Maytag MHN33PDCWW Installation Instructions Manual page 4

STACKED WASHER/DRYER SAFETY
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer/dryer, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the washer/dryer.
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Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
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Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a
chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch re.
Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously
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cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, other ammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
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ammable, or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer/dryer.
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Close supervision of children is necessary when the
washer/dryer is used near children.
Before the washer/dryer is removed from service or
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discarded, remove the doors to the washer/dryer
compartments.
Do not reach into the washer/dryer if the tub, agitator or
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drum is moving.
Do not install or store the washer/dryer where it will be
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exposed to water and/or the weather.
Do not tamper with controls.
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Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced
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 washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let
the water ow from each for several minutes. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
ammable, do not smoke or use an open ame during
this time.
Do not repair or replace any part of the washer/dryer or
attempt any servicing unless speci cally recommended
in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like materials.
Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.
The interior of the machine and dryer exhaust vent should
be cleaned periodically by quali ed service personnel.
See "Electrical Requirements" section of the Installation
Instructions booklet for grounding instructions.