Section 1 - Basic Information; Prevent Fire; Protect Children; Prevent Injury - Frigidaire FAHE4044MW0 Servicing

SECTION 1 - BASIC INFORMATION

PREVENT FIRE

• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents,
kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these
items on or near the washer. These substances give off
vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.
• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the
washer. These substances give off vapors that could
ignite the materials.
• Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other fl am-
mable or explosive substances to the wash water. These
substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-
duced 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 fl ow from each for several
minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. Hydrogen gas is fl ammable; do not smoke or use
an open fl ame during this time.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
fi re, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to
the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
• Do not continue to use the washer if you hear squeaking,
grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This could be a
sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to fi re or serious
injury. Contact a qualifi ed technician immediately.

PROTECT CHILDREN

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer
is used near children. As children grow, teach them the
proper, safe use of all appliances.
• Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing ma-
terials after the washer 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 washer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
serious personal injuries.
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PREVENT INJURY

• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during
operation, the washer must be installed and electrically
grounded by a qualifi ed service person in accordance
with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in
the washer for installer's reference. Refer to INSTAL-
LATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding pro-
cedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have
it checked and reinstalled by a qualifi ed service person.
• To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer,
the electrical power cord of the washer must be
plugged into a properly grounded and polarized
3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never
be removed. Never ground the washer 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 same load
unless specifi ed on the label.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar.
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the
washer:
• 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 washer where it will be ex-
posed to the weather.
• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid fl oor.
It may be necessary to reinforce the fl oor to prevent
vibration or movement.
• Do not sit on, step on or stand on the washer. Do not
rest heavy loads on top. The washer is not meant to
support weight.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply before attempting
any user maintenance. Canceling a cycle or turning the
power off at the console does not disconnect this appli-
ance from the power supply.
• To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while
parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding
items, push in the cycle selector knob to stop the cycle.
Allow the wash tub to coast to a complete stop before
reaching inside.
• This washer is equipped with an electrical overload pro-
tector. The washer motor will stop if it becomes over-
heated.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
serious personal injuries.
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