Safety Precautions - Toshiba VH-B1100WE Owner's Manual

Safety Precautions

This section explains the precautions that should be taken to
prevent users from being hurt or assets from being damaged.
■ Power plug and cord
You must make sure the following:
(Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock or injury)
• Be sure to use an outlet with the rated voltage and use
it for washing machine alone. Do not use the extended
cord or overload the electrical circuit by using a power
strip.
• Do not damage the power cord, force to bend it, or put a
heavy load on it.
If the power cord has been damaged, request the
qualified repair shop to replace it with genuine parts
specified by the manufacturer.
• Do not plug/unplug the power plug with wet hands.
• Insert the power plug into the wall outlet completely.
• Do not unplug the power plug by pulling the power cord.
• Use a dry cloth to wipe off dirt on the mounting surfaces
between blades of the power plug on a regular basis.
Make sure to unplug the power plug when you do not
use the washing machine for a long time.
(Otherwise, the insulation can deteriorate, resulting in
electric leakage and electric shock.)
■ For use
If gasoline, kerosene, benzene alcohol or other
flammable solutions are spilled on the laundry, do not
put the laundry in or closer to the wash tub and spin tub.
(Otherwise, the volatile gas may catch fire, resulting in
explosion or fire.)
Do not allow to use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
Do not put a stand near washing machine or do not let
children play around it.
Do not let children look into the wash tub and spin tub.
(They may fall into the wash tub and spin tub, resulting in injury.)
Drain the water after doing laundry.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify.
(Otherwise, it may cause fire, electric shock or injury)
Consult with the qualified repair shop for repair services.
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Do not put your hand in the spin tub before it stops
completely.
(Even at slow rotation, the laundry could wrap around your
hand, resulting in injury.)
Make sure to set the spin cap properly for the spin cycle.
(If the laundry is sticking out, parts may get damaged or fly
out, resulting in injury.)
Set
properly!
Do not climb on the washing machine, or do not put
objects on it.
(It may cause deformation, breakage or injury.)
Do not spill water or detergent on the main unit parts.
(It may cause fire, electric shock or breakage.)
Do not put it near open flame.
(It may cause fire.)
Mosquito coils, cigarettes, candles, etc.
Do not use hot water (50°C or higher).
(It can deform the plastic parts, resulting in electric leakage
and electric shock.)
■ For emergency case
Stop using the washing machine immediately and
unplug the power plug in case of abnormality or
failure.
(It may cause fire, burn injury, electric shock or injury.)
Contact the qualified repair shop.
Examples of abnormalities and failures
• The power plug and power cord are extremely hot.
• The washing machine does not start though power is
supplied.
• There is an unusual noise or a burnt smell during the
operation.
• The spin tub does not stop within 15 seconds after
opening the spin tub lid during the spin cycle.
■ Laundry
Do not wash and spin a rain coat, sleeping bag, wet
suit and other waterproof materials.
(If the laundry is sticking out or there is an abnormal
vibration during the spin cycle, it may cause the main unit
and house to break and the laundry to damage.)
Do not wash a mat or any other thick and hard
materials.
(An abnormal vibration may cause the main unit and
house to break and the laundry to damage.)
Do not wash it even if the label indicates it is washable.
Spin cap
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