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Important Safety Instructions
Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury when using your washer, by follow-
ing basic precautions, including the following:
. Read all instructions before using
your washer.
.
DO NOT
wash items cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, paint, wax or other
flammable or explosive substances
in the washer. The fumes can create
a fire or explosion. Always hand-
wash and air-dry fabrics containing
these materials.
.
DO NOT
allow children to play on or
inside the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary
when the washer is used near
them.
. Before the washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid
to prevent accidental entrapment.
.
DO NOT
reach into the washer
basket while it is filling with water,
while agitator is moving or while
basket is spinning. If the lid is
opened while the basket is spin-
ning, the basket will automatically
stop in a few seconds.
.
DO NOT
install or store washer
n
The washer must be electrically
where it will be exposed to the
grounded. See Installation
weather.
Instructions.
.
DO NOT
tamper with controls.
n
Store detergent and laundry
. You are responsible for making sure
products in a cool, dry place out of
that your washer is installed,
children’s reach. A locked cabinet
repaired and has parts replaced by
is recommended.
a qualified person.
n
Read and follow instructions on
.
DO NOT
add gasoline, dry-cleaning
detergent and laundry packages.
solvents or other flammable or
Pay special attention to warnings
explosive substances to the wash
and precautions.
water. The substances give off
n DO NOT
use chlorine bleach in the
vapors that could ignite or explode.
same wash as ammonia, vinegar,
n If hot water has not been used
rust remover or other acids.
recently (usually 2 weeks or
Hazardous fumes can form.
longer), hydrogen gas may build
n DO NOT
machine-wash glass fiber
up in the water heater and the hot
materials. Small particles can stick
water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
to fabrics washed in following
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
loads and cause skin irritation.
damage, before using your washer,
n DO NOT
use or store dry-cleaning
turn on all hot water faucets and
solvents, kerosene or other
allow water to run for several
flammable or explosive
minutes. This will allow gases to
substances in or near your
escape. DO NOT smoke or use any
washer. These substances give off
open flame near the faucet while it
vapors that can create a fire
is open.
hazard or explosion.
.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Energy Saving Tips
1. Use washer during non-peak
energy usage hours. (Contact your
power company for the most
energy-efficient times.)
2. Use hot water only when washing
whites or heavy or greasy soils.
3. Use cold water for washing light
soils.
4. Use cold rinses.
5. Adjust the water level when
washing small loads.
6. Avoid rewashing by:
- pretreating stains or heavy soils;
- properly sorting clothes;
- using enough detergent;
- not overloading;
- using proper cycles and wash
times.
Before You Wash
1. Turn all pockets inside out and
empty.
2. Turn down cuffs. Brush away lint
and dirt.
3. Close zippers, snaps and hooks and
remove pins, buckles and other
hard objects to prevent scratching
laundry basket, agitator or
snagging other items.
4. Remove unwashable trim and
ornaments.
5. Tie strings and sashes to prevent
tangling.
6. Mend tears, loose hems and seams.
7. Treat spots and stains. Pre-soak if
necessary.
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