KitchenAid FRONT-LOADING AUTOMATIC WASHER manual Washer Safety

WASHER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following:

■Read all instructions before using the washer. ■ Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close

■ Do not wash articles that have been previously	supervision of children is necessary when the washer is
	used near children.
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable,	■ Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,
or explosive substances as they give off vapors	remove the door or lid.
that could ignite or explode.	■ Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator
■ Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or
	is moving.
other flammable, or explosive substances to the
	■ Do not install or store the washer where it will be
wash water. These substances give off vapors
	exposed to the weather.
that could ignite or explode.
■ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be	■ Do not tamper with controls.
produced in a hot water system that has not been	■ Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS	attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not	in this manual or in published user-repair instructions
been used for such a period, before using the	that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets
	■ See “Electrical Requirements” for grounding instructions.
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.

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