Safety Messages; Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 796.2927 Series Use & Care Manual

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey
all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can result in property damage and/or serious bodily
harm or death.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING.
These words mean:
DANGER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using this appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following.
• Before use, the washer must be properly installed as
described in this manual.
• Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry
cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive sub-
stances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
• Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
• Under 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.
As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer is
used near children.
• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the lid to prevent children from climbing inside.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in property damage and/or
serious bodily harm or death.
Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in property damage and/or
serious bodily harm or death.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not
followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
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• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed
to the weather or freezing temperatures.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt
any servicing other than as described in this manual. We
strongly recommend that any service be performed by a
qualified individual.
• See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.
• ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the
garment manufacturer.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your washer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a
chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
• Use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
• This washer is not designed for maritime use or for mobile
installations such as in RVs, aircraft, etc.
• Turn OFF the water taps and unplug the washer if the
machine is to be left for an extended period of time, such
as during vacations.
• Packaging material can be dangerous for children. There
is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging from children.
• Always check the inside of the washer for foreign objects
before loading laundry. Keep the lid closed when not in
use.
• Do not reach into the washer while parts are moving.