mportant Safeguards
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A KENMORE LAUNDRY CENTER. WE HOPE
YOU HAVE YEARS AND YEARS OF DEPENDABLE SERVICE.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
Included with this Kenmore Laundry Center are the Installation Instructions, Operating Instructions, and this Use and Care Guide Refer to these instructions for details on how to install and operate Laundry Center
I PORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
]_[kWARNING] Io reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using washer and dryer follow basic pre- cautions, including the following:
haust duct should be cleaned approxi- mately every I8 months by qualified service personnel An excessive amount of lint
NOTE: I he instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing, operating and main- taining any appliance
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows
2 Don't touch electrical switches.
3 Extinguish any open flames
4 Immediately call your gas supplier
PreveRt Fire
Do not wash or dry
articles that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene,
cooking oil, waxes, etc These sub- stances give off vapors that could ignite or explode
[_0_WARNING] Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of dryer These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials,
[,t_,WARNINGI Keep area around ex-
haust opening and surrounding areas free from accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
[,d_LWARNING1 Fluorocarbon aerosol spray fabric softeners are not recom- mended for use in this dryer. Damage
resulting from use of this type of softener can be considered as misuse of
dryer.
] Failure to comply with these warn- ings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to rubber or plastic parts of dryer
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap- pliance
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I_.WARNINGI Avoid fire hazard or electric shock. Do not use an adaptor
plug, extension cord or remove grounding prong from power supply cord
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[/XWARNING] Do not add gasoline, dry- cleaning solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to wash water [hese substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode
[JkWARNING] Io prevent fire, do not use heat to dry articles containing plastic, foam rubber' or similarly tex- tured
[_,WARNING] Under certain condi- tions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE, If hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let water flow from each for several minutes, I'his will release any accumulated hydrogen gas As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time
[_WARNINGI Clean lint screen before or after each load The interior of the machine, lint screen housing and ex-
Protect Children
[AiLWARNINGI Do not allow children to play on or in Laundry Center Close supervision is necessary when Laundry Center is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances
[,I_WARNING] Destroy carton, plastic bags and metal band after Laundry Center is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with
rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
[J_kWARNING1 Keep laundry products out of children's reach Io prevent per- sonal injury, observe all warnings on product labels,
[,_WARNINGj Before Laundry Center is
removed from service or discarded, remove lid to washer and dryer compar't- merits to prevent accidental entrapment.
] Failure to comply with these warn-
ings could result in serious personal in- juries
