Kenmore 8526119A manual Washer Safety, Your safety and the safety of others are very important

WASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

	This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
l_	All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or
	his is the safety alert symbol.
	"WARNING." These words mean:
	You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
	immediately follow instructions.
	You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
	follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

	IMPORTANT	SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:	To reduce the risk of fire, electric	shock, or injuryto persons when using the washer, follow			basic
precautions,	including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the washer.			• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.		Close
• Do not wash articles that have been previously			supervision of children is necessary when the washer is
			used near children.
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable,			Before the washer is removed	from service or discarded,
or explosive	substances as they give off vapors		remove the door or lid.
that could ignite or explode.			Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator
• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or
			is moving.
other flammable, or explosive substances to the
			Do not install or store the washer where it will be
wash water. These substances give off vapors
			exposed to the weather.
that could ignite or explode.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be			Do not tamper with controls.
produced in a hot water system that has not been			Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS			attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not
			in this manual or in published	user-repair instructions
been used for such a period, before using the			that you understand and have	the skills to carry out.
washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets
			See "Electrical Requirements"	for grounding instructions.
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.

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