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• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid fl oor.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious leak
damage.
• The washer should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate. This provides the best
performance and also prevents overloading house wiring
circuits which could cause a fi re hazard from overheated
wires.
• If installing the pedestal washer with a Kenmore
front-loading washer and a Kenmore gas dryer, and
insuffi cient outlets are available, an extension cord rated
at no less than the branch circuit may be used.
• Never unplug your washer by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug fi rmly and pull straight out from the
outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fi re, electric shock, or death.
• Repair or immediately replace all power cords that have
become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a
cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its
length or at either end. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fi re, electric shock, or death.
• When installing or moving the washer, be careful not
to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury, fi re, electric
shock, or death.
• The washer must be installed and electrically grounded
by a qualifi ed service person in accordance with local
codes to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during
operation.
• The washer is heavy. Two or more people may be
needed to install and move the appliance. Failure to do
so can result in back or other injury.
• Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor
weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious leak damage.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the
washer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fi re, electric shock, or death.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE, CLEANING AND DISPOSAL
• To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury to persons
when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
• Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents
to clean the washer. They will damage the fi nish.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of injury to persons, adhere to all
industry recommended safety procedures including the
use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. Failure
to follow all of the safety warnings in this manual could
result in property damage, injury to persons or death.
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or
broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the
washer at the household distribution panel by removing
the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
• Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right
direction so that the cord runs towards the fl oor. If
you plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite
direction, the electric wires within the cable may be
damaged and this may result in electric shock or fi re.
• The pedestal washer is for installation and use only
underneath a Kenmore model 796.* front-loading washer
manufactured after 2009.
• The pedestal washer is not designed to operate as a
standalone unit, under a top-loading washer, or under a
dryer. Do not tamper with the stacking switch. Doing so
may cause machine malfunctions or serious injury.
• Do not operate the pedestal washer with two or more
pedestal washers stacked. Doing so may cause machine
malfunctions or serious injury.
• For your safety, the information in this manual must
be followed to minimize the risk of fi re, explosion, or
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury
to persons, or death.
WARNING
WARNING
• 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 wash 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 fi re by itself.
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