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WARNING
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust
removers, acid or products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes
which can cause serious injury or death.
Safety
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PREVENT INJURY
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability • during operation, the washer must be installed
and electrically grounded by a qualifi ed service
person in accordance with local codes. Instal-
lation instructions are packed in the washer for
installer’s reference. Refer to INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding proce-
dures. If the washer is moved to a new location,
have it checked and reinstalled by a qualifi ed
service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the • washer, the electrical power cord of the washer
must be plugged into a properly grounded and
polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding
prong must never be removed. Never ground the
washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension
cord or an adaptor plug.
Follow package directions when using laundry • products. Incorrect usage can produce poison-
ous gas - resulting in serious injury or death.
Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 • load unless specifi ed on the label.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or • acids such as vinegar.
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE
WASHER
To prevent serious personal injury and damage • to the washer:
All repairs and servicing must be performed by • an authorized servicer unless specifi cally rec-
ommended in this Use & Care Guide. Use only
authorized factory parts.
Do not tamper with controls.•
Do not install or store the washer where it will be • exposed to the weather.
Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid • fl oor. It may be necessary to reinforce the fl oor to
prevent vibration or movement.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect • this appliance from the power supply before
attempting any user maintenance. Turning the
controls to the OFF position does not disconnect
this appliance from the power supply.
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer • while parts are moving. Before loading, unload-
ing or adding items, push in the cycle selector
knob and allow the drum to coast to a complete
stop before reaching inside.
This washer is equipped with an electrical over-• load protector. The motor will stop if it becomes
overheated.
Failure to comply with these warnings could • result in serious personal injuries.
Important Safety Instructions, continued
WARNING
FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Avoid fi re hazard or electrical shock. Do not use
an adaptor plug or extension cord or remove
grounding prong from electrical power cord.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fi re or death.