Kenmore 402.4903 Series Use & Care Manual page 4

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following.
• Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents
to clean the washer. They will damage the finish.
• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the
washer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the
materials.
• Do not wash items that are soiled with vegetable or
cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering
and may catch fire.
Disconnect this appliance from the power supply before
attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to
the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from
the power supply. Failure to follow this warning cars cause
serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
Do not combine detergents, fabric softeners, and other
laundry products from different manufacturers for use in
one load unless specified on the label.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar. Follow package directions when using laundry
products. Incorrect usage cars produce poisonous gas,
resulting in serious injury or death.
Do not reach into the washer while parts are moving.
Before loading, unloading, or adding items, push in the
cycle selector knob and allow the drum to coast to a
complete stop before reaching inside.
Failure to follow this warning cars cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed
grounding procedures. Installationinstructionsare packed in
the washer for installer's reference. If the washer is moved to
a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified
service person. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning cars cause serious injury,fire, electrical shock, or death.
For personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of
electric shock hazard from this appliance.
• This washer must be plugged into a 120VAC, 6OHz
grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning cars cause
serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Failure to follow this warning cars cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Failure to follow this warning cars cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor.
Failure to follow this warning cars cause serious leak damage.
• Do not remove grounding prong. Do not use an adapter
or extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Failure to follow these warnings cars cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
• The washer should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that
matches the rating plate. This provides the best performance
and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could
cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your washer by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
• Immediately repair or replace all power cords that have
become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord
that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or
at either end. Consult with a qualified service person. Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock,
or death.
• When installing or moving the washer, be careful not to
pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. Failure to follow
this warning cars cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or
death.
• The washer must be installed and electrically grounded by
a qualified service person in accordance with Iocalcodes
to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation.
• Washer is heavy. Two or more people may be needed to
install and move the appliance. Failure to do so can result in
back or other injury.
• Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor
weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious leak damage.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the
washer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning cars
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.