Washer Safety - Maytag 3LMVWC315FW0 Use And Care Manual

WASHER SAFETY

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic
WARNING:
precautions, including the following:
precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the washer.
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Read all instructions before using the dryer.
Do not wash articles that have been previously
Keep a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) between the
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cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
rear of the dryer and any wall.
petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or
The operation of this appliance may affect the operation of
other types of appliances which take their air supply for safe
explosive substances as they give off vapours that
combustion from the same room. There has to be adequate
could ignite or explode.
ventilation to replace exhausted air and thus avoid the
Do not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
back- ow of gases into the room from appliances burning
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flammable or explosive substances to the wash
other fuels, including open res, when operating the tumble
dryer. If in doubt, consult the appliance manufacturers.
water. These substances give off vapours that could
ignite or explode.
Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see Installation
Instructions for minimum clearances).
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
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Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
produced in a hot water system that has not been
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been
items become warm causing an oxidation reaction in the oil.
used for such a period, before using the washer, turn
Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items
on all hot water taps and let the water flow from each
can become hot enough to catch re. Piling, stacking or
storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping
for several minutes. This will release any accumulated
and so create a re hazard.
hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke
or use an open flame during this time.
If it is unavoidable to dry in the dryer items that have been
soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol,
This appliance is not intended for use by children or
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petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
removers, or that have been contaminated by hair care
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
products, should be washed in hot water with an extra
amount of detergent before being dried in the dryer. These
unless they have been given supervision or instructions
items may give off vapours that could ignite or explode. Such
concerning safe use of the appliance by persons
washing will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
responsible for their safety. Such persons must also
understand the possible hazards involved during use. This appliance is not intended for 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 instructions concerning
use of the appliance by persons responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
The dryer should not be used if industrial chemicals have
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been used for cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning and user maintenance by children must
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Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
be supervised.
remove the doors to the drying compartment.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. A door
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switch is tted for your safety.
do not play with the appliance.
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
Children less than 3 years of age should be kept away
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to the weather.
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
Do not tamper with controls.
Before the washer is removed from service
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Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be
or discarded, remove the door or lid.
faulty.
Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub,
Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
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or agitator is moving. any maintenance unless speci cally recommended in this
Use and Care Guide. Repairs and servicing should only
Do not install or store the washer where it will be
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be carried out by competent service personnel.
exposed to the weather.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
Do not tamper with controls.
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
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softener or product. Follow their instructions.
Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears
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Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load. Do not
to be faulty.
operate dryer without lint screen in place.
Do not repair or replace any part of the washer
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Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings and
or attempt any maintenance unless specifically
adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
recommended in this Use and Care Guide.
lint, dust, and dirt.
Repairs and servicing should only be carried
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
out by competent service personnel.
cleaned periodically by quali ed service personnel.
See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.
See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.
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Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
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The nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
by Whirlpool or its service agent or a similarly
(cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
temperature that ensures the items will not be damaged.
Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or
pillows tted with foam rubber pads must only be dried
on a clothesline.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly quali ed
person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING:
end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed
Never stop a tumble dryer cycle before the