Dometic WDCVLW Installation & User Manual page 4

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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DO NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
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DO NOT repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that
you understand and have the skills to carry out.
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Never stop a drying before the end of the program as heat will be lost extending the dry cycle
time.
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Disconnect power cord plug from the power socket before cleaning or maintenance.
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Sharp or metal Objects such as coins, nails, screws, pebbles, jewelry, hair broaches or curlers,
or hand tools may cause serious damage to this appliance.
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Make sure that all pockets of clothing to be laundered are emptied.
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Disconnect the power and shut off the water supply when the appliance is not in use for any
period of more than one week.
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Please check whether the water inside the drum has been drained before opening the door. DO
NOT open the door if there is any water visible.
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DO NOT try to repair the machine by yourself. The machine may be damaged or more trouble-
some repair work may be caused and even dangerous operation may take place if it is repaired
by any inexperienced or unqualified person.
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If the plug (power cord) is damaged, have it replaced by the manufacturer or a service agent to
avoid any danger.
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This is a 120v/60Hz appliance. Make sure you connect the power cord to a 120v/60Hz power
source.
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Make sure you only use this appliance on a dedicated 120V electrical circuit that has an ampaci-
ty rating of no less than 15 Amps and has over current protection at no more than 15 Amps.
NEVER DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD WITH WET HANDS!
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Take care that power supply voltage and frequency are identical to those of washing machine.
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DO NOT use any socket with rated current less than that of washing machine. Never pull out
power plug with wet hand.
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To ensure your safety, power cord plug must be inserted into a National Electric Code Compliant
three blade grounded outlet. Check carefully and make sure that your socket is properly and
reliably ground.
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This machine must be repaired only by an authorized service center and only authentic accesso-
ries and service parts can be used.
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An appliance shall be clearly and permanently marked with a warning that the appliance is in-
tended for use only with fabrics that have been washed with water as a cleaning agent.
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If connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use time-delay fuses with this appliance.
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DO NOT use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manu-
facturer of the fabric product.
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DO NOT use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materi-
als. The interior of the appliance should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
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DO NOT place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
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APPENDIX
Clothing Care Labels
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To avoid fire, electrical shock and other accidents, please remember the follow-
ing:
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Only the voltage indicated on power label can be used. If you are not clear of
the voltage at home, please contact the local power company.
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When you are using the heating function, the maximum current through the
washing machine will reach 12A. Therefore, please make sure the power
supply units (current, voltage and cable) have a minimum circuit ampacity of
15A .
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Protect the power cord properly. Power cord shall be fixed well so that it will
not trip people or be damaged.
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DO NOT connect this machine to:
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A receptacle that is not a National Electrical Code approved device.
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ANY extension cords.
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DO NOT make the wall-mounted socket overloaded or cable extended. Over-
loading of the wiring may cause fire or electrical shock. Do not pull out power
plug with wet hand.
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To ensure your safety, power plug must be inserted into a grounded three-
pole socket. Carefully check and ensure that your socket is properly and reli-
ably grounded.
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