Important Safety Instructions - White-Westinghouse SWXG831HQ4 Use And Care Manual

GAS LAUNDRY CENTERS:
_Do not under any
circumstances cut,
_ remove, or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug
_ _ Powersupply
cord with
_ 3-prong
_ogrounding plug
CORRECT
Use this way ONLY
_Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove
grounding prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire
or death.
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine
bleach with other household chemicals such as
toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products
containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury
or death.
Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this laundry center.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety_
Instructions:
oTo reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this laundry center, comply with
the basic warnings listed below.
oFailure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
• Do not wash or dry items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning
solvents, kerosene, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the dryer. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
ode not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the laundry center. These substances give off vapors that
could ignite the materials.
• Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other fla m mable or explosive substances to the wash water. These
substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
oUnder 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, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use
an open flame during this time.
oTo prevent fire, do not use heat to dry items containing plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like
materials, or items containing feathers or down. Use Air Fluff (No Heat) only.
• Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load. The interior of the dryer, lint screen housing and exhaust
duct should be cleaned approximately every 18 months by qualified service personnel. An excessive amount
of lint build-up in these areas could result in inefficient drying and possible fire. See Care and Cleaning.
ode not operate the dryer if the lint screen is blocked, damaged or missing. Fire hazard, overheating and
damage to fabrics can occur. If your dryer hasa drying rack, always replace the lint screen when finished
using the drying rack.
oKeep area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust and
dirt.