Maytag LAT8804 Washer User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I WARN, NG- T0 reduce the risk 0f fire, elactric sh0ck. 0r injury t0 pers0ns using this appli- I
ance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
I. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 4. Before the appliance is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the washing com-
2. To avoid the possibility."of fire or explosion: partment
a. Do not wash items that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted 5. Do not reach into the appliauce if the agitator is
with gasoline, dD,-eleaning solvents, other flam- moving.
mable or explosive substances as they give off 6. Do not install or store this appliance where it x_411
vapors that could ignite or explode, be exposed to the weather.
Any material onwhich you have used a cleaning 7. Do not tamper with controls.
solvent, or whieh is saturated with flammable
8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance
liquids or solids, should not be placed in the or attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-
washer until all traces of these liqnids or solids mended in published user-repair instruetions that
and their fumes have been removed, yon understand and have the skills to carry out.
There are many highly flammable items used in
9. The agitator should not be removed. If the agita-
homes, such as: aeetone, denatured alcohol,
tor is removed, it must be replaced by pushing
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household
down completely and the locking screw tightened
cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, before the washer is operated
waxes and wax removers.
10. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never
b, Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or
plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is
other flammable or explosive substances to the not grounded adequately and in accordance with
wash water. These substances give off vapors local and national codes. See installation instruc-
that could ignite or explode, tions for grounding this appliance.
e. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has nut
been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE, If the hot water system Save These Instructions
has not been used for such a period, before
using a washing machine or combination wash- Appliances with the @ symbol on the data plate have
er-d_er, turn on all hot water faucets and let been listed with Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.
the water flow from each for several minutes. Those with a CSA Monogram on the data plate have
This will release any accumulated hydrogen been certified by the CSA Testing Laboratories as corn
gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or plying with Canadian Standards Association require
use an open flame during this time. ments.
3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appli- Nevertheless, as with any equipment using eleetrieit 2
ante. Close superx4sion of children is necessm y and having moving parts, there are potential hazard
when the appliance is used near children. To use this appliance safel}; the operator should beeom
familiar with the instructions for operation of the appl
ante and ahvays exercise care when using it.
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