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Section 1 Basic Information
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Protect Children
Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used
near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them
for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
Keep laundry products out of children’s reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
Prevent Fire
Do not obstruct the flow of ventilating air. Do not stack or place laundry or throw rugs against front or back of washer.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the
rubber or plastic parts of the washer .
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into a properly
grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed.
Never ground the washer to a gas pipe.
Do not use an extension cord or an adapter plug.
ALWAYS disconnect the washer from the electrical supply before attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do
so can result in electrical shock or injury.
Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning washer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock could occur.
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer if the drum is moving. Wait until the washer has stopped completely
before reaching into the drum.
To prevent injury and damage to the washer:
• Use only authorized factory parts.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
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