Important Safety Information; Proper Installation; When Not In Use - Hotpoint VBSR 1070 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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, or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent properb/damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
WATER HEATER S AFETY
Under certain conditionshydrogengas may be produced in a water heaterthat has not been usedfor two weeks
or more, Hydrogengas can be explosiveunder these circumstances,
K tile hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning
on all hot _¢ater faucets and allo_4ng them to mn for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot _ter system. This simple procedure _411 allow any built-up hydrogen gas
to escape. Since file _os is flammable, do not smoke or use an open drone or' appfiance during dais process.
PROPER INSTALLATION
Thiswasher must be properly installed and located in
accordance withthe InstallationInstructions before it is
used°If you did not receive an installationInstruct_bns
shee_ contact your dealer or builder.
m Install or store where it will not be exposed
to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather,
It Properly _ound _mher to conform _th all governing
codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation
Instructions.
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual..
YOUR L AUNDRY AREA
it t_ep file area underneaLh and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such
as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc
Ill Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near' children,. Do not allow children to
play on, with, or inside dais or any other appliance.
WHEN USING THE WASHER
m!Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait
until the machine has completely stopped before
opening the lid,
rathe laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy
o[ fabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the
g'arment manufacturer's _ash and care instmctions_
m
Im
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids
such as _,inegar and/or rest remover. Mixing
different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which
may cause deada,.
Do not _.sla or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted wdth
combustible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-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
around yore washer or dryer during operation.
ill To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appfiance from the power supply or disconnect
the washer at the household distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off' file circuit
breaker before attempting may maintenance or
cleaning.. NOTE:Turning the Cycle Selector -knob to
an offposition does NOTdisconnect the appliance
from the power supply.
ill Never attempt to operate this applimtce if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug,.
WHEN NOTIN USE
i Turn off_ter faucets to relieve p[essure on hoses
and _alves and to minimize leakage ira break or
rupture should occur° Check the condition of the
fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years_
m Before discarding a _¢asher, or removing it fi"om
service, remove tile washer lid to prevent children
from hiding inside.
m Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of dais
appliance unless specifically recommended in this
Owner's Manual, or in published user_iepair
insmlctions that you understm_d and have the skills
to carry ouL
IB Do not tamper
with controls..
Readand follow this SafetyInformationcarefu!!y.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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