Whirlpool 4LA6300XX Washer User Manual


 
Important Safety Instructions
. Read all instructions before using
the washer.
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NEVER wash items cleaned, wash-
ed, soaked in or spotted with wax,
paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in
the washer. The fumes can create a
FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry
fabrics containing these materials.
. NEVER allow children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside the washer.
Close supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used
near children.
These substances give off vapors
that can create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION.
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If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in the
water heater and the hot water
pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EX-
PLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and al-
low water to run for several minutes.
This will allow gases to escape. DO
NOT smoke or use any open flame
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When discarding an old washer,
near the faucet while it is open.
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
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You are responsible for making
accidental entrapment.
sure that your washer:
. DO NOT reach into the washer
-is installed, repaired, and has parts
basket while it is filling with water,
replaced by a qualified person.
while agitator is moving or while
-is properly installed and leveled on
basket is spinning. If the lid is
a floor that can support the weight.*
opened while the basket is spinning,
-is connected to the correct 3-prong
the basket will automatically stop in a
outlet, electric supply, water supply
few seconds.
and drain.*
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
-is properly grounded.*
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NEVER use or store flammable fluids
-is properly maintained.’
(dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) in
-is protected from the weather and
or near your washer. DO NOT add
kept where the temperature will not
flammable fluids to the wash water.
fall below freezing.
‘See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a cool, dry
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
place where children can’t reach washer.
them-in a locked cabinet if possible.
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DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
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ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergents and
laundry aids-especially warnings and
precautions.
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HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed
if chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
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You are responsible for making sure
that your washer:
- is used only for jobs normally expect-
ed of home automatic washers.
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is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
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