INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Instructions for Use
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Important safety instructions
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance follows basic precautions, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Do not wash articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in soaked in or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, and other
flammable or explosive substances as they give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.
3. 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.
4. 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, before using a
washing machine, 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.
5. Do not allow children to play on or in the
appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near
children.
6. Before the appliance is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door.
7. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or
agitator is moving.
8. Do not install or store this appliance where it will
be exposed to the weather.
9. Do not tamper with controls.
10. Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the user-
maintenance instructions or in published user-
repair instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of
malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the
risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING-Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance-if
it will not fit the outlet; have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
