Kenmore 796.3146 Series Use & Care Manual page 4

the following,
• Unplug the wasber before cl_ning to ovo_d the risk of
electric shock,
• Never usa harsh chemicals, a brasivecleaners,or solvents t o
cleanthewasher.Theywfft damagethe finish
• Do not p_ oily or greasy ragsor clothingon top of the
washer.Thesesubstancesgive off vaporsthat could ignite
the materials.
• Do not wash itemsthat are soiled-withvegetable or cooki_
oil. Theseitems may contain someoff after _aunderingand
may catch fire,
• Disconnect t hisappliancefrom the power supply before
aflemptingany usor maintenance. Turningthe controls to
the OFF posffion does notdisconnect t his appffancefromtbe
pcrwer supply.Faffureto follow this warning can causeserious
injury,fire, electric shock,or death,
• Do nat combine detergents, f abric softeners, a nd/or other
laundry products from diffe_nt manufacturersfor usein a
load, unbss _clfied ontbe _abeL
• Do not mix chbr_ne bleachwith ammoniaor acids such
as vinegar.Foffcrw packagedlr_ions when using lau_ry
products, I ncorrectusagecan produce poisonous gas, resulting
in seriousinjury or death.
reaching aside. Failure to folbw th_swarning con cause serious
_niury , fire, electric shock or death.
• Refer to _NSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detaiied
groundingprocedure,InstaHmion instructions ore packed in
the washer for t;heinstaller's reference. If the washer is moved to
a new J_otlon, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified
_rvice technlc_an. Foiture to follow th_swarning can cause
serious _njur_;fire, electric sh_k, or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prig from thepower cord. Failure tofoH_ this
warningcan cause_rious in_ur_ fire, e I_ricshock, ordeath.
• For personal safety_ this appliance must be pro_rly
ground_, Failure t ofollow this warningcan cause serious
iniury, fir_ electric shock_ ordeath,
• The power card of this appliance is equipp_ with a
_p_g (grounding) pl_ which m_es with a standa_ _prong
(grouPie) wall outer to minimize the _sslbHi_t of e_ectric
sh_k hazard from thisappliance.
• This washer must be plugged into a 12OVAC, _Hz
grounded outlet. Failure t ofollow this warningcan cause
serious iniury , fire, electric shock, or death_
• Have the wall outlet and circuit choked by a qualified
el_tHcian to make _e the outlet is pro_dy grounded.
Failure t o follow this warningcan cause serious iniury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong waft outlet is encounterS, it
Failure t ofollow this w arningcan cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• Do not install on carpet.Install the washer on a solid floor.
Foffureto follow thiswarningcon causeseriousleak damage.
• Do not removegrounding prong. Do not use an adapteror
extension cord.Plugintoa grounded 3-prongoutEet.Failure
to foffow thesewarnings can cau_ seriousinjury, f ir_ electric
shock,or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prongfromthe_er cord.Failureto follow this
warning can causeserious _ury, fire, ele_ric shock, or death.
• The washer shouldalways be pluggedInto itsown
individual electrical outletwhich has a voltage rating
that matchesthe rating plate. Thisprovidesthe best
wires.
• Never unplug your washe_by pulling on the power cord.
injury, fire, eight shock,or death.
• Immediately irepair or replace all power cordsthat hove
becomefrayed or othe_ise damaged. Do not use a co_
that shows cracksor abrasion damage along its length or
at effherend. Consultwffh a qualified servicetechnician.
Failureto follow this warning can causeseriousinjury, fire,
electricshock,or death.
• When_nstaff[ngor movingthe washer,be careful not to
pinch,crush,or damage the power cord.Failureto follow
this warning can causeseriousinjury, fire, ei_rlc shock,or
death°
codesto preventshockhazard and assurestability during
resuit indamage to propertyor se6ous bodily injury.
• Storeand installthe washer where it wiff not be expos_
causeseriousleak damage.
• To reducethe Hskof electricshock, do not installthe
washer in humid s_ces. Failureto foffow this warning can
causeserious injury,fire, electricsh_k, or death.
sleev_ gloves and safety glasses Failureto foflow all of
the safety warnings in this manual could resultin proper_
damage, personalinjury or death.
broken_rts, indudlng a damag_ cordat plug.
maintenance or cleaning_
• To reduce the risk of eledric shock, do not touch the power
plug with wet hands.