Washer Safety - Whirlpool LLR9245BQ1 Use And Care Manual

Washer Safety
warning symbols. Please-pay special
tion of the symbol.
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
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This symbol alerts you to such dangers
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IMPORTANT SAFElY INSTRUCTIONS
B Read all instructions before using your
washer.
D Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked
in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or
other flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.
Always
hand wash and line dry items containing
these materials.
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Flammable fluids (dry-cleaning &vents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be
used or stored in or near your washer. Do
not add flammable fluids to your wash
water. These substances give off vapors
that can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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Do not allow children to operate, play
with,
or crawl on or inside your washer. Super-
vise children closely when your washer is
used near them.
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Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the fii to
prevent accidental entrapment.
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After starting a cycle, do not reach into the
basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is
pushed in and all motion stops.
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Do not tamper with the controls.
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ff your hot water has not been used re-
centfy (usualfy
2
weeks or longer), hydro-
gen gases may build up in your water
heater and your hot water pipes. HYDRO-
GEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent
injury
or damage, before using your
washer, turn on all hot water faucets and
allow water to run for several minutes.
This will allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame near your
faucet
while it is open.
Please . . .
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Have
only a qualified person install, re-
pair, or replace parts on washer:
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Maintain washer properly.
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Protect washer from the weather and
keep it where the temperature will not fall
below freezing.
.lnstall and level washer on a floor that can
support the weight.'
*Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and
drain.*
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Ground washer properly.*
*See the Installation Instructions.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
Understanding your responsibilities
. Store laundry aids and other materials in
a
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Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
cool, dry place where children cannot reach
them (in a locked cabinet if possible).
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Read and follow instructions on packages
of detergent and laundry aids, especially
warnings and precautions.
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Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or
acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in
the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items
may contain some oil after laundering. Due
to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke
or catch fire by itself.
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Unplug power supply cord before attempt-
ing to service your washer.
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Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.
Small particles can stick to fabrics washed
in following loads and cause skin irritation.
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