Washer Safety - Whirlpool LSA1300 User Manual

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Washer safety

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We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and
others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word
'Danger' or 'Warning'. These words mean:
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, how to reduce the chance of
injury, and what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the
washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before
using the washer
• Do not wash articles that have
been previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with petrol, dry
cleaning solvents, or other flammable
or explosive substances which give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Do not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents,
or other flammable
substances to the wash water. These
substances give off vapors that could
ignite or explode.
• under certain conditions, hydrogen
gas may be produced in a hot water
system that has not been used for 2
weeks or more. HYDROGEn GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has
not been used for such period, before
using the washing machine, turn on all
hot water taps and let the water flow for
several minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas
is flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame near it.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the
washer. Close supervision of children
is necessary when the washer is being
used near children.
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you can be killed or seriously injured if you
don't immediately follow instructions.
you can be killed or seriously injured if you
don't follow instructions.
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This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision
or instructions concerning use of the
appliance by persons responsible for
their safety.
Before the washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the door
or lid.
Do not reach into the washer if the drum,
tub or Agitator is moving.
Do not install or store the washer where
it will be exposed to the weather.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not repair or replace any part of the
washer or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this use
and Care Guide.
See Installation Instructions for earthing
requirements.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid hazard.