LG WM3988HWA User's Manual & Installation Instructions page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
_WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
&WARNING:
TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.
• Before use, the washer must be properly installed as
described in this manual.
• Do not wash articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could
ignite or explode.
• 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.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been used
for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not been used for such a
period, before using the washer, turrl 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.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer is
used near children.
• Before the washer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to prevent children from
climbing inside.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or
attempt any servicing other than as described in this
manual. We strongly recommend that any service be
performed by a qualified individual.
• See Installation Instructions for grounding
requirements.
• ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions
supplied by the garment manufacturel:
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your
washer. Items contamklated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a
load to catch fire.
• Use fabric _oftellers or products to eliminate static only
as recommended by the manutacturel:
• This washer is not designed for maritime use or for
mobile installations such as in RVs, aircraft, etc.
• Turn off the water taps and unplug the washer if the
machine is to be left for an extended period of time,
such as during vacations.
• Do not use to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber=like materials.
• Packaging material can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging from
children.
• Always check the inside of the washer for foreign
objects before loading laundry. Keep the door closed
when not in use.
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 electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and 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 resug in risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it does not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Failure to follow these warnings can cause
serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
_WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
&WARNING:
TO reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.
• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for
detailed grounding procedures. Installation
instructions are packed in the washer for installeCs
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 can cause serious
injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• For personal safety, tbis 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 can
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
can 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 can cause serious injury, fire, electrical
shock, or death.
• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid
floor. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
leak damage.
• Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an
adapter or extension cord. Plug into a grounded
3-prong outlet. Failure to follow these warnings can
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.
• Repair or replace immediately all power cords
that have become frayed or othel_vise damaged.
Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either end. Failure
to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
• When installing or inoving the washer, be careful
not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• The washer must be installed and electrically
grounded by a qualified service person in
accordance with local codes 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.
• 9o not install the washer in hulnid spaces to
reduce the risk of electric shock. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical
shock, or death.
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