Whirlpool LA3400XT Washer User Manual


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