Important Safety Instructions, continued
PROTECT CHILDREN
•Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close su- pervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
•Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materi- als after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
•Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
•Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
•Failure to comply with these warnings could result in seri- ous personal injuries.
PREVENT INJURY
•To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during opera- tion, the washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for installer’s reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified 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
•Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas - resulting in serious injury or death.
•Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.
•Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
- HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD - Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other household chemi- cals such as toilet cleaners, rust removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can cause serious injury or death.
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 autho- rized servicer unless specifically recommended 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 floor. It may be necessary to reinforce the floor to prevent vibration or movement.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appli- ance 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, unloading 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 overload pro- tector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during this time.
•Failure to comply with these warnings could result in seri- ous personal injuries.
- FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD - Avoid fire 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, fire or death.
Grounding type wall receptacle
Do not, under
any circumstances, cut, remove,
or bypass the grounding prong.
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