Washer Safety - Whirlpool LSC9355EQ0 Use And Care Manual

Washer Safety
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury t!,
persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
*Read all instructions before using
*Do not allow children to play on
the washer.
or in the washer. Close supervi-
*Do not wash articles that have
sion of children is necessary
been previously cleaned in,
when the washer is used near
washed in, soaked in, or spotted
children.
with gasoline, dry-cleaning
@Before the washer is removed
solvents, other flammable, or
from service or discarded, re-
explosive substances as they
move the door.
give off vapors that could ignite
aDo not reach into the washer if
or explode.
the tub or agitator is moving.
ADO not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
@Do not install or store the washer
solvents, or other flammable, or
where it will be exposed to the
explosive substances to the wash
weather.
water. These substances give
off vapors that could ignite or
@Do not tamper with controls.
explode.
@Do not repair or replace any part
@Under certain conditions, hydro-
of the washer or attempt any
gen gas may be produced in a hot
servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and
water system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDRO-
Care Guide or in published
GEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the
user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to
hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before
carry out.
using the washing machine, turn
*See Installation Instructions for
on all hot water faucets and let the
grounding requirements.
water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As
the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
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