Whirlpool LA968OXW Washer User Manual


 
Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury to persons when using your washer, fol-
low basic precautions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before
give off vapors that can create a
using the washer.
FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
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NEVER wash items cleaned,
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If hot water has not been used
washed, soaked in or spotted with
recently (usually 2 weeks or
wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable
longer), hydrogen gases may build
fluids in the washer. The fumes
up in the water heater and the hot
can create a FIRE HAZARD or
water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand EXPLOSIVE. To prevent Injury or
launder and air dry fabrics contain- damage, before using your washer,
ing these materials. turn on all hot water faucets and
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NEVER allow children to operate,
allow water to run for several
play with, or crawl inside the
minutes. This will allow gases to
washer. Close supervislon of
escape. DO NOT smoke or use
children is necessary when the
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 mak-
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
ing sure that your washer:
accidental entrapment.
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is installed, repaired, and has
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NEVER put your hands into the
parts replaced by a qualified
washer until all motion stops. If the
person.
lid is opened while the basket is
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is properly installed and leveled
spinning, the basket will automati-
on a floor that can support the
tally stop in a few seconds.
weight.*
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
is connected to the right kind of
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NEVER use or store flammable
outlet, electric supply, water
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
supply and drain.’
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kerosene) in or near your washer.
is properly grounded.*
DO NOT add flammable fluids to the
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IS
properly maintained.*
wash water. These substances
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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
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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
aids and other materials in a cool, dry
cord before attempting to service
place where children can’t reach them
the washer.
- in a locked cabinet If possible.
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DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
. ALWAYS read and follow InstructIons materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergent and laundry
fabncs washed in following loads and
aids - especially warnings and
cause skin Irritation.
precautions.
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You are responsible for making
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HAZARDOUS FUMES can be sure that your washer:
formed if chlorine bleach is used In
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the same wash as ammonia or acids
IS used only for jobs normally ex-
such as vinegar or rust remover.
petted of home automatic washers.
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IS
not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
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