LG WT4970CW Owner's Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC]IONS 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
",NAR N IN G
For your safety, the information in this manual must be foltowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to
prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death
A WA R N IN G
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appJiance, follow basic precautions, including the
following
• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed
grounding procedures. Installation instructions are packed
with the washer for instaHer's reference If the washer is
moved to a new bcation, have it checked and reinstalled by a
qualified service technician Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious iniury, fire, electric shock, or death
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious iniury, fire, electric shock, or
death
• For personal safety, this appliance must _ properly
grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electnc shock, or death
• The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3_prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock frorn this appliance
° This washer must be plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz
grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious iniury, fire, ebctric shock, or death
° Have the ,tall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded _rong wall outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death
° Do not install on _rpet. Install washer on a solid floor.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious leak damage
• Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter or
extension cord. Plug into a grounded _rong outlet. Failure
to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death
• The washer should always be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet wfiich has a voltage rating that matches the
rating plate. This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause
a fire hazard from overheated wires
• Never unplug your washer by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet
Failure to foilow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death
• Re_ir or immediately replace all power cords that have
become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord
that shows cracks or abrasion damage along _s length or at
either end. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric shock, or death
• When installing or moving the washer, be _reful not to
pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious iniury, fire, ebctric shock, or
death
• The washer must be installed and electrically grounded by
a qualified service person in accordance with local codes to
prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation
• The washer is heaw/. Two or more people may be needed
to install and move the appliance. Failure to do so can resuk
in back or other injury.
• Store and install the washer where it will not _ exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor
weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious leak damage
• Do not instil the washer in humid spaces to reduce the risk
of electric shock Failure to foJiow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death
• To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all industry
recommended safety procedures including the use of long
sleeved gloves and safety glasses. Failure to follow all of
the safety warnings in this manual could result in property
damage, injury to persons or death
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or
broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power suppty or disconnect the washer
at the household distribution pane_by removing the fuse
or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning