Important Safety Instructions; Additional Safety Instructions - Whirlpool LA6l5OXT Use & Care Manual

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