Warnings; Important Safety Instructions; Save These Instructions - LG WD13020D1 Owner's Manual

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE
WARNING!
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
• Before installation, check for exterior damages. If it
has, do not install.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will
be exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with controls. Do not install the washer
in any mobile application.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer
or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or
published user-repair instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
• Keep the area underneath and around your appliances
free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used
by or near children. Do not allow children to play on,
with, or inside this or any other appliance.
• Keep small animals away from the appliance.
• Do not leave the washer door open.
An open door could entice children to hang on the door
or crawl inside the washer.
• Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait until
the drum has completely stopped.
• The laundry process can reduce the flame retardant of
fabrics.
• To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment
manufacturer's wash and care instructions.
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or
❊ Do not push on the door when it is open as it could cause the unit to
topple over or damage to the door itself.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance.
• Do not use an adapter or otherwise defeat the grounding plug.
• If you don't have the proper outlet, consult an electrician.
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mproper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage,
personal injury, or loss of life.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint,
gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc.) which may ignite or explode. Oil may remain in
the tub after a whole cycle resulting in fire during
drying where an internal dryer is fitted to the model.
So, do not load such contaminated clothes.
• Do not slam the washer door closed or try to force the
door open when locked. This could result in damage to
the washer.
• When the machine runs at high temperatures the front
door may be very hot. Don't touch it.
• 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.
• When unplugging power cord, do not pull out by
grasping the cord. Otherwise, the power cord may be
damaged.
• 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.
• Before discarding an old machine unplug it. Render the
plug useless. Cut off the cable directly behind the
appliance to prevent misuse.
• If the machine is submersed or subjected to water
spray, always call for a Service technician as there will
be a risk of electric shock and a fire hazard.
• Do not install on an elevated platform of any kind.
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