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WASHER SAFETY
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All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ Read all instructions before using the washer.
■ Do not wash articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or
explosive substances as they give off vapours
that could ignite or explode.
■ Do not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable, or explosive substances to the wash
water. These substances give off vapours that
could ignite or explode.
■ Under certain conditions, 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 the hot water system has not
been used for such a period, before using the
washing machine, turn on all hot water taps and
let the water flow from each for several minutes.
This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas.
As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame during this time.
■ Do not allow children to play on or in the washer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the washer is used near children.
■ The appliance is not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without supervision.
■ Before the washer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door or lid.
■ Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator
is moving.
■ Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
■ See Installation Instructions for earthing requirements.
■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic
precautions, including the following: