Washer Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

	WARNING		To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using

			your washer, follow basic precautions including the following:

•Read all instructions before using your washer.

•Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials.

•Flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be used or stored in or near your washer. Do not add flammable fluids to your wash water. These substances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard or explosion.

•Do not allow children to operate, play with, or crawl on or inside your washer. Supervise children closely when your washer is used near them.

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

•After starting a cycle, do not reach into the basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is pushed in and all motion stops.

•Do not tamper with the controls.

•If your hot water has not been used recently (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up in your water heater and your hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO- SIVE. 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 your faucet while it is open.

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•Have only a qualified person install, repair, or replace parts on washer.

•Maintain washer properly.

•Protect washer from the weather and keep it where the temperature will not fall below freezing.

•Install and level washer on a floor that can support the weight.†

•Connect washer to the correct

3-prong outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and drain.†

•Ground washer properly.†

†See the Installation Instructions.

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Understanding your responsibilities

•Store detergent, laundry aids, and other materials in a cool, dry place where children cannot reach them (in a locked cabinet if possible).

•Read and follow instructions on pack- ages of detergent and laundry aids, especially warnings and precautions.

•Do not use chlorine bleach and ammo- nia or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.

•Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.

•Unplug power supply cord before attempt- ing to service your washer.

•Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to the fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.