Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 417-6171 Series Use & Care Manual

• 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
specifi ed on the label.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar.
WARNING
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
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.
CAUTION
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
customer of potential exposure to such substances. Included in this list are soot and carbon monoxide, both of which
may be produced by the use of this product.

Important Safety Instructions

PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the
laundry center:
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an au-
thorized servicer unless specifi cally recommended in this
Use & Care 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. Do not operate the laundry
center in below freezing temperatures.
• Do not install on carpet. Install laundry center on a solid
fl oor. It may be necessary to reinforce the fl oor to pre-
vent vibration or movement.
• Do not sit on, step on or stand on the laundry center. Do
not rest heavy loads on top. The laundry center is not
meant to support weight.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appli-
ance from the power supply before attempting any user
maintenance. Canceling a cycle or turning the power off
at the console does not disconnect this appliance from
the power supply.
• This laundry center is equipped with an electrical over-
load protector. The washer motor will stop if it becomes
overheated.
• A thermal limiter switch automatically turns off the dryer
motor in the unlikely event of an overheated situation. A
service technician must replace the thermal limiter switch
after correcting the fault.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in seri-
ous personal injuries.
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