Important Safety Instructions; Grounding Instructions - Bosch WFK 2401 Use And Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons
when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following.
1. Bosch washers are provided with two manuals; one Installation Instruction manual
and one Use and Care manual. Read all instructionsbefore using the washer.
2. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or
spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances
as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
3. 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.
4. Under cedain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that
has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS I$ EXPLOSIVE. If the hot
water system has not been used for such a pedod, before using a washing machine,
turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This
•_ will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or
use an open flame during this time.
5. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance Is used near children.
6. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door and the
power cord/plug.
7. Do not reach into the appliance if the wash drum is moving.
8. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
9. Do not tamper with.the controls.
10. Do not repair or replace any pad of the appliance or attempt any service unless
specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user
repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
11. Always be sure to unplug the washer from the electrical supply before attempting any
service. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
12. To reduce the risk of firo, clothes, cleaning rags, mop heads and the like which have
traces of any flammable substance, such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, petroleum
based oils or distillates, waxes, fats, etc., must not be placed in the washer. These
items may contain some flammable substance(s) after laundering, which may smoke
or catch fire by itself.
13. Do not use chlodne bleach with ammonia or acidic solutions (such as vinegar or rust
removers) in the Same wash load. Hazardous fumes can form.
14. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials (many curtains and window covedng use
fiberglass materials). Small padicles can remain in the washing machine and stick to
fabrics in subsequent wash loads causing skin irritation.
15. Do not sit on top of the washer.
16. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT use an extension cord or an
adapter to connect the washer to the electrical power supply.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded, in the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will
reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electdc
current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a dsk
of electdc shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the washer is propedy grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit in the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.