Whirlpool LA5558XS Washer User Manual


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