Important Safety Instructions - Maytag MFS18PDFTS Installation And Maintenance Manual

2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.
Failure to comply with the instructions may lead to incorrect use of the appliance, and may
result in risk of fire, bodily injuries or death and/or damage to the laundry and/or the
appliance.
WARNING - Read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS in this manual carefully before
operating the appliance. Improper use of the appliance may cause risk of fire, electrical
shock or serious body injuries or death as well as serious damage to the appliance.
This English version is the original version of this manual. The instructions for the appliance are only
complete with the programming, user and spare parts information.
Safety instructions included in manuals for personnel operating the appliance must be printed and posted
on a visible place near the machine in the laundry room.
The washer extractor is designed for fabrics washing only, other objects can damage the washer and can
cause damage or injuries.
The manufacturer is not responsible for the damage to the fabrics that are washed by an inappropriate
washing method.
Always follow the instructions and/or warnings that are stated on the fabrics, washing products or cleaning
products mentioned by the manufacturer.
The washer must be set up in accordance with the instructions. All drain, inlet, electrical connections,
ventilation, groundings and other connections must be done in according to the installation manual,
in compliance with the local standards done by qualified technicians with proper authorization.
The valid standards for connecting to the local power network (TT,TN,IT,...) must be followed.
In the standard execution, the appliance may not be suitable for connecting to an IT supply system.
Contact your commercial distributor for assistance.
All appliances are produced according the EMC-directive (Electro-Magnetic-Compatibility). They can be used
in restricted surroundings only (comply minimally with class A requirements). For safety reasons there must
be kept the necessary precaution distances with sensitive electrical or electronic device(s).
Do not change the parameters of the frequency inverter. This can cause serious injury, fire, washer damage, etc.
During transportation and storage never use excessive forces on the packing because components can be
damaged protruding the contour line of the appliance.
Use copper conductors only. This appliance must be connected to a supply circuit to which no lighting units
or general-purpose receptacles are connected.
Any changes concerning the installation which are not described in this Installation Manual must be approved
by the supplier or manufacturer. Otherwise, the supplier and manufacturer are not responsible for potential
injuries to operators or for any damages. Interventions in the appliance execution or functions are not allowed,
and the manufacturer refuses any responsibility in such cases.
The washer extractor must be installed on level. If not, the washer may become unbalanced during extraction
and, although fitted with an unbalance safety, the washer may become seriously damaged what may result
in bodily injuries.
Never put the washer in operation when the transporting braces are not removed. The washer should
always be tested before use.
Keep the appliance top and surface and the area around clean and clear of combustible or flammable
products.
Do not store flammable materials around the appliances. Define the dangerous areas in the laundry room
and obstruct an admission to them during appliances operating.
Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, wash in soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite
or explode.
Do not add gasoline, dry-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 created in the hot water system that has not been used for
two or more weeks. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such
period open all hot water taps and let the water run out for few minutes. This will release any accumulated
gas. As this gas is flammable, do not smoke or use open flames during this time.
TEMPERATURE IN WASHING MACHINE TUB: The electronic controller uses the temperature sensor
in the tub to control the temperature of the washing bath. There are a lot of things that have influence on
the temperature measurement. Therefore the temperature control of the washing bath is not very precise.
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