LG F1069FD2 Owner's Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to
prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed
grounding procedures.
Installation instructions are packed in the washer for
installer's reference. If the washer is moved to a new
location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service
person. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric shock or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock or death.
• For personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock or death.
• The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
(grounding) plug which fits a standard 3-prong (grounding)
wall outlet to minimize the possibillty of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
• This washer must be plugged into a 220-240 V~, 50 Hz
grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• Do not install on carpet. Install the washer on a solid floor.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious leak damage.
• The openings must not be obstructed by a carpet.
• Do not remove the ground prong. Do not use an adapter or
extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• The washer should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the
rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Never unplug your washer by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the
outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire, electric shock, or death.
• Have a Qualified person repair or replace all power cords
that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not
use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either end.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock,or death.
• When installing or moving the washer, be careful not to
pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or
death.
• The washer must be installed and electrically grounded by
a qualified service person in accordance with local codes, to
prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation.
• The washer is heavy. Two or more people are needed to
install and move the appliance.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury
• Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor
weather conditions.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious leak damage.
• Do not install the washer in humid spaces to reduce the risk
of electric shock.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all industry
recommended safety procedures including the use of long
sleeved gloves and safety glasses. Failure to follow all of
the safety warnings in this manual could result in property
damage, injury to persons or death.
• Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free
of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals,
etc. Failure to do so can result in fire.
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