Important Safety; Instructions - Whirlpool 3LA58OOXS Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury
to persons when using your washer, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
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Read all instructions before
using the washer.
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NEVER wash items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable
fluids in the washer. The fumes can
create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand laun-
der and air dry fabrics containing
these materials.
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NEVER allow children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside the
washer. Close supervision of chil-
dren is necessary when the
washer is used near children.
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When discarding an old washer,
ALWAYS
remove the lid to prevent
accidental entrapment.
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NEVER put your hands into the
washer until all motion stops. If the
lid is opened while the basket is
spinning, the basket will automati-
cally stop in a few seconds.
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
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NEVER use or store flammable
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents, ker-
osene] in or near your washer. DO
NOT add flammable fluids to the
wash water. These substances
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ive off vapors that can create a
IRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
-SAVE THESE I
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If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or
longer], hydrogen gases may
build up in the water heater and
the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent in-
jury or damage, before usin
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your
washer, turn on all hot water aps
and allow water to run for several
minutes. This will allow gases to es-
cape. DO NOT smoke or use any
open flame nearthe faucet while
it is open.
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You are responsible for making
sure that your washer:
- is installed, repaired, and has
parts replaced by a qualified
person.
- is properly
installed and leveled
on a floor that can support the
weight.*
- is connected to the correct
J-prong outlet, electric supply,
water supply and drain.*
-is properly grounded.*
-is properly maintained.*
- is protected from the weather
and kept where the temperature
will not fall below freezing.
*See the Installation Instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
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store detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a cool,
dry place where children can't
reach them - in a locked cabinet
if possible.
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read and follow instruc-
tions on packages of detergent
and laundry aids-especially
warnings and precautions.
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HAZARDOUS FUMES can be
formed if chlorine bleach is used in
the same wash as ammonia or
acids such as vinegar or rust
remover.
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unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service
the washer.
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DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick
to fabrics washed in following
loads and cause skin irritation.
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You are responsible for making
sure that your washer:
- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
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