safety information

To reduce the risk of fire or explosion:

CAUTION • Do not wash items that have been washed, soaked, or treated with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other fllammable or explosive substances. They give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Rinse by hand any material that has been exposed to cleaning solvent or other fllammable liquids or solids before putting in your washer. Be sure that all traces of such liquids, solids, and fumes have been removed. Dangerous substances include acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, certain liquid housePause cleaners and spot removers, turpentine, waxes, and wax removers.

Do not put gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other fllammable or explosive substances into the washer.

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system – such as your hot water heater - that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If your hot water system has not been used for two weeks or more, turn on all hot water faucets in your home, and let the water fllow for several minutes before using your washer. This will release any hydrogen gas build–up. Since hydrogen gas is fllammable, do not smoke or light an open fllame during this time.

Ventilate the room immediately without touching the power plug if there is a gas leak. Unplug the power cord before servicing your washer.

Do not reach into the appliance when the tub is moving.

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Do not reach under the appliance with your hands or with an object as you may be injured by the spinning parts beneath the washer.

Do not let children play on or in your washer. Children may be seriously injured if trapped inside.

Do not let children attempt to look into the washer as falling into the washer is extremely dangerous and may be fatal.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Do not repair, replace, or service any part of your washer yourself unless you fully understand the recommended user–repair instructions and have the skills to carry them out. Work done by an unauthorized person may void your warranty.

Store laundry detergents and other laundry supplies in a cool, dry place out of children’s reach.

Disconnect the hoses and turn off the water when not using the washer.

If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Do not forcefully bend the power cable or place any heavy objects on the cable.

Do not touch the power cord with wet hands.

Do not overload the power outlet with too many appliances.

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