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Safety Information

Explanation of Safety Messages

Precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAU-
TION”), followed by specific instructions, are found in this manual
and on machine decals. These precautions are intended for the per-
sonal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and those maintaining
the machine.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if

not avoided, will cause severe personal injury or

death.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

could cause severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

may cause minor or moderate personal injury or prop-

erty damage.

Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT” and “NOTE”)
are followed by specific instructions.

IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to inform

the reader of specific procedures where minor machine

damage will occur if the procedure is not followed.
NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate in-

stallation, operation, maintenance or servicing informa-

tion that is important but not hazard related.

Important Safety Instructions

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury

or death to persons when using your washer, follow

these basic precautions:

W023

• Read all instructions before using the washer.
• Install the washer according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUC-

TIONS. Refer to the EARTH/GROUND INSTRUCTIONS in the IN-
STALLATION manual for the proper earth/ground connection of
the washer. All connections for water, drain, electrical power
and earth/ground must comply with local codes and be made by
licensed personnel when required. Do not do it yourself.

• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to

water and/or weather.

• Do not add the following substances or textiles containing

traces of the following substances to the wash water: gasoline,
kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, vegetable oils, machine oils, dry-
cleaning solvents, flammable chemicals, thinners or other flam-
mable or explosive substances. These substances give off va-
pors that could ignite, explode or cause the fabric to catch on
fire by itself.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a

hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system
has not been used for such a period, before using a washing ma-
chine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water fau-
cets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This
will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS FLAM-
MABLE, DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME DURING
THIS TIME.

• To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO NOT use an

extension cord or an adapter to connect the washer to the
electrical power source.

• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervi-

sion of children is necessary when the washer is used near chil-
dren. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ-
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili-
ties, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appli-
ance by a person responsible for their safety. This is a safety
rule for all appliances.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children

without supervision.

• Children less than three years should be kept away unless con-

tinuously supervised.

• Do not reach into the washer if the washtub or agitator, if ap-

plicable, is moving.

• Never operate the washer with any guards, panels and/or parts

removed or broken. DO NOT tamper with the controls or bypass
any safety devices.

• Use your washer only for its intended purpose, washing clothes.

Always follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the gar-
ment manufacturer.

• Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions on pack-

ages of laundry and cleaning aids. To reduce the risk of poison-
ing or chemical burns, keep them out of the reach of children at