Washer Safety - Maytag MAT20PDFGW Instrucciones

WASHER SAFETY

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the
WARNING:
following:
precautions, including the following:
n Read all instructions before using the washer.
Read all instructions before using the dryer.
n Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in,
Keep a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) between the
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with petrol, dry-cleaning
rear of the dryer and any wall.
solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they
The operation of this appliance may affect the operation of
give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
other types of appliances which take their air supply for safe
n Do not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable
combustion from the same room. There has to be adequate
or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances
ventilation to replace exhausted air and thus avoid the
give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
back- ow of gases into the room from appliances burning
n Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a other fuels, including open res, when operating the tumble
hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. dryer. If in doubt, consult the appliance manufacturers.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has
Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see Installation
not been used for such a period, before using the washer,
Instructions for minimum clearances).
turn on all hot water taps and let the water flow from each for
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when
gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The
flame during this time.
items become warm causing an oxidation reaction in the oil.
n The appliance must be disconnected from its power source
Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items
during service and when replacing parts. The power cord plug
can become hot enough to catch re. Piling, stacking or
should be visible at all times once disconnected to verify that
storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping
power remains removed.
and so create a re hazard.
n This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons
If it is unavoidable to dry in the dryer items that have been
with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or
soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol,
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
given supervision or instructions concerning safe use of the
removers, or that have been contaminated by hair care
appliance by persons responsible for their safety. Such persons
products, should be washed in hot water with an extra
must also understand the possible hazards involved during use.
amount of detergent before being dried in the dryer. These
n The appliance can be used by children age 8 years and
items may give off vapours that could ignite or explode. Such
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
washing will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instructions concerning safe use of
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
the washer, and if they understand the hazards involved.
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
n Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
they have been given supervision or instructions concerning
continuously supervised.
use of the appliance by persons responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
The dryer should not be used if industrial chemicals have
been used for cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
n This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
applications such as staff kitchen areas, shops, offices, other
remove the doors to the drying compartment.
working environments, farm houses. It can also be used by clients
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. A door
in hotels, motels, other residential type environments, bed and
switch is tted for your safety.
breakfast type environments, areas for communal use in blocks of
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
flats, or in launderettes.
to the weather.
n No washer can completey remove oil. Do not dry anything that
Do not tamper with controls.
has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Doing
so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be
faulty.
n It is recommended that fiberglass items not be washed in coin-
operated washers. If these items are washed in the washer, run
Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
the washer through a complete cycle to rinse away any residue
any maintenance unless speci cally recommended in this
that might be left in the washer.
Use and Care Guide. Repairs and servicing should only
be carried out by competent service personnel.
n Cleaning and user maintenance by children must be supervised.
n Do not allow children to play on, in, or with the washer. Close Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
children. softener or product. Follow their instructions.
n Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove
Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load. Do not
the door or lid.
operate dryer without lint screen in place.
n Do not reach into the washer if the basket, tub, or agitator is
Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings and
moving.
adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
lint, dust, and dirt.
n The appliance inlet, power supply cord, and retainer bracket
must remain fully assembled and connected. If any component
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
becomes damaged and/or disconnected, the appliance must be
cleaned periodically by quali ed service personnel.
unplugged and the damaged component must be replaced by the
See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.
manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in
Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer.
order to avoid a hazard.
The nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
n Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the
(cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a
weather.
temperature that ensures the items will not be damaged.
n Do not tamper with controls.
Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
n After installation, access to mains plug must be maintained at all
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or
times in order to ensure immediate deactivation of the washer in
pillows tted with foam rubber pads must only be dried
case of emergency.
on a clothesline.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly quali ed
person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING:
end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed
Never stop a tumble dryer cycle before the
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