Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore 417.4194 Serie Instrucciones De Instalación

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
For your safety the information in this
manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent
property damage, personal injury or loss
of life. Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING
SUFFOCATION HAZARD
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
the washer is unpacked. Children might
use them for play. Cartons covered with
rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can
become airtight chambers causing suf-
focation. Place all materials in a garbage
container or make materials inaccessible
to children.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Certain internal parts are intentionally
not grounded and may present a risk
of electrical shock if contacted during
installation. Do not contact the following
parts while the appliance is energized
• Electronic Motor Control
• Drain Pump
• Recirculation Pump
• Drive Motor
CAUTION
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
To avoid back or other injury, have more
than one person move or lift the washer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT
The instructions in this manual and all other
literature included with this washer are not
meant to cover every possible condition
and situation that may occur. Good safe
practice and caution MUST be applied
when installing, operating and maintaining
any appliance.
Maximum benefits and enjoyment are
achieved when all Safety and Operating
Instructions are understood and practiced
as a routine with your laundering tasks.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR WASHER:
1 ... in an area exposed to dripping water
or outside weather conditions. The
ambient temperature should never be
below 60° F (15.6° C) to maximize
detergent effectiveness.
2 ... in an area (garage or garage-type
building) where gasoline or other
flammables (including automobiles)
are kept or stored.
3 ... on carpet. Floor MUST be solid with
a maximum slope of 1 inch (2.5 cm).
To minimize vibration or movement,
reinforcement of the floor may be
necessary.
NOTE
The electrical service to the washer must
conform with local codes and ordinances
and the latest edition of the National Elec-
trical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada,
the Canadian Electrical Code C22.1 part 1.
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