safety information
Please record the serial number from the back of your washer and the date
of purchase in the space provided below.
We recommend that you keep your purchase receipt with this manual for warranty service.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date Purchased
Dealer
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, property damage or injury to persons
when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following
WARNING
1. Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
2. As with any equipment using electricity and having moving parts, there are potential
hazards. To use this appliance safely, the operator should become familiar with the
instructions for the operation of this appliance and always exercise care when using it.
3. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to bad weather.
4. Install and level the washing machine on a floor that can support the weight.
5. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a
receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national
codes. See installation instructions for grounding this appliance.
6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a. Do not wash or dry items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
c. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4_ Safety information
in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line
dry any items containing these substances. Any material on which you have used a
cleaning solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should not
be placed in the clothes washer until all traces of these liquids or solids and their
fumes have been removed.
These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid
household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
has not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for
such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn
on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This
will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke
or use an open flame during this time.