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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to per-
sons when using your washer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the
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If hot water has not been used recently
washer. (usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen
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NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, gases may build up in the water heater
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gas- and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
oline, or flammable fluids in the washer. GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD damage, before using your washer, turn
or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder on all hot water faucets and allow water to
and air dry fabrics containing these run for several minutes. This will allow
materials. gases to escape. DO NOT smoke or use
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NEVER allow children to operate, play any open flame near the faucet while it is
with, or crawl inside the washer. Close open.
supervision of children is necessary when
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You are responsible for making sure
the washer is used near children. that your washer:
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When discarding an old washer, AL- - is installed, repaired, and has parts re-
WAYS remove the lid to prevent acciden- placed by a qualified person.
tal entrapment. - is properly installed and leveled on a
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DO NOT reach into the washer basket floor that can support the weight?
while it is filling with water, while agitator is - is connected to the correct 3-prong out-
moving or while basket is spinning. If the let, electric supply, water supply and
lid is opened while the basket is spinning, drain:
the basket will automatically stop in a few - is properly earthed:
seconds. - is properly maintained:
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DO NOT tamper with controls. - is protected from the weather and kept
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NEVER use or store flammable fluids where the temperature will not fall below
(dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) in or freezing.
near your washer. DO NOT add flamma-
*See the “Installation Instructions.”
ble fluids to the wash water. These sub-
stances give off vapors that can create a
FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
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Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and
other materials in a cool, dry place where
children can’t reach them - in a locked cabi-
net if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions on
packages of detergents and laundry aids -
especially warninqs and precautions.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord be-
fore attempting to service the washer.
DO NOT machine wash glass fibre mate-
rials. Small particles can stick to fabrics
washed in following loads and cause skin
irritation.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as
ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust
remover.
You are responsible for making sure that
your washer:
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is used only for jobs normally expected of
home automatic washers.
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is not run by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.
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