Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING! 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.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any
PROPER INSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
■ Install or store where it will not be exposed | ■ Properly ground washer to conform with all |
to temperatures below freezing or exposed | governing codes and ordinances. Follow details |
to the weather. | in Installation Instructions. |
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
■ Keep the area underneath and around your | ■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is |
appliances free of combustible materials such | used by or near children. Do not allow children to |
as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. | play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance. |
WHEN USING THE WASHER
Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
■Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
Use this | ■ Do not use sharp objects around the control | |
panel. They may damage it. | ||
appliance | ||
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only for its ■ Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or | ||
intended | acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing | |
purpose as | different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which | |
described in | may cause death. | |
this Owner’s ■ Do not wash or dry articles that have been | |
Manual. | cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted |
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| with combustible or explosive substances (such as |
| wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, |
| solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or |
| explode. Do not add these substances to the wash |
| water. Do not use or place these substances around |
| your washer or dryer during operation. |
■The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s wash and care instructions.
■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. NOTE: Turning the washer off does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
■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.
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