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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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, personal injury, or loss of life.
WATER HEATER S AFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks
or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive underthese circumstance&
If tile hot water has not been tlsed t0r two wee]¢s or illOi'e, prevent tile p_ssibili b' ot (hlnage
or injtli w by ttlIIliIlg
on all hot _:_teI" timcets and allotting R/era to rtm for several ininutes.
Do this befine
using alW electrical
appliance
which is com_ecmd
to tile hot _v:_mrsvsmm. This simple procedme
will allow mU b/filt-up hydrogen
_s to escape. Since the _s is flammable,
do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.
PROPER INSTALLAtiON
This washer must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is
used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions
sheet you can receive one by visiting www.Hotpoint.com,
or by calling 8OO.GE.CARE$ (800.432.2737).
YOUR L AUNDRY AREA
• Keep tile area tmderneath
and arotmd _om"
appliances
fl'ee of combustible
materials
such
as lint, paper;
rags, chemicals,
etc.
• Install or store where
it will not be eN)osed
to
temperatm'es
below freezing
or exposed
to the
weather:
• Properly
grolmd
washer to confimn
with all
governing
codes and ordinances.
Follow details
in Installation
Instructions.
• Close supelMsion
is necessm)if
this appliance
is
used b'_ or near chikhen.
Do not allow chiMren
to
play
on, with, or inside this or any other
appliance.
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described
in
this Owner's
Manual
WHEN USING THE WASHER
• Never reach into washer while it is moving.
X,_'aitundl tile Ànachine has COlnpletelv stopped
before
opening
tile lid.
Do not mix chlorine
bleach Mth ammonia
or
acids such as vinegar and/or
rust remove_:
Mixing
different
chemicals can produce a
tOXI("
g}ls
which
ill}iv
(arise
death.
Do not wash or d_T reticles that have been
cleaned
in, washed
in, soaked
in, or spotted
with combustible
or explosive
substances
(such as
wax, oil, paint,
gasoline,
degrease_s,
dlT-cleaning
solvents,
kerosene,
etc.) which
may ignite or
explode.
Do not add these
substances
to the
wash water: Do not use or place these substances
arolmd
vom" washer or (hyer dm-ing operation.
WHEN NOTIN USE
• Turn off water Pincers to relieve pressm'e
on hoses
and \_flves and to minimize
leakage
if a break or
ruptm'e
should
occm: Check tile condition
of tile
fill hoses; they should
be _eplaced
evelw 5 vea_.
• Before discarding
a washeI; or removing
it fl'om
• Tile latm(h T process
can reduce
tile flame
retardancy
ot rid)tics. To avoid such a result,
carefldly
follow tile gammnt
nmnttfi_cttH'er's
wash and care instructions.
• To minimize
tile possibili_'
of electric
shock,
unplug
this appliance
fl'om tile power supply or
discmmect
the washer at the household
distribution
panel
by removing
the filse or
switching
off the d_vuit breaker
betme
attempting
any maintenance
or cleaning.
NOTE"
Turnlhg the
CycleSelectorknob to an off position or pressingPAUSE
doesNOT disconnectthe appliancefrom the power supply
• Never attempt
to operate
this appliance
if it is
damaged,
malflmctioning,
partially
disassembled,
or has missing
or broken
parts, including
a
damaged
cord or plug.
• Do not attempt
to repair or replace
any part (ff
this appliance
tmless specifically
recommended
in this Owner's
Manual,
or in published
use>
repair instructions
that you undelstnnd
and have
tile skills to carry out.
service, remove
tile washer lid to prevent
children
• Do not tamper with controls.
fl'om hidin , inside
READ ANDFOLLOW THIS SAFETY I NFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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