Samsung WA5471AB Series User Manual page 6

safety information
INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
CAUTION
Position the appliance so that the power plug is easily accessible.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire due to electric leakage.
Install your appliance on a level and hard floor that can support its weight.
- Failing to do so may result in abnormal vibrations, noise, or problems with the product.
Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or
during a thunder/lightning storm.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
CRITICAL USAGE WARNINGS
WARNING
If the appliance is flooded, cut the power immediately and contact your nearest service
center.
If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power
plug immediately and contact your nearest service center.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
In the event of a gas leak (such as propane gas, LP gas, etc.), ventilate the area
immediately. Do not turn any appliance or light on or off.
- Do not use a ventilating fan.
- A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
Do not wash items contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or
other flammable or explosive substances.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, or an explosion.
Do not open the washer door by force while it is operating (high-temperature washing/
drying/spinning).
- Water flowing out of the washer may cause burns or cause the floor to be slippery.
This may result in injury.
- Opening the door by force may cause damage to the product or injury.
Make sure to remove the packaging (sponge, styrofoam) attached to the bottom of the
washer before using it.
Do not insert your hand under the washer.
- This may result in injury.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not turn the appliance off by unplugging the power plug while the washer is in operation.
- Plugging the power plug into the wall socket again may cause a spark and result in
electric shock or fire.
Keep all packaging materials well out of the reach of children, as packaging materials can
be dangerous to children.
- If a child places a bag over its head, it may suffocate.
Do not let children or infirm persons use this washer unsupervised.
- Failing to do so may result in electric shock, burns or injury.
Do not insert your hand or a metal object under the washer while it is operating.
- This may result in injury.
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