited TEN-YEAR
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