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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
• Do not attempt to separate any panels or disassemble the appliance.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. All repairs and
servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel unless
specifically recommended in this Owner's Manual. Use only
authorized factory parts.
• Do not push down the door excessively, when the appliance door is
open.
• Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.
• Do not wash any items that are specified by the manufacturer as not
washable on the care label.
• Keep the area underneath and around the appliance free of
combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
• Do not leave the appliance door open. Children may hang on the door
or crawl inside the appliance, causing damage or injury.
• Do not put in, wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances
(such as waxes, wax removers, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,
drycleaning solvents, kerosene, petrol, spot removers, turpentine,
vegetable oil, cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, etc.). Improper use can
cause fire or explosion.
• Do not use or store flammable or combustible substances (ether,
benzene, alcohol, chemical, LPG, combustible spray, gasoline,
thinner, petroleum, insecticide, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.) near
the appliance.
• Never reach into the appliance while it is operating. Wait until the
drum has completely stopped.
• Do not touch the door during a high temperature programme.
• In case of a water leak from the appliance or flood, disconnect the
power plug and contact the LG Electronics customer information
centre.
• Turn off water taps to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to
minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the
condition of the fill hoses; they should be replaced after 5 years.
