Washer Safety - Whirlpool 2LSR5233BQ1 Use And Care Manual

Washer Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
• Read all instructions before using your
washer.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl on or inside your washer.
Supervise children closely when your
washer is used near them.
• Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid to
prevent accidental entrapment.
•
After starting a cycle, do not reach
into the basket unless the Cycle
Control Knob is pushed in and all
motion stops.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
Understanding your responsibilities
•
Store detergent, laundry aids, and other
materials in a cool, dry place where
children cannot reach them (in a locked
cabinet if possible).
• Read and follow instructions on pack-
ages of detergent and laundry aids,
especially warnings and precautions.
•
Do not use chlorine bleach and ammo-
nia or acids (such as vinegar or rust
remover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury 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. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO-
SIVE. 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.
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•
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.
• Connect washer to the correct
3-prong outlet, electrical supply,
water supply, and drain.
•
Ground washer properly.
† See the Installation Instructions.
•
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.
•
Unplug power supply cord before attempt-
ing to service your washer.
•
Do not machine wash fiberglass materials.
Small particles can stick to the fabrics
washed in following loads and cause skin
irritation.
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