Safety and Precautions
Safety and Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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Read all instructions before
using
the
appliance
.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
owner
’
s manual
.
Before use
,
the washer must be properly installed as described in this
manual
.
ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment
manufacturer
.
Do not wash or dry
articles that have been previously
cleaned
in
,
washed
in
,
soaked
in
,
or spotted
with
gasoline
,
dry
-
cleaning
solvents
,
other
flammable
or
explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could
ignite
or
explode
.
Do not allow children
to
play
on
or
in
the
appliance
.
Close
supervision
of
children
is
necessary
when
the
appliance
is
used
near
children
.
Before
the
appliance
is
removed
from
service
or
discarded
,
remove
the
lid
of
the
washing or drying
compartment
.
Do not reach
into
the
appliance
if
the
basket
is
moving
.
Do not install or store
this
appliance
where
it
will
be
exposed
to
the
weather or freezing temperatures
.
Do not tamper with the controls
.
Do not repair
or
replace
any
part of the appliance or attempt
any
servicing
unless
it
is
specifically recommended
in
the
user
-
maintenance
instructions
or
in
published
user
-
repair
instructions
that
you
understand
and
have
the
skills
to
carry
out
.
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
.
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
2
weeks
or
more
,
before
using
a
washer
or
combination
washer
-
dryer
,
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
.
Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of
combustible materials
(
lint
,
paper
,
rags
,
etc
.),
gasoline
,
chemicals and
other flammable vapors and liquids
.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your washer
.
Items
contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction
that could cause a load to catch fire
.
This washer is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations
such as in RVs
,
aircraft
,
etc
.
Turn off the water faucets and unplug the washer if the machine is to be
left for an extended period of time
,
such as during vacations
.
Packaging material can be dangerous for children
.
There is a risk of
suffocation
!
Keep all package away from children
.
Always check the inside of the washer for foreign objects before loading
laundry
.
Keep the lid closed when not in use
.
Installation Warnings and Precautions
WARNING
Plug the power cord into an AC 120V/60Hz wall socket rated at 15amps
or higher. Use the socket for this washer only.
Do not use an extension cord.
- Sharing a wall socket with other appliance, using a power strip, or
extending the power cord may result in electric shock or fire.
- Do not use an electric transformer. It may result in electric shock or fire.
- Ensure that the power voltage, frequency, and current match the
product’s specifications.
to do so may result in electric shock or
fire.
Have this appliance installed by a qualified technician or service
company.
-
to do so may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, problems
with the product, or injury.
Remove all foreign substances such as dust or water from the power
plug terminals and contact points using a dry cloth on a regular basis.
- Unplug the power plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
-
to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right direction so that the
cord runs towards the floor.
- If you plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite direction, the
electric wires within the cable may be damaged and this may result in
electric shock or fire.
Plug the power plug into the wall socket firmly. Do not use a damaged
power plug, or loosen wall socket.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not pull or excessively bend the power cord.
Do not twist or tie the power cord.
Do not hook the power cord over a metal object, place a heavy object on
the power cord, insert the power cord between objects, or push the
power cord into the space behind the appliance.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not pull the power cord when unplugging the power plug.
- Unplug the power plug by holding the plug.
-
to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If the power plug or power cord are damaged, contact your nearest
service center.
Failure
Failure
Failure
Failure
Power
Cord
and
Socket
This appliance must be properly grounded.
Do not ground the appliance to a gas pipe, plastic water pipe, or
telephone line.
- Improper grounding may result in electric shock, fire, explosion, or
problems with the product.
- Never plug the power cord into a socket that is not grounded correctly.
Make sure the socket you use is grounded in accordance with local and
national codes.
Grounding
Do not install this appliance near a heater or inflammable material.
Do not install this appliance in a humid, oily, or dusty location, or in a
location exposed to direct sunlight or water (rain drops).
Do not install this appliance in a location where gas may leak.
- This may result in electric shock or fire.
If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and re-installed
by a qualified service technician.
-
to follow this warning may result in electric shock or fire.
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