Washer Safety - Whirlpool 1CWTW4815EW1 Use And Care Manual

Washer Safety

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.
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Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned
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in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite
or explode.
Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
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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
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produced in a hot water system that has not been used
for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not been used for such a
period before using the washer, 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
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supervision of children is necessary when the washer is
used near children.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,
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remove the door or lid.
Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator
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is moving.
Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed
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to the weather.
Do not tamper with controls.
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Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt
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any servicing unless specifically recommended in this
manual or in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
See "Electrical Requirements" located in the Installation
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Instructions for grounding instructions.
If the washer power supply cord has a SCHUKO-type
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connection (male) plug, it must be connected to a
SCHUKO-type female socket.