Kenmore 796.3151 Use & Care Manual page 4

To reduce the risk of fire, electrlc shock, or injury to
persons when using this appllance, follow basic
precautions, including the following.
° Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
° Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents
to clean the washer. They will damage
the finish.
° Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothlng on top of the
washer. These substances give off: vapors that could ignite
the materials.
° Do not wash items that are soiled with vegetable or
cooking oll. These items may contain some oil after
laundering and may catch fire.
° Disconnect this appliance from the power supply before
attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to
the OFF position does not disconnect this appllance from
the power supply. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire, electric shock,
or death.
* Do not combine detergents, fabric softeners, and/or other
laundry products from different manufacturers for use in a
load, unless specified on the label.
° Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar. Follow package directions when using laundry
products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas,
resulting in serious injury or death.
° Do not reach into the washer while parts are moving.
Before Ioadlng, unloadlng, or adding items, push in the
cycle selector knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete
stop before reaching inside. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electric 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, electric shock, or death.
• For personal safety, this appfiance must be properly
grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• The power cord of this appffance is equipped with a
3-prong (groundlng) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong (grounding) waft outlet to minimize the possibility of
electric shock hazard from this appliance.
° This washer must be plugged into a |20VAC, 60Hz
grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
° Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrlclan to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric 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,
electric shock, or death.
floor. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious leak
damage.
° Do not remove grounding 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,
electric shock, or death.
° Refer to INSTALLATUON INSTRUCTIONS for detailed
grounding procedures. Installation instructions are packed
in the washer for the installer's reference. If the washer is
moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by
a qualified service technician. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Do not, under any clrcumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious iniury, fire, electric shock, or death.
° For personal safety, this appffance must be properly
grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric 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 |20VAC, 60Hz
grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
° Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a quafffied
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong waft 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,
electric shock, or death.
° Do not install on carpet. Instaff the washer on a solid
floor. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious leak
damage.
• Do not remove grounding 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,
electric shock, or death.
° Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled or has missing or
broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
° To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer
at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse
or switching off: the circuit breaker before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
° Do not install on carpet. Install the washer on a solid
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