Whirlpool AL5143V, L4132V, AX6245V Important Safety Instructions, Contents PageNo, Before you wash

Important Safety Instructions

Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury when using your washer, by following basic precautions, including the following:

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Product Registration

Energy-saving tips

Important Safety Instructions

Before you wash

Using your washer

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. Read all instructions before using your washer.

. Do Not wash items cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, paint, wax or other flammable or explosive substances in the washer. The fumes can create a fire or explosion. Always hand-wash and air-dry fabrics containing these materials.

I Do Not allow children to play on or inside the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near them.

. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment.

. Do Not reach into the washer until all motion stops. If the lid is opened while the basket is spinning, the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds.

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

n Do Not tamper with controls. mYou are responsible for making

sure that your washer is installed, repaired and parts replaced by a qualified person.

l Do Not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. The substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

. If hot water has not been used recently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your washer, turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes. This will allow gases to escape. Do Not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open.

. The washer must be electrically grounded. See Installation Instructions.

. Store detergent and laundry products in a cool, dry place out of children’s reach. A locked cabinet is recommended.

. Read and follow instructions on detergent and laundry packages. Pay special attention to warnings and precautions.

n Do Not use chlorine bleach in the same wash as ammonia, vinegar, rust remover or other acids.

Hazardous fumes can form.

. Do Not machine-wash glass fiber materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

. Do Not use or store dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene or other flammable or explosive substances in or near your washer. These substances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Load the washer	;
Select water-level and load size -	3
Select water temperature	L(
Select cycle and wash time	4
Tostart	i
To stop at any time
Rinse and spin	4
Normal operations	4
Using special model features
AL4132 Large-Capacity,
Single-SpeedWasher
AL5143 Large-Capacity,
Single-SpeedWasher
AL6245 Large-Capacity,
Two-Speed Washer
AX5133 Super-Capacity,
Single-SpeedWasher
AX6245 Super-Capacity,
Two-Speed Washer
Laundry load guide	7
Caring for your washer
After washing	::
When not washing
Before leaving on vacation	7
To protect your washer from freezing -	7
Common washing problem	8-9
Laundry tips	10
Water hardness
Laundry products	10
Tints and dyes	10
Stain removal guide	10
Before you call for service	11
warranty	12

Before you wash

. Turn all pockets inside out and empty.

n Turn down cuffs. Brush away lint

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and dirt.

. Close zippers, snaps and hooks and remove pins, buckles and other hard objects to prevent scratching laundry basket, agitator or snagging other items.

Remove unwashable trim and ornaments.

. Tie strings and sashes to prevent tangling.

. Mend tears, loose hems and seams.

. Treat spots and stains. Pre-soak if necessary.

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