3

Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled
withaWARNINGorCAUTIONbasedontherisk
type as described below:
Tools and materials needed for installation:
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Donottrytolightanyappliance.•
Donottouchanyelectricalswitch;donotuse•
any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building or area of all occu-•
pants.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-•
bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc-
tions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the •
fire department.

Save these instructions

for future reference.

This symbol alerts you to
situations that may cause
serious body harm, death
or property damage.
This symbol alerts you to
situations that may cause
bodily injury or property
damage.

WARNING

FIREHAZARD
For your safety the information in this manual
must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent property damage,
personalinjuryorlossoflife.Donotstoreoruse
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Pre-installation requirements

Adjustable
pliers
Adjustable
wrench
3/8” or 10 mm
box wrench
OR OR OR AND AND
Ratchet and
socket set
Carpenter’s level
Universal wrench
supplied with
washer

NOTE

The electrical service to the washer must
conform with local codes and ordinances and
the latest edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, the Canadian
electrical code C22.1 part 1.

WARNING

SUFFOCATIONHAZARD
Destroythecartonandplasticbagsafterthe
washer is unpacked. Children might use them
for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads,
or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers
causing suffocation. Place all materials
in a garbage container or make materials
inaccessible to children.

CAUTION

EXCESSIVEWEIGHTHAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have more than one
person move or lift the washer.

IMPORTANT

The instructions in this manual and all other
literature included with this washer are not meant
to cover every possible condition and situation
thatmayoccur.Goodsafepracticeandcaution
MUST be applied when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
Maximum benefits and enjoyment are achieved
when all the Safety and Operating Instructions
are understood and practiced as a routine with
your laundering tasks.