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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock
or injury to persons when using this appliance,
follow basic safety precautions, including the
following:
• Do not wash articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other
fl ammable or explosive substances as they give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or
other fl ammable or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances as they give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
be produced in a hot water system that 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, turn on all hot
water faucets and let the water fl ow for several
minutes before using the washing machine. This
will release any accumulated hydrogen gas.
Do not smoke or use an open fl ame during this
process.
• Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or
agitator is moving.
• Do not install or store this appliance where it will
be exposed to the weather.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifi cally recommended in the user
maintenance instructions or in published user
repair instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
• Do not operate the appliance when the water
pressure is lower than 7 PSI or higher than
0.5MPa to avoid damage to the inlet system.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) whose physical, sensory or
mental capabilities may be different or reduced,
or who lack experience or knowledge, unless such
persons receive supervision or training to operate
the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. Grounding
reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an
escape wire for the electrical current.
This appliance has a cord that has a grounding
wire with a 3-prong plug. The power cord must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a 2-prong wall outlet, it must be
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall
outlet. The serial rating plate indicates the voltage
and frequency the appliance is designed for.
WARNING -
Improper use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualifi ed electrician or service agent
if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Do not connect your appliance to extension
cords or together with another appliance in the
same wall outlet.
Do not splice the power cord.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the
third ground prong from the power cord. Do not
use extension cords or ungrounded (two prongs)
adapters.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similar qualifi ed person in order to avoid hazard.
Any questions concerning power or grounding
should be directed toward a certifi ed electrician.
DANGER:
Risk of child entrapment. Children must
be supervised around this appliance. Ensure that the
lid is removed before discarding this appliance.
Important Safety Information
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