Electrolux 300 Series Use & Care Manual page 3

Important safety instructions
Safety precautions
DO NOT attempt to install or operate your
unit until you have read the safety precautions
in this manual. Safety items throughout this
manual are labeled with a Danger, Warning,
or Caution based on the risk type.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply
with the warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these Important Safety Information and
warnings could result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
Prevent fire
• DO NOT wash items that have been
previously cleaned in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, cleaning
solvents, kerosene, cooking oils,
waxes, or other flammable or explosive
substances. DO NOT store these
items on or near the washer. These
substances give off vapors or chemical
reactions that could ignite or explode.
• DO NOT put oily or greasy rags or
clothing on top of the washer. These
substances give off vapors that could
ignite the materials.
• DO NOT add gasoline, cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or
explosive 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, opera-
tion or maintenance information which is
important but not hazard-related.
If the hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before using the
washer, turn on all hot water faucets
and let the water flow from each for
several minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen
gas is flammable; DO NOT smoke or use
an open flame during this time.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Failure to comply with these warnings
could result in fire, explosion, serious
bodily injury and/or damage to the
rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
• DO NOT continue to use the washer if
you hear squeaking, grinding, rubbing
or other unusual noises. This could be
a sign of mechanical breakdown and
lead to fire or serious injury. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
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