Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 131922800 Use & Care Manual

This Use and Care Guide provides
general operating instructions for
your washer. It also contains
information about features for
several other models. Your washer
may not have every feature included
here.
Use the washer only as instructed in
this Use and Care Guide and the
Operating Instructions included
with your washer.
Your safety and the safety of
others Is very Important.
We have provided many important
safety messages in the Use and
Care Guide, Operating Instructions,
Installation Instructions and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
[] This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards
that can kill or hurt you or others. All
safety messages will be preceded by
the safety alert symbol and the word
"DANGER" or "WARNING'. These
words mean:
f f ImT_,1_[e-]=l-'n You will be killed or
seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
You can be killed or
seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will Identify
the hazard, tell you how to reduce
the chance of Injury, and tell you
what can happen If the
Instructions are not followed.
Instructional Video
An instructional video has been
included with your washer. It
highlights features unique to this
tumble action washer and will help
you operate your washer correctly.
This video is especially helpful if
your previous washer was a
vertical-axis model.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this washer.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons
when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
[] Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal
injuries.
Prevent Fire
Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils,
waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These
substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.
Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other 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 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. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
[] Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion,
serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the
washer.
Protect Children
rl_ 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.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent
personal injury, observe all wamings on product labels.
r_ Before the washer is removed from serviceor discarded, remove
the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
[] Failureto comply with these warnings could result in seriouspersonal injuries.
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