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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
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15.
To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, serious
injury or death to persons
when using your washer,
follow these basic
precautions:
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Read alf instructions before
using the washer.
Refer to the GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
in the
INSTALLATION manual for
the proper grounding of the
washer.
Do not wash articles that
have been previously cleaned
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 allow children to play
on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is
used near children. This is a
safety rule for all appliances.
Before the washer is removed
from service or discarded,
remove the lid to the washing
compartment.
Do not reach into the washer
if the washtub is revolving.
Do not install or store the
washer where it will be
exposed to water and/or
weather.
Do not tamper with the
controls.
Do not repair or replace any
part of the washer, or attempt
any servicing unless
specifically recommended
in
the user-maintenance
instructions or in published
user-repair instructions that
you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
10. 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.
11. 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 a
washing machine or
combination washer-dryer,
turn on all hot water faucets
and let the water flow from
each for several minutes. This
will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS
FLAMMABLE, DO NOT
SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN
FLAME DURING THIS TIME.
12. To reduce the risk of an
electric shock or fire, DO NO[
use an extension cord or an
adapter to connect the
washer to the electrical power
source.
13. Use your washer only for its
intended purpose, washing
clothes.
14. ALWAYS disconnect the
washer from electrical supply
before attempting any service.
Disconnect the power cord by
grasping the plug, not the
cord.
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20.
Install the washer according
to the INSTALLATION
INSTFIUCTIONS. All
connections for water, drain,
electrical power and
grounding must comply with
local codes and be made by
licensed personnel when
required. Do not do it yourself
unless you know how!
To reduce the risk of fire,
clothes which have traces of
any flammable substances
such _.s vegetable oil, cooking
oil, m_chine oil, flammable
chemicals, thinner, etc. must
not be put into the washer.
These flammable substances
may cause the fabric to catch
on fire by itself.
Do no1:use fabric softeners or
products to eliminate static
unless recommended
b!f
the
manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
Keeo your washer in good
condition. Bumping or
droppi qg the washer can
damage safety features
If
this occurs, have your washer
checked by a qualified
serviceman.
Replace worn power cords
and/or loose plugs.
Be sure water connections
have _.shut-off valw.=and that
fill hose connections; are tight.
CLOSI-- the shut-off valves at
the end of each wash day.
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