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of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when
follow basic precautions, including the following:
appliance only for its intended purpose
This washer must be properly
installed and located in accordance
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with the hstallation Instructions
you can obtain one by contacting the service
location nearest you.
—Properly
ground to conform with dl
governing codes and ordinances. Follow
where it will not be exposed
or store
to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather.
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
facilities as described in the Installation
Instructions.
use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and
to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should
break or rupture.
pull by the plug rather than the cord to
avoid damage to the cord or iunction of
cord and pl~g, Make sure th~t the cord
is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
of the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care Book or
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
To ~tiize We possibility of injury:
Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor
rust remover. Mixing can produce a
toxic gas which may cause death.
using your appliance,
Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,
combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-
cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not use these substances
around your washer antior dryer duting
operation.
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is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas
can accumulate in the water heater antior water
pipes if hot water has not been used for a period
of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS CAN
BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the
possibility of damage or injury, if you have not
used hot water for two weeks or more, or move
into a midence in which the hot water system
may not have been used for some time, turn on
several minutes before using any electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to
escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or apptiance
during this process.
Never reach into washer while it is
moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to OFF position, then
wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
Close supervision is necessary if
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this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not a~ow children
to play inside, on, or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a washer, or removing from service,
remove the washer lid.
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