Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool LA5200XT Use & Care Manual

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury to persons when using your washer, fol-
low basic precautions, including the following:
• Read these Laundry Instruc-
tions for important use and
safety information before
using your washer.
• NEVER wash items cleaned,
washed, soaked in or spotted with
wax, paint, gasoline, or in flamma-
ble fluids in the washer. The fumes
can create a FIRE HAZARD or
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand
launder and air dry fabrics contain-
ing these materials.
• NEVER allow children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside the
washer. Close supervision of
children is necessary when the
washer is used near children.
• When discarding an old washer,
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
accidental entrapment.
• NEVER put your hands into the
washer until all motion stops. If the
lid is opened while the basket is
spinning, the basket will automati-
cally stop in a few seconds.
• DO NOT tamper with controls.
• NEVER use or store flammable
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene) in or near your washer.
Do Not add flammable fluids to the
wash water. These substances
give off vapors that can create a
FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
• If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or
longer), hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and the hot
water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. 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 the faucet
while it is open.
• You are personally
responsible for making
sure that your washer:
- is installed, repaired, and parts
replaced by a qualified person.
- is properly installed and leveled
on a floor that can support the
weight.*
- is connected to the right kind
of outlet, electric supply, water
supply and drain.*
- is properly grounded.*
-is properly maintained.*
- is protected from the weather
and kept where the temperature
will not fall below freezing.
*See the Installation Instructions.
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Additional safetyinstructions andyourresponsibilities
• ALWAYS store detergent, laundry • ALWAYS unplug the power supply
aids and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can't reach them
- in a locked cabinet if possible.
• ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laundry
aids - especially warnings and
precautions.
• HAZARDOUS FUMES can be
formed if chlorine bleach is used in
the same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar or rust remover.
cord before attempting to service
the washer.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
You are personally responsible
for making sure that your washer:
- is used only for jobs normally ex-
pected of home automatic washers.
- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly. 3