Understanding Washer Safety; Important Safety Instructions; Save These Instructions - Whirlpool LSE9355BQ0 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all instructions before using your
washer.
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Do not machine wash or machine dry items
cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline, oil, 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. 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. Super-
vise children closely when your washer is
used near them.
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Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid to
prevent accidental entrapment.
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After starting a cycle, do not reach into the
basket unless CANCEL is pressed and all
motion stops.
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Do not tamper with the controls.
Understanding your responsibilities
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Store detergent, laundry aids and other
materials in a cool, dry place where
children cannot reach them (in a locked
cabinet if possible).
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Read and follow instructions on pack-
ages of detergent and laundry aids,
especially warnings and precautions.
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Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These items
may contain some oil after laundering.
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may
smoke or catch fire by itself.
UN D E R S TAN D IN G WAS HE R S AF ET Y
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons
when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
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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. HYDRO-
GEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent
injury or damage, before using your
washer, 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 ...
• Have only a qualified person install, repair,
or replace parts on washer.
• Maintain washer properly.
• Protect washer from the weather and keep
it where the temperature will not fall below
freezing.
• Install and level washer on a floor that can
support the weight.*
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Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and
drain.*
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Ground washer properly.*
*See the Installation Instructions.
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Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or acids (such as vinegar or rust re-
mover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
• Unplug power supply cord before
attempting to service your washer.
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Do not machine wash fiberglass materi-
als. Small particles can stick to the
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
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