Washer Safety - Whirlpool LSV9244DQ0 Use And Care Manual

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