Important Safety Instructions Contents Page No.
Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury when using your
washer, by following basic precautions, including the following:
. Read all instructions before using
your washer.
. Do Not wash items cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, paint, wax or other
flammable or explosive substances
in the washer. The fumes can
create a fire or explosion. Always
hand-wash and air-dry fabrics
containing these materials.
I Do Not allow children to play on or
inside the washer. Close
supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used
near them.
. Before the washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid
to prevent accidental entrapment.
. Do Not reach into the washer until
all motion stops. If the lid is
opened while the basket is
spinning, the basket will
automatically stop in a few
seconds.
. Do Not install or store washer
where it will be exposed to the
weather.
n Do Not tamper with controls.
m You are responsible for making
sure that your washer is installed,
repaired and parts replaced by a
qualified person.
l Do Not add gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash
water. The substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
. If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or
longer), hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and the hot
water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your
washer, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run for
several minutes. This will allow
gases to escape. Do Not smoke or
use any open flame near the
faucet while it is open.
. The washer must be electrically
grounded. See Installation
Instructions.
. Store detergent and laundry
products in a cool, dry place out of
children’s reach. A locked cabinet
is recommended.
. Read and follow instructions on
detergent and laundry packages.
Pay special attention to warnings
and precautions.
n Do Not use chlorine bleach in the
same wash as ammonia, vinegar,
rust remover or other acids.
Hazardous fumes can form.
. Do Not machine-wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can
stick to fabrics washed in
following loads and cause skin
irritation.
. Do Not use or store dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene or other
flammable or explosive
substances in or near your washer.
These substances give off vapors
that can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
Save these instructions.
Product Registration
Energy-saving tips
Important Safety Instructions
Before you wash
Using your washer
Sort the load
Load the washer ;
Select water-level and load size - 3
Select water temperature L(
Select cycle and wash time 4
To start
To stop at any time
Rinse and spin
Normal operations
Using special model features
AL4132 Large-Capacity,
Single-Speed Washer
AL5143 Large-Capacity,
Single-Speed Washer
AL6245 Large-Capacity,
Two-Speed Washer
AX5133 Super-Capacity,
Single-Speed Washer
AX6245 Super-Capacity,
Two-Speed Washer
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Laundry load guide 7
Caring for your washer
After washing
When not washing ::
Before leaving on vacation 7
To protect your washer from freezing - 7
Common washing problem 8-9
Laundry tips
Water hardness
Laundry products
Tints and dyes
Stain removal guide
Before you call for service
warranty
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Before you wash . Turn all pockets inside out and
empty.
n Turn down cuffs. Brush away lint
and dirt.
. Close zippers, snaps and hooks and
remove pins, buckles and other hard
objects to prevent scratching laundry
basket, agitator or snagging other
items.
Remove unwashable trim and
ornaments.
. Tie strings and sashes to prevent
tangling.
. Mend tears, loose hems and seams.
. Treat spots and stains. Pre-soak if
necessary.
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