IMFOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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W-G-TO reducetheriskof
fii electricshock, orinjuryto
Pemonswhenusingyourapp~%
followbasicprecautio~ including
thefollowing:
● Usetti applianceonlyforits
intendedpurpose
as described in
thiS use and Care Book.
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Thiswashermustbeproperly
installedandlocatedinaccordance
withtheInstallationInstructions
beforeitis used.
If you did not
receive an Installation Instructions
sheet with your washer, you can
obtain one by contacting the service
location nearest you.
–Properly groundtoconform
withallgoverningcodesand
ordinances.Followdetailsin
InstallationInstructions.
–Install or storewhereit willnot
beexposedto temperaturesbelow
freezingorexposedtotheweather.
–Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
–Comect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described in
the Installation Instructions.
. ~rn off ~ter ~uce~ when
the washer is not in use to relieve
pressure on hoses and valves, and to
minimim leakage if a hose or valve
should break or rupture.
● When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoiddamage to the
cord orjunction of cord and plug.
Make sure that the cord is located so
that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
. Do
notrepairor replaceany@
ofthe applianceorattemptany
servicingunlessspecifically
recommendedinthisUseandCare
Bookor inpublisheduser-repair
instructionsthatyouunderstand
andhavetheskillstocarryout.
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minidze the possibility
of injury:
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● Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may
cause death.
● Do not ~h or &y ~clm “
thathavebeencleanedin, washed
in, soakedin, orspottedwith
combustibleorexplosivesubstances
(suchaswax, paint,gasoline,
degreasers,dry+xming solvents,
kerosene,etc.)whichmayignite
or explode.
Donotaddthesesubstanc&tothe
washwater,and donotusethese
substancesaroundyourwasher
and/ordryerduringoperation.
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HYDROGEN GASisproduced
bythechemicalactionwithin
yourwaterheaterandthegascan
accumulateinthewaterheater
and/orwaterpipesif hotwaterhas
notbeenusedfora periodoftwo
weeksorlonger.HYDROGENGAS
CANBEEXPLOSIVEUNDER
THESECIRCUMSTANCES.Soto
preventthepossibilityofdamage
orinjury,if youhavenotusedhot
waterfortwoweeksor mom or
moveintoaresidencein whichthe
hotwatersystemmaynothave
beenusedforsometim~ turnon
@hot waterfaucetsandallow
themtorunforseveralminutes
beforeusinganyelectrical
appliancewhichiscomected to
thehotwatersystem.Thiswill
allowanyhydrogengastoescape.
Sincethegasis flammable,donot
smokeoruseanopenflameor
applianceduringthisprocess.
● Never~ch ~to -her w~e
itis moving.Beforeloading,
unloadingoraddingclothes,push
inthe CycleSelectorknobto
“STOP”position,thenwaituntil
themachine% completely
stoppedbeforeopeningthelid.
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● Closesupervisionis necessary
if thisapplimce isusedbyornear
chiklrenoDonotallowchildren
toplaykdde, onor withthis
applianceoranydiscarded
appliance.Disposeofdiscarded
appliancesandshippingor
packingmaterialsproperly.
Beforediscardingawasher,or
removingfromservice,remove
thewasherlid.
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Keep d laundry aids (such as
detergents,bleaches, fabricsofteners,
etc.) out ofthe reach of children,
pmiixablyinalockedeabinet. Observe
all Wamin
gs on container labels to
avoidpersonal injury.
● Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances free
fiumtheaccumukition ofeombustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
s Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
the possibility of slipping.
● Tominimize the possibility
ofelectric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (exceptthe removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
N~: ‘Ibrning the Cycle Selector
knob to an OFF position does N(YI’
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
. ~ not-Per
withcontrols.
● Do not operate this appliance
ifit is damaged, malfimctioning,
parthdly disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.
● Never c~b on or s~d on the
washer top.
● Do not wash fiberglass articles in
your washer. Skin irritation could
result fkomthe remaining particles
that may be pickedupby clothing
during subsequent washer use.
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