IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
the risk of
electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your
including
the following:
●
this appliance
for
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
.
washer must be properly
located accordance
with the Instillation Instructions
before it is used. If you
not
receive an Installation Instructions
sheet with your washer, you can
obtain one by contacting the service
location nearest you.
ground to conform
with governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
–Install or store where it
not
be exposed to temperatures
freezing or exposed to the weather.
–Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
–Connect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described in
the Installation Instructions.
. Turn off water faucets
the washer is not in use to relieve
pressure on hoses and valves, and to
minimize leakage if a hose or valve
should break or rupture.
●
When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to the
cord or junction of cord and
Make sure that the cord is located so
that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
.
not repair or replace any part
of the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care
Book or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
the possibility
of injury:
●
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may
cause death.
●
Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
(such as gasoline,
solvents, kerosene,
etc.) which may give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
Do not add these substances to the
wash water, and do not use these
substances around your washer
and/or dryer during operation.
.
HYDROGEN
GAS is produced
by the chemical action within
your water heater and the gas can
accumulate in the water heater
and/or water pipes if hot water has
not been used for a period of two
CAN BE
THESE
so to
prevent the possibility of damage
or injury, if you have not used hot
water for two weeks or more, or
move into a residence in which the
hot water system may not have
been used for sometime, turn on
all hot water faucets and allow
them to
for several minutes
before using any electrical
appliance which is connected to
the hot water system. This will
allow any hydrogen gas to escape.
Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or
appliance during this process.
. Neve
r
reach into washer
it is moving. Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes, push
in the Cycle Selector knob to
“STOP” position, then wait until
the machine has completely
stopped before opening the lid.
3
●
supervision is necessary
if this
is used by or near
children.
not allow children
to play inside, on or with this
appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing
Before discarding a washer, or
removing from service, remove
the washer lid.
.
laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,
etc.) out of the reach of children,
Observe
all warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
●
the area around and
underneath your appliances free
from
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
●
Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry reduce
the possibility of slipping.
●
To minimize
possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
NOTE: Turning the
Selector
knob to an OFF position does
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
●
not
with controls.
. Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.
.
on or
on the
washer top.
Do not wash fiberglass articles in
your washer. Skin irritation could
result from the remaining particles
that may be picked up by clothing
subsequent washer use.
(continued
