Important Safety Instructions
l Read all Instructions before using the
washer.
l 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.
l 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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When discarding an old washer, ALWAYS
remove the lid to prevent accidental
entrapment.
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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.
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
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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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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.
l You are responsible for making sure
that your washer:
-is installed, repaired, and has parts
replaced by a qualffied person.
-is property installed and leveled on a floor
that can support the weight.’
-is connected to the correct 3-prong outlet,
electric supply, water supply and drain.*
is property grounded.*
is property maintained.
-is protected from the weather and kept
where the temperature will not fall below
freezing.
‘See the Installation Instructions.
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Additional safety instrktions and your responsibilities
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ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and
other materials in a cool, dry place where
children can’t reach them-in a locked
cabinet if possible.
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ALWAYS read and follow instructions on
packages of detergents and laundry aids
-especially warnings and precautions.
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DC 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.
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HAZARDOUS FUMES can form if chlorine
bleach is used in the same wash as ammo-
nia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover.
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord before
attempting to service the washer.
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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.
