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B WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock or injury to persons
while using your appliance follow
basic safety precautions, including
the following:
• Readallinstructionsbeforeusingthe
washer.
• Donotwasharticlesthathavebeen
previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances
(acetone, alcohol, kerosene, some
liquid household cleaners, some spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers) as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
• Donotaddgasoline,dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Undercertainconditions,hydrogen
gas may be produced in a hot-water
system that has not been used for 2
weeksormore.HYDROGENGASIS
EXPLOSIVE.Ifthehot-watersystem
has not been used for such a period,
before using a washing machine,
turn on all hot-water faucets 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 this time.
• Donotallowchildrentoplayonor
in the appliance. Close supervision
of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
• Beforetheapplianceisremovedfrom
service or discarded, remove the
door and the power cord / main plug
to prevent accidents.
• Donotreachintotheapplianceif
the drum is moving. Wait until the
drum has completely stopped before
opening the door.
• Donotinstallorstorethisappliance
where it will be exposed to the
weather and direct sunlight.
• Donottamperwithcontrols.
• Donotrepairorreplaceany
part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-
maintenance instructions or in
published user-repair instructions that
you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
• Thisappliancemustonlybeused
for the purpose of washing, rinsing
and spinning machine-washable
items using laundry additives that
are suitable for use in washers . The
appliance manufacturer cannot be
held responsible for damage caused
by improper or unintended use of the
appliance.
• Onlydetergents,softenersand
additives suitable for use in HE (High-
efficiency) washers may be used.
Always follow the instructions and
information given by the laundry
detergent manufacturers when using
these products.
• Alwaysfollowthefabric
care instructions of garment
manufacturers.
• Donottouchthedoorglasswhile
washing at high temperatures.
Danger of burning!
• Donotsitontopofthewasher.
• Donotclimbontothewasher.
• Destroytheshippingcarton,plastic
bag and other packing materials
after the washer is unpacked. Keep
children away from these packing
materials. Danger of suffocation from
plastic sheets and cartons!
• Donotmixchlorinebleachwith
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover when washing.
This mixture can produce hazardous
2 Important Safety Instructions