Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool LA5705XW Use & Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions
) Read all instructions before using These substances give off vapors
the washer.
that can create a FIRE HAZARD or
b NEVER wash items cleaned, wash-
EXPLOSION.
ed, soaked in or spotted with wax,
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If hot water has not been used
paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
the washer. The fumes can create a hydrogen gases may build up in the
FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. water heater and the hot water
ALWAYS hand launder and air dry pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EX-
fabrics containing these materials. PLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
m NEVER allow children to operate,
damage, before using your washer,
play with, or crawl inside the washer.
turn on all hot water faucets and al-
Close supervision of children is
low water to run for several minutes.
necessary when the washer is used
This will allow gases to escape. DO
near children.
NOT smoke or use any open flame
n When discarding an old washer,
near the faucet while it is open.
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
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You are responsible for making
accidental entrapment.
sure that your washer:
) DO NOT reach into the washer
-is installed, repaired, and has parts
basket while it is filling with water,
replaced by a qualified person.
while agitator is moving or while
-is properly installed and leveled on
basket is spinning. If the lid is
a floor that can support the weight.*
opened while the basket is spinning,
-is connected to the correct 3-prong
the basket will automatically stop in a
outlet, electric supply, water supply
few seconds.
and drain.*
b DO NOT tamper with controls.
-is properly grounded.*
) NEVER use or store flammable fluids
-is properly maintained.*
(dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) in
-is protected from the weather and
or near your washer. DO NOT add
kept where the temperature will not
flammable fluids to the wash water.
fall below freezing.
'See the Installation Instructions.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
aids and other materials in a cool, dry
cord before attempting to service the
place where children can't reach washer.
them-in a locked cabinet if possible.
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DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
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ALWAYS read and follow instructions
materials. Small particles can stick to
on packages of detergents and
fabrics washed in following loads and
laundry aids-especially warnings and
cause skin irritation.
precautions.
. You are responsible for making sure
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HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed
that your washer:
if chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
- is used only for jobs normally expect-
ed of home automatic washers.
vinegar or rust remover.
- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
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