Panasonic WSLM1100, WSLP1100, WSLS1100 owner manual Your Laundry Area

Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.

If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

PROPER INSTALLATION

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

■ Install or store where it will not be exposed	■ Properly ground washer to conform with all
to temperatures below freezing or exposed	governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
to the weather.	in Installation Instructions.

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

■ Keep the area underneath and around your	■ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
appliances free of combustible materials such	used by or near children. Do not allow children to
as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.	play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.

WHEN USING THE WASHER

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

■Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait until the machine has completely stopped

before opening the lid.

Use this	■ Do not use sharp objects around the control
	panel. They may damage it.
appliance
only for its ■ Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
intended	acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing
purpose as	different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which
described in	may cause death.

this Owner’s ■ Do not wash or dry articles that have been
Manual.	cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
	with combustible or explosive substances (such as
	wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
	solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or
	explode. Do not add these substances to the wash
	water. Do not use or place these substances around
	your washer or dryer during operation.

■The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s wash and care instructions.

■To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. NOTE: Turning the washer off does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

■Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

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