Wehaveprovidedmanyim_rtantsafetymessagesinthismanualandonyourappliance,Alwaysreadandobey allsafetymessages.
Thisisthesafetyalertsym_l.
Thissym_l alertsyoutopotentialhazardsthatcanresultinprope_ damageand/orseriousbodily harmordeath.
All safety messages will follow the safety'alert sym_l and either the word DANGER or WARNING. These words mean:
Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in pro_rty damage and/or serious _dily harm or death.
Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in pro_rty damage and/or serious _dily harm or death.
All safety messages will tell you what the _tential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not foitowed.
To reduce the risk of fire, el_tric shock, or injury to _rsons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.
. Before use, the washer must be pro_rly installed as described in this manual.
. 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, 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
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 _riod, before using the washer, 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 during this time.
•Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
su_rvision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.
•Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to prevent children from climbing inside.
Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures.
•Do not tamper with controls.
•Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing other than as described in this manual. We strongly recommend that any service be performed by a qualified individual.
•See Installation Instructions for grounding requlrements.
•ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions suppiied by the garment manufacturer.
•Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your
washer, Items contaminated with cooking oiis may contribute to a chemical rea_ion that could cause a ioad
to catch fire.
•Use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static only as recommended by the manufacturer.
-This washer is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as in RVs, aircraft, etc.
•Turn off the water taps and unplug the washer if the machine is to _ left tor an extended _riod of time, such as during vacations.
•Packaging material can _ dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging from children.
•Always check the inside of the washer for foreign objects before loading laundry. Keep the door closed when not in use.
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