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Part 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR INSTALLATION
WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
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• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for
detailed grounding procedures.
Installation instructions are packed in the washer for
installer's reference. If the washer is moved to a new
location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified
service person. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electrical shock or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire, electrical shock or death.
• For personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire, electrical shock or death.
• The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
3-prong (grounding) plug which fits a standard 3-
prong (grounding) wall outlet to
minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
• This washer must be plugged into a 220-VAC, 50 Hz
grounded outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong
wall outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• Do not install on carpet. Install the washer on a solid
floor.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
leak damage.
• Do not remove the ground prong.
Do not use an adapter or extension cord.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury,
fire, electrical shock, or death.
• The washer should always be plugged into its own
individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating
that matches the rating plate.
This provides the best performance and also prevents
overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire
hazard from overheated wires.
• Never unplug your washer by pulling on the power
cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out
from the outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
• Repair or replace all power cords that have become
frayed or otherwise damaged.
Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion
damage along its length or at either end.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock,or death.
• When installing or moving the washer, be careful not to
pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.
Failure to
follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical
shock, or death.
• The washer must be installed and electrically grounded
by a qualified service person in accordance with local
codes,
to prevent shock hazard and assure stability during
operation.
• The washer is heavy.
Two or more people are needed to install and move the
appliance.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury
• Store and install the washer where it will not be
exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to
outdoor weather conditions.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious leak
damage.
• Do not install the washer in humid spaces to reduce
the risk of electric shock.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electrical shock, or death.
