Important
Safety
Instructions
WARNING:
To reduce
the risk of fire, explosion,
electric
shock, property
damage
or injury
to per-
sons when using the appliance,
follow basic safety precautions,
including
the following:
1. Read all instructions
before using the appliance.
2. As with any equipment
using
electricity
and having
moving
parts, there are potential
hazarc[s.
To use this
appliance
safely, the operator
should
become
familiar
with the instructions
for operation
of the appliance
and
always exercise care when using it.
3. Do not install or store this appliance
where
it will be
exposed
to the weather.
4. InstaI1 and Ievel washer
on a floor that can support
the
weight
5. This appliance
n-rest be properly
grounded.
Never plug
the appiiance
cord
into
a receptacle
which
is not
grounded
adequately
and in accordance
with Iocal and
national
codes. See installation
instructions
for ground-
ing this appliance.
6. To avoid the possibility
of fire or explosion:
a. Do not wash items that have been previously
cleaned
in, washed
in, soaked
in, or spotted
with gasoline,
dry-cleaning
solvents,
other flamrnabIe
or expIosive
substances
as they give off vapors that could ignite or
expIode. Hand
wash and Iine dry any items contain-
ing these substances.
Any material
on which you have used a cleaning
sol-
vent, or which is saturated
with flammable
liquids or
solids, should
not be placed
in the washer
until all
traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes have
been removed.
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10.
These
items
include
acetone,
denatured
alcohol,
gasoline,
kerosene,
some liquid household
cleaners,
some
spot
removers,
turpentine,
waxes
and wax
removers.
b. Do not add gasoline,
dry-cleaning
solvents,
or other
flammable
or explosive
substances
to the wash water.
These substances
give off vapors
that could ignite or
explode.
c. Under certain
conditions,
hydrogen
gas may be pro-
duced
in a hot water system that has not been used
for 2 weeks or n-tore. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLO-
SIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for
such a period,
before
using
a washing
machine
or
combination
washer-dryer,
turn
on ali hot water
faucets
and Iet the water flow Dora each for several
minutes. This will reiease any accumulated
hydrogen
gas. As the gas is flammable,
do not smoke or use an
open flame during
this time.
Do not reach into the appliance
if the tub or agitator
is
moving.
Do not aliow children
or pets to play on, in, or in front
of the appliance.
Close supervision
is necessary
when
the appliance
is used near children
and pets.
Do not tamper
with controls.
Do not repair or replace
any part of the appliance
or
attempt
any servicing
unless specifically
recommended
in published
user-repair
instructions
that you under-
stand and have the skills to carry out.
11.
Unplug
power supply cord before attempting
to service
your washer.
12.
The agitator
should
not be removed.
If the agitator
is
removed,
it must be replaced
by pushing
down
com-
pletely
and
the locking
screw
tightened
before
the
washer
is operated.
13.
Store laundry
aids
and other
material
in a cool, dry
place where children
cannot reach them.
14.
Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable
or cooking oil. These items may contain
some oil after
laundering.
Due to the remaining
oil, the fabric nmy
smoke or catch fire by itself.
15.
Do not use chlorine
bleach and ammonia
or acids (such
as
vinegar
or
rust
remover)
in
the
same
wash.
Hazardous
fumes can form.
16.
Do not machine
wash fiberglass
materials.
Small parti-
cles can stick to fabrics washed
in following
loads and
cause skin irritation.
17.
Before the appliance
is removed
from service
or dis-
carded, remove the door to the washing
compartment
18.
Inlet hoses are subject to damage
and deterioration
over
time. Check
the hoses
periodically
for bulges,
kinks,
cuts, wear or leaks and replace them every five years.
What
you need
to know
about
safety
instructions
Warning
and Important
Safety Instructions
appearing
in this
manual
are not meant to cover all possible conditions
and sit-
uations
that may occur. Common
sense, caution,
and care
must be exercised
when installing,
maintaining
or operating
appliance.
Always
contact
your
dealer,
distributor,
service
agent, or
manufacturer
about
problems
or conditions
you
do not
understand.
Recognize
safety
symbols,
words,
labels
WARNING
- Hazards
or unsafe practices which COULD
result in severe personal
injury or death.
CAUTION
- Hazards
or unsafe practices
which COULD
result in minor personal
injury.
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THESE
INSTRUCTIONS