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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using this appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following.
• Unplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents
to clean the washer. They will damage
the finish.
• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the
washer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite
the materials.
• Do not wash items that are soiled with vegetable or
cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after
laundering and may catch fire.
• Disconnect this appliance from the power supply before
attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to
the OFF position does not disconnect this
• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed
grounding procedures. Installation instructions are packed
in the washer for the installer's reference. If the washer is
moved to a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by
a qualified service technician. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• For personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard
3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of
electric shock hazard from this appliance.
• This washer must be plugged into a 120VAC, 60Hz
grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• Do not install on carpet. Install the washer on a solid
floor. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious leak
damage.
• Do not remove grounding prong. Do not use an adapter
or extension cord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
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the power supply. Failure to follow this
cause serious injury, fire, electric shock,
or death.
• Do not combine detergents, fabric softeners, and/or other
laundry products from different manufacturers for use in a
load, unless specified on the label.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar. Follow package directions when using laundry
products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas,
resulting in serious injury or death.
• Do not reach into the washer while parts are moving.
Before loading, unloading, or adding items, push in the
cycle selector knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete
stop before reaching inside. Failure to follow this warning
can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock or death.
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• The washer should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that
matches the rating plate. This provides the best performance
and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which
could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
• Never unplug your washer by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from the
outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire, electric shock, or death.
• Immediately repair or replace all power cords that have
become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord
that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or
at either end. Consult with a qualified service technician.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock,
or death.
• When installing or moving the washer, be careful not to
pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. Failure to follow
this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or
death.
• The washer must be installed and electrically grounded
by a qualified service technician in accordance with local
codes to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during
operation.
• The washer is heavy. Two or more people may be needed
to install and move the appliance. Failure to do so can
result in damage to property or serious bodily injury.
• Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor
weather conditions. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious leak damage.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the
washer in humid spaces. Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
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