Safety Precautions - Samsung WA50U1 Owner's Instructions Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Precautions are divided into "Warning" and "Caution" and these show the following
meaning.
Warning: If you ignore the item with 'Warning', this may result in a serious injury or
death.
Caution: If you ignore the item with 'Caution', this may result in a slight injury or
damage to the machine.
Follow the safety precautions below properly to prevent any unexpected accident or
damage.
To ensure your safety, the machine should be grounded. (Refer to the Guide)
• Plastic parts may be deformed or damaged, and an electric shock or a fire may take place.
WARNING
Do not use a damaged power cord, plug or outlet.
• Do not let the power cord be damaged, modified, pulled, bent, twisted and do not
put a heavy object on the cord.
• This may cause an electric shock, short circuit or fire.
Do not install the washing machine near heating equipment, nor put a lit candle
or cigarette on the machine.
• This may cause fire.
If the laundry room floods and there is water filling up to the bottom of the
machine, do not enter the laundry room.
• This may cause an electric shock. Drain the water completely before entering the
room.
The machine must be grounded for your safety.
• In the case of an error or a short circuit, this may cause an electric shock.
• To see the grounding procedure, refer to the User Guide or contact the service
center.
Do not forcefully pull the plug by holding the cord, nor touch it with wet hands.
• This may cause an electric shock or fire.
The machine should be disassembled, repaired or modified only by profession-
al service engineers.
• Unauthorized repair may cause an electric shock, fire or injury.
• Call the applicable service center for any service issues.
Do not wash or place any garments with gasoline, benzene, thinner or alcohol
stains near the machine.
• This may cause an explosion or fire.
If the pins on the plug and the area where the pins are connected to the plug
are wet or dusty, clean them well.
• This may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not excessively bend the power cord, nor put a heavy object on the cord.
• This may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not put your hand or any metallic object beneath the machine while it is
working.
• This may cause an injury or damage as there is a rotation panel beneath the
machine.
Do not put your hand inside the spin basket until it stops completely.
• This may cause an injury to your hand. If the machine does not stop after you open
the lid, call the service center immediately.
Use AC 220V~240V power source, which is over 15A.
• Using a different voltage or rating may cause fire or an electric shock. Using the
machine with other electric equipment together may cause fire due to excessive
heating.
CAUTIONS
There might be a slight injury or damage when you violate this instruction.
Do not install the machine in a place which is highly damp such as on a carpet
or in a bathroom, or where the machine can be exposed to rain or snow directly
• This may cause an electric shock or fire.
Do not let a child look inside the spin basket.
• Do not leave a chair or stand near the machine.
• If the child falls into the spin basket, this may cause death.
When cleaning the machine, do not spray water on each part of the machine.
• This may decrease the life span of the machine. It can also cause fire or an electric
shock.
If you open the lid while the machine is working, all the operation will stop for
your safety.
• If the Heating washing course is set, do not put your hand into the spin basket, as
the water may be very hot, causing a burn.
• Opening the lid will not stop the water supply.
Do not use an extension cord.
• The excessive heat of the outlet may cause fire.
Do not put a heavy object on the machine.
• This may cause deformation or damage of the machine.
Be careful not to touch the drained water after the Heating washing course, as
the water may be very hot.
• This may cause a burn.
Install the machine where you can easily access the power cord and plug.
Disconnect the plug from the outlet when the machine is not in use.
• This may cause an electric shock or fire.
If you hear an unexpected sound, smell or smoke from the machine, disconnect
the plug immediately and contact the service center.
• This may cause an electric shock or fire.
In a case of gas leakage, ventilate immediately without touching the machine or
its plug.
• A spark can cause an explosion or fire.
Do not poke the buttons on the machine with a gimlet or a pin.
• This may cause an electric shock.
Turn on the tap before washing to see if there is water leakage.
• Water may leak where the hose or bolts are connected.
Do not wash waterproof garments, sheets or food with the machine.
• These may bound during spin-drying or vibrate abnormally, causing an injury.
• Unbalanced vibration may cause damage to the wall of the machine, floor and
garments.
• Umbrellas, car covers, sleeping bags, sportswear, foods, etc.
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