Important Safety Instructions; Additional Safety Instructions And Your Responsibilities - Whirlpool GLA5580XS Use & Care Manual

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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions
before
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If hot water has not been used
using the washer.
recently
(usually
2 weeks or
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NEVER wash items cleaned,
longer), hydrogen
gases may
washed,
soaked
in or spotted
with
build up in the water heater and
wax, paint, gasoline,
or flammable
the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
fluids in the washer. The fumes can
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent
in-
create
a FIRE HAZARD or
jury or damage,
before using your
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand laun-
washer, turn on all hot water
der and air dry fabrics
containing
faucets and allow water to run for
these materials.
several
minutes. This will allow
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NEVER allow children
to operate,
gases to escape.
DO NOT smoke
play with, or crawl inside the
or use any open flame near the
washer. Close supervision
of chil-
faucet while it is open.
dren is necessary
when the
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You are responsible
for making
washer
is used near children.
sure that your washer:
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When discarding
an old washer,
-is installed,
repaired,
and has
ALWAYS
remove
the lid to prevent
parts replaced
by a qualified
accidental
entrapment.
person.
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NEVER put your hands into the
- is properly
installed
and leveled
washer
until all motion stops. If the
on a floor that can support
the
lid is opened
while the basket is
weight.*
spinning,
the basket will automati-
- is connected
to the correct
3-
tally
stop in a few seconds.
prong outlet, electric
supply,
. DO NOT tamper
with controls.
water supply
and drain.*
. NEVER use or store flammable
-is properly
grounded.*
fluids (dry-cleaning
solvents, ker-
-is properly
maintained.'
osene) in or near your washer. DO
- is protected
from the weather
NOT add flammable
fluids to the
and kept where the temperature
wash water. These substances
will not fall below
freezing.
B
ive off vapors that can create
a
*See the Installation
Instructions.
IRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
-
Additional
safety instructions and your responsibilities
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ALWAYS
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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ALWAYS
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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ALWAYS
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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