Washer Safety; Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool 8MWTW1612 Use And Care Manual

WASHER SAFETY

We have provided many safety messages in this Support Guide and in the appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the alert symbol for safety.
This is the symbol to alert what prevents from damages or even the death to you and others.
All safety messages are followed by the alert symbol and also the word "DANGER" or "WARNING".
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, how to reduce the
chance of injury, and what can happen if the instructions are not correctly followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the washer.
Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry
cleaning solvents, and other flammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in
a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water
system has not been used for such a period, before using
the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let
the 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.
This appliance is not designed to be used by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensorial and/or
mental capabilities, or with lack of experience and
knowledge, except for those who have received instruction
or supervision as referred to the use of the appliance by a
person who is responsible of their safety.
Do not clean your washer with flammable substances or
liquids.
Your safety and others' safety are very important.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Children supervision is required to ensure they do not play
with the appliance.
Do not allow children to play on or inside the washer. It is
necessary a careful care of children every time the washer
is used near from them.
Before placing the washer removed from service or discard
it, take out the door or lid.
Do not put your hands in the washer drum, tub or agitator
if it is working.
Do not store or install this washer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not try to repair or replace any part of the washer or
attempt any servicing, unless it is recommended in this
Use and Care Manual, or in the repair instructions for the
user posted whenever you understand them and have the
skills to carry out.
To get information to grounding instructions, go to the
section of "Electrical Requirements" in this manual.
If the power cord is damaged, this must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or by a qualified person
to avoid danger.
The new hoses supplied must be used with the appliance.
Old hoses must not be re-used to avoid danger.
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