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Washer Safety
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This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special attention
This symbol alerts you to such dangers
to these symbols and follow any instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation of the
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as personal injury burns fire and
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using
your washer, follow basic precautions including the following:
l Read all instructions before using your
l If your hot water has not been used
washer.
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
l Do not machine wash or machine dry
hydrogen gases may build up in your
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
water heater and your hot water
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or
pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
other flammable fluids. The fumes can
To prevent injury or damage, before using
create a fire hazard or explosion. Always
your washer, turn on all hot water faucets
hand wash and line dry items containing
and allow water to run for several min-
these materials.
utes. This will allow gases to escape. Do
l Flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
not smoke or use any open flame near
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be
your faucet while it is open.
used or stored in or near your washer. Do
Please . . .
not add flammable fluids to your wash
l Have only a qualified person install,
water. These substances give off vapors
repair, or replace parts on washer.
that can create a fire hazard or explosion.
l Maintain washer properly.
l Do not allow children to operate, play
l Protect washer from the weather and
with, or crawl on or inside your washer.
Supervise children closely when your
keep it where the temperature will not fall
washer is used near them.
below freezing.
l Install and level washer on a floor that
l Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid to
can support the weight.+
prevent accidental entrapment.
.Connect washer to the correct
*After starting a cycle, do not reach into
3-prong outlet, electrical supply,
the basket unless the Cycle Control
water supply, and drain.+
Knob is pushed in and all motion stops.
*Ground washer properly.+
l Do not tamper with the controls.
+See the Installation Instructions.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
Understanding your responsibilities
.Store laundry aids and other materials in a
cool, dry place where children cannot reach
them (in a locked cabinet if possible).
l Read and follow instructions on packages
of detergent and laundry aids, especially
warnings and precautions.
l Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or
acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in
the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.
l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with
vegetable or cooking oil. These items may
contain some oil after laundering. Due to
the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or
catch fire by itself.
l Unplug power supply cord before attempt-
ing to service your washer.
*Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.
Small particles can stick to fabrics washed
in following loads and cause skin irritation.
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