Important Safety Instructions - Crosley Washer Owner's Manual

Important Safety Instructions (Con't)
Prevent Fire
•Do not wash or dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, waxes,
etc. Do not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
•Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the laundry center. 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
•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.
This Owner's Guide provides general
operating instructions for your laundry
center. It also contains information about
features for several other models. Your
laundry center may not have every feature
included. Use the laundry center only as
instructed in this Owner's Guide.
GAS LAUNDRY CENTERS:
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Grounding
type
Do not under
Do Not under any
any circumstances
wall
circumstances cut,
cut, remove,
receptacle
remove, or bypass
or bypass
the grounding prong
the grounding prong
from this plug
from this plug.
Power supply
Power supplycord with
cord with 3-prong
3-prong grounding plug
grounding plug
CORRECT Use this way ONLY
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.
Do not use or mix liquid
chlorine bleach with other household
chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust
removers, acid or products containing
ammonia. These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.
•To prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic, foam rubber or similarly
textured rubber-like materials, or items containing feathers or down. Use Air Fluff (No
Heat) only.
•Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint screen
housing and exhaust duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified
service personnel. An excessive amount of lint build-up in these areas could result in
inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning.
•Do not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard,
overheating and damage to fabrics can occur. If your dryer has a drying rack, always
replace the lint screen when finished using the drying rack.
•Keep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from the accumulation
of lint, dust and dirt.
•Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs
against the front or back of the laundry center.
•Do not spray any type of aerosol into, on or near laundry center at any time.
•Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
•Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with
cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
•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 laundry center.
Protect Children
•Do not allow children to play on or in the laundry center. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the laundry center 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 laundry center 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
warnings on product labels.
•Before the laundry center is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer lid
and dryer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
•Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Injury
•To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the laundry center must
be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with
local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the laundry center for the installer's
reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures.
If the laundry center is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a
qualified service person.
•To prevent personal injury or damage to the laundry center, the electrical power cord of
a gas laundry center must be plugged into a properly grounded system. Never ground
the laundry center to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
•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 laundry center:
-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 laundry center where it will be exposed to the weather.
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