Important Safety Instructions
WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, property damage or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2.To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a. Do not wash or dry items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gaso- line,
Any material on which you have used a cleaning sol- vent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should not be placed in the appliance until all traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed.
These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, gaso- line, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
b. Do not add gasoline,
c.Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro- duced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO- SIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine or combination
d.Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured
e.Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with veg- etable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fab- ric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
3.Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
4.Before the appliance is removed from service or discard- ed, remove the door to the clothes washer compartment.
5.Do not reach into the appliance if the tub, agitator, or drum is moving.
6.Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
7.Do not tamper with controls.
8.Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published
9.The agitator should not be removed. If the agitator is removed, it must be replaced by pushing down complete- ly and the locking screw tightened before the washer is operated.
10.Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate stat- ic unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
11.Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load.
12.Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surround- ing areas free from lint accumulation, dust and dirt.
13.The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
14.This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not ground- ed adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See Installation Instructions for grounding this appliance.
15.Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service your appliance.
16.Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place where children cannot reach them.
17.Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form.
18.Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small parti- cles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.
19.Before the appliance is removed from service or discard- ed, remove the door to the clothes dryer compartment.
20.Install and level washer on a floor that can support the weight.
21.As with any equipment using electricity and having mov- ing parts, there are potential hazards. To use this appli- ance safely, the operator should become familiar with the instructions for operation of the appliance and always exercise care when using it.
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