Whirlpool THIN TWIN LTE5243BW2 Use And Care Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury to persons
when using your washer/dryer, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
• Read all instructionsbefore using your
THIN "I'WIN®washer/dryer.
• Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spottedwith wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry
cleaning solvents, or other flammable
fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard
or explosion.Always hand wash and line
dry items containingthese materials.
• Flammable fluids (dry-cleaningsolvents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be
used or stored in or near your washer/
dryer. Do not add flammable fluids to your
wash water. These substances give off
vapors that can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
• Do not allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl on or insideyour washer/dryer.
Supervise children closelywhen your
washer/dryer is used near them.
• Before your washer/dryer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid and
door to prevent accidental entrapment.
• After starting a cycle, do not reach into the
basket unless the washer Cycle Control
Knob is pushed in and all motion stops.
• Do not reach into your dryer if the drum is
moving.
• Do not dry rubber, rubber-like, or heat-
sensitive materials with heat.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• If your hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in your
water heater and your hot water pipes.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To
prevent injury or damage, before using
your washer/dryer, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run for several
minutes. This will allow gases to escape.
Do not smoke or use any open flame near
your faucet while it is open.
Please ...
• Install and level washer/dryer in a well-
ventilated room and on a floor that can
supportthe weight.*
• Connect washer/dryer to the correct
3-prong outlet, electrical supply, water
supply, and drain.*
• Ground washer/dryer properly.*
• Have only a qualified person install,
repair, or replace parts on washer/dryer.
• Protect washer/dryer from the weather
and keep it where the temperature is
above 45°F (7°C).
• Maintain washer/dryer properly.
• Use only fabric softeners specifically
labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
• Do not allow lint to build up inside the
dryer or exhaust system. Cleaning should
be done periodically by a qualified
person.
• Clean lintscreen before or after each
load.
• Do not let dust, lint, paper, rags, chemi-
cals, etc. pile up around or under your
washer/dryer.
*See the Installation Instructions.
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