Whirlpool 3LA58OOXS manual Additional safety instructions, Your responsibilities

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

l Read all instructions before using the washer.

l NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in the washer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand laun- der and air dry fabrics containing these materials.

l NEVER allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the washer. Close supervision of chil- dren is necessary when the washer is used near children.

l When discarding an old washer,

ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment.

l NEVER put your hands into the washer until all motion stops. If the lid is opened while the basket is spinning, the basket will automati- cally stop in a few seconds.

l DO NOT tamper with controls.

lNEVER use or store flammable

fluids (dry-cleaning solvents, ker- osene] in or near your washer. DO NOT add flammable fluids to the wash water. These substances

ive off vapors that can create a PIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.

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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 in- jury or damage, before usin your washer, turn on all hot water 9aps and allow water to run for several minutes. This will allow gases to es- cape. DO NOT smoke or use any open flame nearthe faucet while it is open.

You are responsible for making sure that your washer:

-is installed, repaired, and has parts replaced by a qualified person.

-is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.*

-is connected to the correct J-prong outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.*

-is properly grounded.* -is properly maintained.*

-is protected from the weather and kept where the temperature will not fall below freezing.

*See the Installation Instructions.

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Additional safety instructions

l ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and other materials in a cool, dry place where children can’t reach them - in a locked cabinet if possible.

l ALWAYS read and follow instruc- tions on packages of detergent and laundry aids-especially warnings and precautions.

l HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover.

and your responsibilities

l ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer.

l DO NOT machine wash glass fiber materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.

l You are responsible for making sure that your washer:

- is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic

washers.

-is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

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Contents Automatic Washer Contents Your responsibilities Additional safety instructionsOperating instructions Starting Your WasherSelect a Load Size Start the washer Permanent Press Normal Cycle What Happens in Each CycleRegular Heavy Cycle Regular Normal CycleGentle Wash System Permanent Press Light Cycle Knits Gentle Normal CycleKnits Gentle Light Cycle Page Super Wash Cycle Soak CyclePage For a rinse and spin For a drain and spin Other operating instructionsLiquid bleach dispenser Magic Clean lint filterCaring for your washer To use the washer again WinterizingBefore calling for Assistance If the problem is not due to one of the above items?