persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
. Use this appliance only for iti intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.
● This washer must be properly
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+onnect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
<onnect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions.
●Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture.
●When disconnecting this appliance
M~ pull by the plug rather than the cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of
<cord and plug. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
●Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Book or in published
To minimize the possibility of injury:
●Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor rust remover. Mixing can produce a
kucw , toxic gas which may cause death.
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“it● Do not wash or dry articles that
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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 during operation,
WARNINGHYDROGEN GAS A is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater andor 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 residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on all hot water faucets and Mow them to run for 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 appliance 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 this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow ctidren to play inside, on, or with this appliance or any dismrded
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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