EdgeStar Model CW 2200 Important Safety Instructions, To minimize the possibility of injury

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this	In keeping with your best interest and
appliance	safety, please read these carefully
WARNING--When using this appliance, always exercise	• Do not wash or dry clothes or any items that have been soaked
basic safety precautions, including the following:	in, spotted with, washed in, or cleaned in with gasoline, dry
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you	cleaning solvents or any other flammable or explosive substances,
	this could lead to vapors that could ignite or explode.
will find described in this Use and Care Guide.
	• Make sure that Dry cleaning solvents, gasoline, flammable
This washer dryer must be properly installed and located
	or explosive substances are not added or get mixed with
in accordance with installation instructions before it is used.
	the wash water. These substances give off vapors that
If you did not receive an installation instructions sheet	could ignite or explosive.
with this book, please call 1.866.517.7827 to receive	• If your washer dryer has not been used for 2 weeks or
assistance in installation.	more, there is a possibility of hydrogen gas being formed
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal,	as in any closed hot water system. Make sure that you
	turn on the water supply system and let the machine run
permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding
	and drain for a few times. This will flush out the
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and	accumulated gas, if any. In the interest of safety please
connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead	do not use an open flame and do not smoke during this
of the appliance.	time near the machine. Hydrogen gas is flammable.
	• Do not allow children to play near the machine.
Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power
	• Do nor reach into or attempt to open the machine while
supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
	the drum is moving.
Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other
	• Do not tamper with controls.
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any	• Do not repair, replace or attempt to any form of sevicing,
other appliance.	unless otherwise recommended in our user manual or		Important
Use only detergents recommended for use in a front	static unless recommended by the clothing manufacturer
	carry out any instructions that you have not understood
loading washer.	and not have skills to carry out. Always leave servicing to
Do not wash steel, plastic, knives, or other hard or abrasive	qualified personnel. Call 1.866.517.7827 for service needs.
items, to avoid damage to the drum.	• Remove the door of your washer dryer before removing
To minimize the possibility of injury	from service or discarded.
	• Do not use softeners or such forms of products to eliminate
• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately	or by the softener manufacturer.		Safety
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used	dirt or lint at all times.
after use.	• Do not dry items containing foam rubber textured materials.
• Do not abuse or tamper with controls.	• If you are using a vented machine please keep the
• Do not sit on or stand on the top of the appliance.	exhaust opening and surrounding area free from dust,
by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside,	• If you are using a vented machine please keep the exhaust		Instructions
on or with this appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances	duct and the inside of the appliance clean, free from dust,
	dirt or lint. Please check periodically.
and shipping or packing material properly. Before
	• Always keep away cooking oils and items exposed to
discarding a washer dryer remove the door.	cooking oils from your washer dryer. Contaminated
• Keep all washing detergents out of the reach of children,	items could create a chemical reaction that could
	possibly cause the load to catch fire.
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on
		The down lightning flash icon enclosed within a
container labels to avoid personal injury.
		triangle is intended to warn the user that parts used
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnet this		inside this product risk electric shock topersons.
appliance from the power supply before attempting any		The exclamation icon within the triangle is intended
maintenance		to tell the user that important operating and sevicing
• Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or drum is moving.		instructions accompany this product in paper form.
• Do not install or store this appliance, where it will be
exposed to extreme weather.
• Do not dry clothing containing rubber, foam rubber or
any rubber textured materials.
• Note: Pressing the Power button does not disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
• We recommend having a qualified technician service
your appliance.
• Gas is produced by the chemical action within the tub
of your washer dryer. It can accumulate in the tub and/or
water pipes if hot water is not used for two weeks or longer.
Some of these gases may be noxious or even combustible.
To prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have	SAVE THESE
not used the appliance for two weeks or more, or moved
moved into a residence in which the water pipes may not	INSTRUCTIONS
have been used for sometime, turn on all water faucets
on all water faucets and allow them to run for several
minutes before using this appliance.

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