Kenmore Elite 796.3155 Series Use & Care Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, 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 finish.
• 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 and
may catch fire.
• Disconnect this appliance from the power supply before
attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to
the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the
power supply. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Do not combine detergents, fabric softeners, and/or other
laundry products from different manufacturers for use in a
load, unless specified on the label.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar. Follow package directions when using laundry
products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas, resulting
in serious injury or death.
• Do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before
loading, unloading, or adding items, push in the cycle selector
knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before
reaching inside. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric shock or death.
• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed
grounding procedures. Installation instructions are packed in
the washer for the installer's reference. If the washer is moved to
a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified
service technician. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• For personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance.
• This washer must be plugged into a 120VAC, 60Hz
grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
WARNING
• Do not install on carpet. Install the washer on a solid floor.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious leak damage.
• Do not remove grounding prong. Do not use an adapter or
extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure
to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electric
shock, or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• 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 fire hazard from overheated
wires.
• Never unplug your washer by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the
outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Immediately repair or 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. Consult with a qualified service technician.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
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, fire, electric shock, or
death.
• The washer must be installed and electrically grounded
by a qualified service technician in accordance with local
codes to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during
operation.
• The washer is heavy. Two or more people will be needed
to install and move the appliance. Failure to do so can
result in damage to property or serious bodily 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, fire, electric shock, or death.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, 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, personal injury 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.
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