Safety Information; Important Safety Instructions - Black+Decker BPWM16W Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER
DANGER - Immediate hazards WARNING - Hazards or unsafe
which WILL result in severe practices which COULD result in
personal injury or death severe personal injury or death

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE UNIT
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this owner's
Manual.
3. Before use, the washer must be properly installed as described in this manual.
4. ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment
manufacturer.
5. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
6. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
7. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid of the
washing compartment.
8. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving.
9. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or
freezing temperatures.
10. Do not tamper with the controls.
11. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing
unless it is specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in
published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry
out.
12. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite
or explode.
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WARNING CAUTION
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe
practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury
SAFETY INFORMATION
13. 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 2 weeks or more, before using a
washer or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the
water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated
hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
14. Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible
materials (lint, paper, rags, etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
15. Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your washer. Items contaminated
with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load
to catch fire.
16. This washer is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as in
RVs, aircraft, etc.
17. Turn off the water faucets and unplug the washer if the machine is to be left for
an extended period of time, such as during vacations.
18. Packaging material can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation!
Keep all package away from children.
19. Always check the inside of the washer for foreign objects before loading laundry.
Keep the lid closed when not in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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