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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjurytopersons
when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following.
•Unplugthewasherbeforecleaning
•Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to
clean the washer.
•Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the
washer.
•Do not wash items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking
oil.
•Disconnect this appliance from the power supply before
attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to
the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the
power supply.
•Do not combine detergents, fabric softeners, and/or other
laundryproductsfromdierentmanufacturersforuseina
load,unlessspeciedonthelabel.
•Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar. Follow package directions when using laundry
products.
•Do not reach into the washer while parts are moving.
Before
loading, unloading, or adding items, push in the cycle selector
knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before
reaching inside.
RefertoINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfordetailed
grounding procedures.
Donot,underanycircumstances,cutorremovethethird
(ground) prong from the power cord.
Forpersonalsafety,thisappliancemustbeproperly
grounded.
Thepowercordofthisapplianceisequippedwitha
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong
(grounding) wall outlet
•This washer must be plugged into a 120VAC, 60Hz
grounded outlet.
Havethewalloutletandcircuitcheckedbyaqualied
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
•Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Donotinstalloncarpet.Installthewasheronasolidoor.
Donotremovegroundingprong.Donotusean adapter or
extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Donot,underanycircumstances,cutorremovethethird
(ground) prong from the power cord.
Thewashershouldalwaysbepluggedintoitsown
individualelectricaloutletwhichhasavoltagerating
thatmatchestheratingplate.Thisprovidesthebest
performanceandalsopreventsoverloadinghousewiring
circuitswhichcouldcausearehazardfromoverheated
wires.
Neverunplugyourwasherbypullingonthepowercord.
Alwaysgripplugrmlyandpullstraightoutfromthe
outlet.Failuretofollowthiswarningcancauseserious
injury,re,electricshock,ordeath.
Immediatelyrepairorreplaceallpowercordsthathave
becomefrayedorotherwisedamaged.Donotuseacord
thatshowscracksorabrasiondamagealongitslengthor
ateitherend.Consultwithaqualiedservicetechnician.
Failuretofollowthiswarningcancauseseriousinjury,re,
electricshock,ordeath.
Wheninstallingormovingthewasher,becarefulnotto
pinch,crush,ordamagethepowercord.Failuretofollow
thiswarningcancauseseriousinjury,re,electricshock,or
death.
Thewashermustbeinstalledandelectricallygrounded
byaqualiedservicetechnicianinaccordancewithlocal
codestopreventshockhazardandassurestabilityduring
operation.
Thewasherisheavy.Twoormorepeoplewillbeneeded
toinstallandmovetheappliance.Failuretodosocan
resultindamagetopropertyorseriousbodilyinjury.
Storeandinstallthewasherwhereitwillnotbeexposed
totemperaturesbelowfreezingorexposedtooutdoor
weatherconditions.Failuretofollowthiswarningcan
causeseriousleakdamage.
Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,donotinstallthe
washerinhumidspaces.Failuretofollowthiswarningcan
causeseriousinjury,re,electricshock,ordeath.
Toreducetheriskofpersonalinjury,adheretoallindustry
recommendedsafetyproceduresincludingtheuseoflong
sleevedglovesandsafetyglasses.Failuretofollowallof
thesafetywarningsinthismanualcouldresultinproperty
damage,personalinjuryordeath.
Neverattempttooperatethisapplianceifitisdamaged,
malfunctioning,partiallydisassembledorhasmissingor
brokenparts,includingadamagedcordorplug.
Tominimizethepossibilityofelectricshock,unplugthis
appliancefromthepowersupplyordisconnectthewasher
atthehouseholddistributionpanelbyremovingthefuse
orswitchingoffthecircuitbreakerbeforeattemptingany
maintenanceorcleaning.
WARNING