Whirlpool 3396314 Use And Care Manual page 4

IMPOFWANT SAFEI-Y INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using your
washer/dryer.
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Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry
cleaning solvents, or other flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion. Always hand wash
and line dry items containing these
materials.
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flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be
used or stored in or near your washer/
dryer. Do not add flammable fluids to
your wash water. These substances give
off vapors that can create a fire hazard
or explosion.
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Do not allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl on or inside your washer/
dryer. Supervise children closely when
your washer/dryer is used near them.
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Before your washer/dryer is removed
from service or discarded, remove the lid
and door to prevent accidental entrap
ment.
@After starting a cycle, do not reach into
the basket unless the washer Cycle
Control Knob is pushed in and all motion
stops.
.Do not reach into your dryer if the drum
is moving.
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Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat-
sensitive materials with heat.
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Do not tamper with the controls.
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If your hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in your
water heater and your hot water pipes.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To
prevent injury or damage, before using
your washer/dryer, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run for
several minutes. This will allow gases to
escape. Do not smoke or use any open
flame near your faucet while it is open.
Please . . .
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Have only a qualified person install,
repair, or replace parts on washer/dryer.
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Install and level washer/dryer in a well-
ventilated room and on a floor that can
support the weight.*
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Connect washer/dryer to the correct
3-prong outlet, electrical supply, water
supply, and drain.*
@Ground washer/dryer properly.*
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Protect washer/dryer from the weather
and keep it where the temperature is
above 45°F (7°C).
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Maintain washer/dryer properly.
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Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the
dryer.
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Do not allow lint to build up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning
should be done periodically by a
qualified person.
McLean lint screen before or after each
load.
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Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
cals, etc. pile up around or under your
washer/dryer.
*See the Installation Instructions.
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