Important Safety Instructions
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Read all Instructions before using the washer.
NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable fluids in the washer. The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder and air dry fabrics containing these materials.
NEVER allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the washer. Close super- vision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.
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tf 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. DC NOT smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open.
You are responsible for making sure that your washer:
l When discarding an old washer, ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent accidental entrapment.
l DCI NOT reach into the washer basket while it is filling with water, while agitator is moving or while basket is spinning. ff the lid is opened while the basket is spinning, the basket will automatically stop in a few seconds.
l DO NOT tamper with controls.
l NEVER use or store flammable fluids (dry- cleaning solvents, kerosene) in or near your washer. DC NOT add flammable fluids to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that can create a FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
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‘See the Installation Instructions.
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Additional safety instrktions
l ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and other materials in a cool, dry place where children can’t reach
l ALWAYS read and follow instructions on packages of detergents and laundry aids
lDC NOT wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
l HAZARDOUS FUMES can form if chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as ammo- nia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover.
and your responsibilities
l ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before attempting to service the washer.
l DC NOT machine wash glass fiber materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation.
l You are responsible for making sure that your washer:
-is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.
-is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
