Whirlpool LA5525XT Washer User Manual


 
Important Safety Instructions
l Read all Instructions before uolng
These !3ubstances give ofl vapors
the washer.
that can create a FlRE HAZARD or
l NEVER wash items cleaned, wash-
EXPLOSION.
ccl. soaked in or spotted with wax, l If hot water has not been used .C’
paint. gasoline, or flammable fluids
recently (usually 2 weeks or bnger),
in the washer. The fumes can create
hydrogen gases may build up in the
a FlRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
water heater and the hot water
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry
pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EX-
fabrics containing these materials.
PLOSIVE To prevent injury or
l NEVER albw children to operate,
damage, before using your washer,
play with, or crawl inside the washer.
turn on all hot water faucets and al-
Close supervision of children is
bw water to run for several minutes.
necessary when the washer is used
This will allow gases to escape. DO
near children.
NOT smoke or use any open flame
l When discarding an old washer,
near the faucet while it is open.
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
l You are responsible for maklng
accidental entrapment.
sure that your washer:
l 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. II the lid is
a fbor that can support the weight.’
opened while the basket is spin-
-k conneded to the correct 3-prong
ning, the basket will automatically
outlet, electric supply, water supply
stop in a few seconds.
and drain.’
l DO NOT tamper with controls.
-k properly grounded.’
D NEVER use or store flammable fluids
-is properly maintained.’
(drycleaning solvents, kerosene) in
-k protected from the weather and
or near your washer. DO NOT add
kept where the temperature will nol
flammable fluids to the wash water.
fall below freezing.
‘See the Installation Instructions.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTfONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
l ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
alck and other materials in a ad, dry
l ALWAYS unplug the power supply
place where children can? reach
cord before attempting to service the
washer.
them-inakckedcabinetifpossibIe.
l ALWAYS read and follow instructions
l DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
on packages of detergents and
materials. Small particles can stick to
laundry aids-especially warnings and
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
precautbns.
l HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed
If chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
l You are responsible for making sure
that your washer:
- k used only for jcbs normally exped-
ed ol home automatic washers.
- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it prcpe*.
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