LG Electronics F1443KDS owner manual Arnings, Loss of life

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk WARNING! of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or

loss of life.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 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 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.

•The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. 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 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.

So, do not load oiled 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 high temperature, 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.

•When a product was under water, Please call service center. There is a risk of electric shock and fire.

•Appliance connected to the water mains using new hose-sets. Old hose-sets should not be reused.

•To reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long sleeved gloves and safety glasses. Failure to follow all of the safety warnings in this manual could result in property, personal injury or death.

•Do not push down the door excessively, when washer door open. This could topple over the washer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 this will defeat the grounding plug.

•If you don’t have the proper outlet, consult an electrician.

WARNING : Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in 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.

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