Kenmore 417 Series Owner's Manual page 3

ThisUseand CareGuideprovides
generaloperatinginstructionsfor
yourwasher. I talsocontains
information a boutfeatu r es for
several o_ermodels.You rwasher
maynothaveeveryfeatureincluded
here.
Usethewasheronlyasinstructed in
this Useand CareGuideandthe
Operating Instructions included
vvi_yourvvasher.
You r safety and the safety of
others is very important.
Wehaveprovided manyimportant
safetymessages in the Useand
CareGuide, Operating Instructions,
Installation Instructions andonyour
appliance.Always read andobeyall
safetymessages.
_This isthesafetyalert symboI.
This symbol alertsyoutohazards
thatcan killor hurtyou orothers.All
safetymessageswilI be preceded by
thesafetyalertsymbolandtheword
"DANGER'or'WARNI NG". These
wsrdsmean:
_Youwill bekilled or
seriouslyinjuredifyoudontfolIow
instruclJons.
_ou can be killed or
seriouslyinjured ifyoudontfolIow
instruclJons.
All safety messages will identify
the hazard, tel lyou howto reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you
whatcan happen ifthe
instructions are notfolIowed.
InstructionalVideo
An instructional video has been
includedvvith yourwasher. It
highlights features uniquetothis
tumbleactionwasher and wilI help
you operateyour washer correctly.
Thisvideo is especialIyhelpful if
your previouswasherwas a
vertical-axis model.
lmporta nt Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this washer.
_To reducethe riskoffire, electrical shock, or injuryto persons
vvhen usingthiswasher, complywiththebesicvvarningslisted below.
Failuretocomplywiththesewarningscould resultin serious personal
injuries.
Prevent Fi re
_Do notwash itemsthat havebeen previouslycleaned in,
soaked in, orspottedwith gasoline, clean ing solvents, kerosene, cooking oils,
waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the was her. These
substances give offvapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.
Do not putoiIy or greasy rags or clothing on top of the was her.
These substances give off vapors thatcould ignitethematerials.
_ Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or otherflammable or
explosivesubstancestothewash water. Thesesubstances giveoffvapors
thatcould igniteorexplode.
_U nder certain conditions, hydrogen gas maybe prod uced in a
hotwatersystemthat has not been usedfor 2weeksor more. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. Ifthe hot water system has not been used for such a
period, before usingthewasher, turn on aIIhotwaterfaucetsandletthewater
flowfrom each for several minutes. ThisvvilI release anyaccumulated
hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gasisflammable; do notsmokeor usean open
flameduringthistime.
Do notstoreor use gasolineor other fiammablevapors or
Iiquids in thevicinityofthis or anyother appliance.
Failuretocomplywiththesewarningscould resultinfire, expIosion,
serious bodilyinjuryand/ordamagetotherubberor plasticparts of the
vMa_her.
ProtectChildren
Do notalIowchild ren to playon or in thewasher. Close
supervision ofchildren is necessarywhen thewasher is used nearchildren.
Aschildren grow, teach themtheproper, safeuseofallappliances.
_ Destroythe carton, plastic bag and other packing materials
afterthewasheris unpacked. Children mightusethemfor play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads or plasticsheets can becomeairtight
chambers.
Keep Iaundryproducts outofchildren's reach. To prevent
personalinjury, observeallwarnings on product labels.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove
the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
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