Washer Safety - Maytag MAT20CSTGW Instructions Manual

WASHER SAFETY

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
following:
precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the
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Read all instructions before using the dryer.
washer.
Keep a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) between the
Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned
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rear of the dryer and any wall.
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with petrol, dry-
The operation of this appliance may affect the operation of cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
other types of appliances which take their air supply for safe substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or
combustion from the same room. There has to be adequate explode.
ventilation to replace exhausted air and thus avoid the
Do not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
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back- ow of gases into the room from appliances burning
flammable or explosive substances to the wash water.
other fuels, including open res, when operating the tumble
These substances give off vapours that could ignite or
dryer. If in doubt, consult the appliance manufacturers.
explode.
Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see Installation Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
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produced in a hot water system that has not been used
Instructions for minimum clearances).
for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
If the hot water system has not been used for such a
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when
period, before using the washer, turn on all hot water
exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The
taps and let the water flow from each for several
items become warm causing an oxidation reaction in the oil.
minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen
Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items
gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an
can become hot enough to catch re. Piling, stacking or
open flame during this time.
storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping
The appliance must be disconnected from its power
and so create a re hazard.
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source during service and when replacing parts. The
If it is unavoidable to dry in the dryer items that have been
power cord plug should be visible at all times once
soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol,
disconnected to verify that power remains removed.
petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
This appliance is not intended for use by children or
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removers, or that have been contaminated by hair care
by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
products, should be washed in hot water with an extra
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
amount of detergent before being dried in the dryer. These
unless they have been given supervision or instructions
items may give off vapours that could ignite or explode. Such
concerning safe use of the appliance by persons
washing will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
responsible for their safety. Such persons must also
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
understand the possible hazards involved during use.
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instructions concerning
use of the appliance by persons responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
The dryer should not be used if industrial chemicals have
been used for cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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The appliance can be used by children age 8 years and
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Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
remove the doors to the drying compartment.
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instructions concerning safe use of
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. A door
the washer, and if they understand the hazards involved.
switch is tted for your safety.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
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continuously supervised.
to the weather.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
Do not tamper with controls.
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applications such as staff kitchen areas, shops, offices, other
Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be
working environments, farm houses. It can also be used by
faulty.
clients in hotels, motels, other residential type environments,
Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
bed and breakfast type environments, areas for communal
any maintenance unless speci cally recommended in this
use in blocks of flats, or in launderettes.
Use and Care Guide. Repairs and servicing should only
No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything
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be carried out by competent service personnel.
that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
It is recommended that fiberglass items not be washed in
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softener or product. Follow their instructions.
coin-operated washers. If these items are washed in the
Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load. Do not
washer, run the washer through a complete cycle to rinse
operate dryer without lint screen in place.
away any residue that might be left in the washer.
Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings and
Cleaning and user maintenance by children must be
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adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
supervised.
lint, dust, and dirt.
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by quali ed service personnel.
See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.
Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer.
The nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
(cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a
temperature that ensures the items will not be damaged.
Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or
pillows tted with foam rubber pads must only be dried
on a clothesline.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly quali ed
person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING:
Never stop a tumble dryer cycle before the
end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed
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