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WHEN USING THE WASHER
• Neverreach intowasher whileit ismoving. • Thelaundry processcan reducethe flame
Wait until the machine has completely stopped retardancg of fabrics.To avoid such a result,
beforeopening the lid. carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
wash and care instructions.
Donot mix chlorine bleach with ammonia oracids
Usethis
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual.
suchas vinegar and/or rust remover Mixing
differentchemicals can produce a
toxicgas which may cause death.
Donot wash ordry articles that havebeen
cleanedin, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosivesubstances (such as
wax,oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances give off
vaporsthat may ignite or explode. Do not add
thesesubstances to the wash water Donot use or
placethese substances around your washer or
dryer during operation.
• Tominimize the possibility of electric shock,
unplugthis appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the building's
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker before attempting
any maintenance orcleaning.
NOTE:Turningthe CycleSelectorKnob to an off
position,or pressing PAUSEdoesNOTdisconnect
theappliance from the power supply.
• Neverattempt tooperate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or hasmissing or broken parts,including a
damaged cord or plug.
WHEN NOTIN USE_-- • Turnoff water faucets to relievepressure on hoses
andvalves and to minimizeleakage if a break or
rupture shouldoccur Checkthe condition of the fill
hoses;GErecommends changing the hoses every
5years.
• Beforediscarding a washer, or removing it
from service,remove the washer lidto prevent
childrenfrom hiding inside.
• Donot attemptto repair or replace any part of this
appliance unlessspecifically recommended in this
Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skillsto carry out.
• Donot tamper with controls.
4' ,. READAND FOLLOWTHIS SAFETYINFORMATION