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Important Safety Instructions - Crosley 134778600 Use & Care Manual

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Important
Safety
Instructions
(Con't)
Avoid
fire
hazard
or
electrical
shock. Do not use an adaptor
plug
or extension
cord
or remove
grounding
prong
from
electrical
power
cord.
Failure
to follow
this
warning
can cause serious
injury,
fire
or death.
Grounding
type
wall
receptacle
Power
supply
cord with
3-prong
grounding
plug
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
Do not use or mix fiquid
chlorine
bleach
with
other
household
chemicals
such
as toilet
deaners,
rust
removers,
acid or products containing
ammonia.
These mixtures
can produce
dangerous
fumes
which
can
cause
serious
injury
or death.
Note: The instructions
appearing
in this
Owner's
Guide are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation that
may occur. Common
sense and caution
must
be practiced
when
installing,
operating and maintaining
any appliance.
Printed in U.S.A.
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. Hydrogen gas is flammable;
do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
o Failure to complywith
these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/
or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
Protect Children
o Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary
when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use
of all appliances.
Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked.
Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets
can become airtight chambers.
o Keep laundry products out of children's
reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all
warnings on product labels.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer door to prevent
accidental entrapment.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
Prevent
Injury
o To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed
and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes.
Installation
instructions
are packed in the washer for installer's
reference.
Refer to
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to
a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
o To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer
must be plugged
into a properly grounded
and polarized 3-prong
outlet.
The third
grounding
prong must never be removed.
Never ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do
not use an extension
cord or an adaptor
plug.
o Follow package
directions
when
using laundry
products.
Incorrect
usage
can produce
poisonous
gas--resulting
in serious injury or death.
Do not combine
laundry products
for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia
or acids such as vinegar.
To prevent serious personal
injury and damage
to the washer:
All repairs
and servicing
must
be performed
by an authorized
servicer
unless
specifically recommended
in this Owner's
Guide. Use only authorized
factory parts.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not install or store the washer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect
this appliance from the power supply before
attempting
any user maintenance.
Turning the controls
to the OFF position
does not
disconnect
this appliance
from the power supply.
o To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving.
Before loading,
unloading
or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the drum to coast to
a complete
stop before reaching
inside.
Failure to comply with these warnings
could result in serious personal
injuries.
This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector.
The motor will stop if it becomes
overheated.
The washer
will automatically
restart after a cool down period
of up to 30
minutes,
if the washer
has not been manually turned
off during this time.

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