Whirlpool 3406874 Understanding Safety, Your safety and the safety of others is very important

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Understanding Safety

Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

wDANGER

wWARNING

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons when using the washer/dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•Read all instructions before using the washer/dryer.

•Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-clean- ing solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

•Do not add gasoline, dry-clean- ing solvents, or other flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

•Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

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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 hasVenting Checking Your VentOn next Checking Your Vent Starting your washer Operating 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 Drain and Spin Using Rinse 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 tipsUsing dryer fabric softeners Water guidelinesWasher loading suggestions Large Capacity WashersChecking hot water temperature Selecting water temperaturesWater 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 itemsAs needed cleaning washer Every load cleaning dryerCaring for Your Washer/Dryer Clogged lint screen As needed cleaning dryerUse 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 WasherCommon laundry problems washer TroubleshootingProblem 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