Safety Instructions - Samsung SW80ASP Owner's Instructions Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance,
take care to adhere to the following precautions.
Where an unearthed power cord is not fitted,
be sure that the washer is grounded.
To avoid electrical shock use metal piping for the ground
connection.
Take care not to ground the washer to
gas pipes or telephone cables due to the
danger of explosion from lightning strikes.
During spinning, don't put your
hand in the spin basket.
Because the spin basket is rotating at the
high speed, rotating parts may injure your
hand.
Openings must not be obstructed by carpeting
when the washing machine is installed on a
carpeted floor.
Turn off water taps when the washer is not in
use to avoid water pressure damage to the
pump.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
unplug this appliance from the power supply or
disconnect the washer at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
Place clothes evenly into the washer as
unevenly distributed laundry may cause
excessive out-of-balance noise and vibration.
Maximum hot water supply temperature
60 degrees.
Before washing, check all pockets.
If nails or pins remain in pockets, they may damage the
washer or clothes.
Don't press the control panel with a sharp
object.
Panel damaged or malfunction may occur.
If the control panel for this washer is damaged,
it must be replaced by a repair shop appointed by the
manufacturer, as special purpose tools are required.
Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
The instructions for use shall specify the
maximum mass or dry cloth in kg, for which the
appliance is designed.
If the appliance is supplied from a cord
extension set or electrical portable outlet
device the cord extension set or electrical
portable outlet device should be positioned so
it is not subject to splashing or ingress of
moisture.
This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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