Whirlpool CCW5264EW0 warranty Washer Safety, Your safety is important to us

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Washer Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To reduce the risk persons when using the washer, following:

of fire, electric shock, or injury to follow basic precautrons, including the

@Read all instructions before using the washer.

.Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

ADO 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.

aUnder certain conditions, hydro- gen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO- SIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, 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 super- vision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.

@Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door.

aDo not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is moving.

@Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.

@Do not tamper with controls.

*Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

@See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.

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Contents Laundry Assistance Or ServiceYour Caring for YourThank you for buying this appliance Please record your model’s informationOur Consumer Assistance Center Number Toll-free Your safety is important to us Washer SafetyTo order Stand Kits Parts and FeaturesPortable One-faucet Connection Washer InstallationHose connector Portable two-faucet connectionsTo disconnect washer To disconnect the washer To connect the washerStarting your washer Operating Your WasherSize Permanent Press Regular Cycle Stopping/restarting your washerSelecting a cycle and time Normal Regular cycleSoak Cycle Using Spin OnlyAfter Wash and Before Drain Manual clean lint filterUnderstanding normal washer sounds During DrainWash Understanding what happens in each cycleUsing the liquid chlorine bleach dispenser Using the liquid fabricSoftener dispenser Non-use or vacation care Cleaning your washerCaring for Your Washer Winter storage or moving careSorting Laundry TipsPreparing clothes for WashingSaving energy Loading suggestionsTowels Dellcates Water hardness Selecting water temperaturesChecking hot water temperature Water guidelinesWashing special-care items Curtains, drapes, slipcovers Diapers Elastic, spandexKnits Pillows, stuffed toys Removal guide Removing StainsStain removal rules StainIron or rust Ketchup or tomato products Fruit stainsScorch Soft drinks Stain to RemoveCause TroubleshootingCommon laundry problems ProblemCommon washer problems If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Requesting Assistance or Service in the U.S.AIf you need service If you need Replacement partsLimited TEN-YEAR Warranty Automatic Washer WarrantyLength of Warranty Full ONE-YEAR Warranty Limited FIVE-YEAR Warranty