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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING--Toreducethe risk of
fire. electric shock, orinjuryto
_oerSons when using your appliance,
llow basic precautions_ including
the following:
• Usethis applianceonlyfor its
intendedpurpose as describedin
this Useand Casebook.
• This washer
must be properly
installedand located in accordance
with the Insolation Instructions
before it is used.
If you did
not
receive an Insolation Instructions
sheet with your washer_ you can
obtain one by contactingthe service
locationnearest you.
-Properly ground to conform with
allgoverning codes and ordinances.
Follow details in Instigation
Instructions.
-Installor store where it will not
beexposedto temperatures below
freezing orexposed to the weather.
--Connecttoa properly rated.
protectedandsized power supply
circuit to avoidelectrical overload.
Connect to adequateplumbing
and drain facilities as describedin
the InstallationInstructions.
• Turnoff waterfaucetswhen
the washer is not in use to relieve
pressure on hoses andvalves, a nd to
mi_
leakage ifa hose or valve
should breaker rupture.
* Whendisconnectingthis
appliance p ullby the plug rather
thanthecordto avoid damage to the
cord orjunctionofcordand plug.
Make sure that thecordislecatedso
that it willnotbesteppedon, tripped
over or othepxise subjectedto
damage or stress.
eDo not repair or replace any part
of theappliance or attempt any
sewicing unlessspecifically
recommendedin this Use and Care
TO
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nunnntze
t e _ibility
of injury:
• Do not mix chlorine bleachwith
ammomaor acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
producea toxic gas which may
cause death.
• Do notwashor dry articles
thathavebeencleaned in. washed
in_ soaked in_orspotted with
combustible or explosive substanczs
tsuch as gasoline, degreasers,
dry-cleaning solvents_kerosene_
etc. which may give offvalmrsthat
could igniteor explode.
Do not add these substancesto the
wash water, and do not use these
substancesaround your washer
and/or dryer during operation.
• HYDROGEN GAS is produced
by the chemical action within your
water heater and the gas can
accumulatein the water heater
and/orwater pipes if hot water has
not been used for aperiodoftwo
weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS
CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER
THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. So to
prevent thepossibility of damage or
injury, ifyouhavenot used hot
water for two weeks or more_or
move intoa residencein which the
hotwater system maynot have been
used for some time, turn on all hot
water faucets andallow them to run
for several m inutesbeforeusing any
electrical a ppliance which is
connected to the hot water system.
Thiswill allowany hydrogengas to
escape.Since the gas is flammable,
do not smoke or use an open flame
or applianceduring this process.
• Neverreach into washer whileit
is moving.
Befogeloading,
unloading
or addingclothes,push in the Cycle
Selector knob to "STOP"position,
thenwait until the machinehas
completely stopped before opening
theli
.
Id
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• Close supervisionis neces_
ifthisappliance is usedbyor near
children Do not allowchildrento
p 1 a y onoriwiahthisiap#ia_ce
or anydiscarded appliance Dispose
discarding washer, or removing
from service, remove thewasherlid.
etc.)out of the reachofchildren,
all warningso_n c ontainer labels to
avoid personali_J2ary.
• Keepthe area around and
from the accumulation ofcombustible
materials, suchas lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, e tc.
* Keepthe floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
the po ssibility"_4irpping.
* To minimize the possibiliU
of electric shock, unptugthis
appliance fromthe power supply
before attemp_
any maintenance
or cleaning texcept the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
disco nne ct theappliancefromthe
power supply.
ifit is
damaged, _nctiorfing
i
pmi_ly _sas_mbtM_ or has
missing or broken,m; including a
• Neverefimb onor stand on the
washertop.
your washer. Skin irritationcould
resulfrom the remaininl_articles
• at may_ picked up iyy¢loth_g
during _bsequent _her
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