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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
.rNAWARNING–TO reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons when using your
appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
. Use this appliance only for iti
intended purpose
as described in
this Use and Care Book.
● This washer must be properly
installed and located in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If
you did not receive an Installation
Instructionssheet withyour washer,
you can obtain one by contacting
the service location nearest you.
—Properiy ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
—Install or store where it will not
be exposed to temperatures below
freezing or exposed to the weather.
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-Connect to a properly rated,
L-
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
-Connect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described in
the Installation Instructions.
● Turn off water faucets when the
washer is not in use to relieve
pressure on hoses and valves, and
to minimize leakage if a hose or
valve should break or rupture.
● When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to
the cord orjunction of cord and
plug. Make sure that the cord is
locatedso that it wili not be stepped
on, tripped over or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress.
● Do not repair or replace any
partof theapplianceor attetipt
during &ii pIXM!W.~-- .
~‘“Anyseficing unless specifically ‘” . . ‘ . . . . . ..
To minimize the possibility of
injury:
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Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may
cause death.
● Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive
substances (such as wax, paint,
gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which
may ignite or explode.
Do not add these substances to
the wash water, and do not use
these substances around your
washer and/or dryer during
operation.
A WARNING–HYDROGEN
GAS is produced by the chemical
action within your water heater
and the gas can accumulate in the
water heater and/or water pipes
if hot water has not been used for
a period of two weeks or longer.
HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE
EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES. So to
prevent the possibility of damage
or injury, if you have not used hot
water for two weeks m=more, or
move into a residence in which
the hot water system may not
have been used for some time,
turn on all hot
water faucets and
allow them to run for several
minutes before using any
electrical appliance which is
connected to the hot water
system. This will allow any
hydrogen gas to escape. Since the
gas is flammable, do not smoke or
use an
open flame or appliance
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● Never reach into washer while
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Care Book or in published user-
it is moving. Before loading,
repair instructions that you
unloading or adding clothes,
understand and have the skills
push in the CycIeSelector knob
to carrv out.
to “STOP” position, then wait
● Close supervision is necessary if
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this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children to ~
play inside, on or with this
appiiance or any discarded
appiiance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing materials properly.
Before discarding a washer, or
removing from service, remove
the washer lid.
. Keep all laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach of
children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings on
container !abels to avoid personal
injury.
. Keep the area around and
underneath
your appliances free
from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as lint,
paper, mg,s, chemicals, etc.
● Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
the possibility of slipping.
● To minimize the possibility of
electric
shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
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NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector
knob to an OFF position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
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Do not tamper with controls.
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● Do not operate this appliance if
it is damaged, malfunctioning,
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partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.
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● Never climb on or stand on the
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your washer. Skin ~tation could
result from the remaining particki ‘
that may be picked up by clothing
during
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until the machine has completely
stopped before opening the lid.-
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