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WARNING—When usingthis
appliance,alwaysexercisebasic
safetyprecautions, includingthe
following:
~ Use this appliance onlyfor
its
intended purpose
as describedin
thisUseand Care Book.
@
This washer must be propedy
insfdkd and ilcmtwi in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
If
youdid not receivean Installation
Instructionssheetwith your
washer,you can obtain oneby
contactingthe servicelocation
nearestyou.
- Properlyground to conform
with all governingcodes
and ordinances.
- Installor store whereit willnot
beexposedto temperatures
belowfreezingor exposedto
the weather.
- Connectto a properlyrated,
protectedand sizedpower-
supplycircuitto avoidelectrical
overload.
- Connectto adequateplumbing
and drain facilitiesas described
in the Installation Instructions.
~ Turn off water faucetswhen the
washerisnot in use to relieve
pressureon hosesand valves,and
to minimizeleakageif a hoseor
valveshouldbreak or rupture.
@When disconnectingthis
appliancepullby the plugrather
than the cord to avoid damageto
thecord or junction of cord and
plug.Make sure that the cord is
locatedso that it willnot be
steppedon, tripped overor
otherwisesubjectedto damage
or stress.
~ Westronglyrecommendthat
anyservicingbe performed by
a qualifiedindividual.
* Thewiringdiagram for this
machineisIocatedinsidethe
controlpanel.
m minimizeW?possibility
ofinjury:
@Do not mixchlorinebleachwith
ammoniaor acidssuchas vinegar
and/or rust remover.Mixingcan
producea toxicgaswhichmay
causedeath.
@Do not washor dry articlesthat
havebeencleanedin, washedin,
soakedin, or spottedwith
combustibleor explosive
substances(suchasgasoline,
degreasers,dry-cleaningsolvents,
kerosene,etc.) whichmaygiveoff
vaporsthat couldigniteor
explode.
Do not add thesesubstancesto the
wash water.
Do not usethesesubstances
around your washerand/or dryer
during operation.
$ HYDROGEN GASisproduced
by the chemicalaction withinyour
waterheater and the gascan
accumulatein the water heater
and/or water pipesif hot water has
not been used for a periodof two
weeksor longer.HYDROGEN
GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE
UNDER THESE CIRCUM-
STANCES.So to preventthe
possibilityof damageor injury,if
you havenot used hot water for
two weeksor more, or moveinto
a residencein whichthe hot water
systemmay not havebeenused for
sometime, turn on allhot water
faucetsand allowthem to run for
severalminutesbefore usingany
electricalappliancewhichis con-
nectedto the hot water system.
Thiswillallowany hydrogengas
to escape.Of course, sincethe gas
is flammable, do not smokeor use
an open flame or applianceduring
this process.
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@Neverreach into the washer
whileit is moving.Beforeloading,
unloadingor addingclothes,push
in the CycleSelectorKnob to
“STOP” position,then waituntil
the machinehas completely
stoppedbefore openingthe lid.
@Closesupervisionis necessary
if thisapplianceisusedby or near
children.Do not allowchildrento
playinside,on, or with this appli-
anceor any discardedappliance.
Disposeof discardedappliances
and shippingor packingmaterials
properly.Beforediscardinga
washeror removingfrom service,
removethe washerlid.
@Keepalllaundry aids(suchas
detergents,bleaches,fabricsof-
teners, etc.) out of the reach of
children,preferablyin a locked
cabinet.Observeallwarningson
containerlabelsto avoidpersonal
injury.
@IKeepthe area around and under-
neath your appliancesfree from
the accumulationof combustible
materials,suchas lint, paper, rags,
chemicals,etc.
@Keepthe floor around your
appliancescleanand dry to reduce
the possibilityof slipping.
@To minimizethe possibilityof
electricshock, unplugthis appli-
ance from the power-supplybefore
attemptingany maintenanceor
cleaning(exceptthe removaland
cleaningof the lint filter). NOTE:
Turningthe CycleSelectorKnob to
an OFF positiondoesNOT dis-
connectthe appliancefrom the
power-supply.
