Whirlpool GLA5580XS Washer User Manual


 
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before
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If hot water has not been used
using the washer.
recently (usually 2 weeks or
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NEVER wash items cleaned,
longer), hydrogen gases may
washed, soaked in or spotted with
build up in the water heater and
wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable
the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
fluids in the washer. The fumes can
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent in-
create a FIRE HAZARD or
jury or damage, before using your
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand laun-
washer, turn on all hot water
der and air dry fabrics containing
faucets and allow water to run for
these materials.
several minutes. This will allow
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NEVER allow children to operate,
gases to escape. DO NOT smoke
play with, or crawl inside the
or use any open flame near the
washer. Close supervision of chil-
faucet while it is open.
dren is necessary when the
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You are responsible for making
washer is used near children.
sure that your washer:
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When discarding an old washer,
-is installed, repaired, and has
ALWAYS
remove the lid to prevent
parts replaced by a qualified
accidental entrapment.
person.
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NEVER put your hands into the
- is properly installed and leveled
washer until all motion stops. If the
on a floor that can support the
lid is opened while the basket is
weight.*
spinning, the basket will automati-
- is connected to the correct 3-
tally stop in a few seconds.
prong outlet, electric supply,
. DO NOT tamper with controls.
water supply and drain.*
. NEVER use or store flammable
-is properly grounded.*
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents, ker-
-is properly maintained.’
osene) in or near your washer. DO
- is protected from the weather
NOT add flammable fluids to the
and kept where the temperature
wash water. These substances
will not fall below freezing.
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ive off vapors that can create a
*See the Installation Instructions.
IRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
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store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a cool,
dry place where children can’t
reach them - in a locked cabinet
if possible.
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read and follow instruc-
tions on packages of detergent
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.
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unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service
the washer.
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DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
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
expected of home automatic
washers.
- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.