Maytag Neptune MAH3000 Owner's Manual page 3

important Safety mnstructions ....................................
J_ W4BNING -- To reduce the risk Of fire, explos!onr electric shock, property dami_ge or injury
to persons when using your appliance_ :foilOw basic precautions, in_:iuding the following:
I_ Read all instructions before using the appliance..
2 As with any equipment using electricity and having
moving parts, there are potential h_ards. To use
this appliance safely, the operator should become
familiar with the instructions for operation of the
appliance and always exercise care when using it
.3 Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.
4. Install and level the clothes washer on a floor that
can support the weight
5. This appliance must be properly grounded.. Never
plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is
not grounded adequately and in accozdance with
local and national codes See installation instruc-
tions fbr grounding this appliance
6. To avoid the possibility of' fire or explosion:
a Do not wash items 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.. Hand wash and tine
dry any items containing these substances
Any material on which you have used a cleaning
solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liq.-
uids or solids, should not be placed in the clothes
washer until all traces of these liquids or solids
and their fumes have been removed.
These items include acetone, denatured aIcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household clean-
ers, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and
wax removers
b_ Do not add gasoline, dr3,-cleaning solvents, or
other flammable or explosive substances to the
wash water These substances give off vapors
that could ignite or explode
c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used :[or 2 weeks or more.. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE, If the hot water system has not
been used f0r such a period, before using a wash-
ing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn
on all hot water faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes.. This wilt release
any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
during this time
7_. Do not reach into the appliance if the tumbler is
moving..
8.. Do not allow children to play on or' in the appliance,.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.,
9.. Do not tamper with controls.
10 Do not repair or replace any part of' the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-
mended in published user-repair instructions that
you understand and have the skills to carry out
11o Unplug power supply cord before attempting to set _
vice your clothes washer.
12 Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry
place where children cannot reach them.
13_ Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with veg-
etable or cooking oil These items may contain some
oil after laundering, Due to the remaining oil, the
fabric may smoke or catch fire by itselfl.
14_ Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids
(such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash.
Hazardous fumes can form..
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16,
Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small
particles can stick to fabrics washed in following
loads and cause skin irritation.
Before the appliance is removed from set-vice or dis-
cazded, remove the door to the washing compart-
ment.
17. Do not sit on top of the clothes washer
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