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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your

appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following :

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance .
2. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide.
3. Use only detergents or softeners as recommended for use in this manual and keep them

out of the reach of children.

4. This appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions

before it is used.

5. Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly

and pull straight out from the outlet.

6. Replace immediately any worn power cord, loose plugs and power outlets.
7. Unplug your appliance before cleaning or before making any repairs.
8. If your old appliance is not being used, we recommend that you remove the door.
This will reduce the possibility of danger to children.
9. Do not operate your appliance in the presence of explosive fumes.
10. 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.
11.Clothes or rags used to clean flammable or explosive materials should not be washed
in this appliance until all traces of this material have been removed.
12.Do not add or mix any flammable or explosive substances to the wash.
13.Do not try to remove clothes while the tub is moving. Allow it to come to a complete stop
before reaching in.
14.The appliance’s loading door must be closed when the tub is spinning.
15.Do not operate your appliance when parts are missing or broken.
16.Do not use this appliance for commercial uses.
17..Do not operate this appliance unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
18.Do not tamper with controls.
19.Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near children.
20.This appliance must be connected to a proper electrical outlet with the correct electrical
supply.
21.Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire. DO NOT CUT OR
REMOVE THE GROUNDING PLUG. If you do not have a three-prong electric receptacle
outlet in the wall, have a certified electrician install the proper receptacle. The wall
receptacle MUST be properly grounded.
22.Under certain condition , 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 such a period , before using a washing
machine or combination washer-dryer ,turn on all hot water faucets and let the water

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTION

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by
providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grunding conductor plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.

WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.Do not modify the plug provided
with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect this
appliance from the power supply before attempting any user
maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not
disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

flow 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.
23.Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the user-repair instructions, which you understand and have
the skill to carry out.

Note:If for any reason this product requires service, we strongly recommend that a

certified technician perform the service.

24.To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not use extension cords or adapters to
connect the unit to an electrical power source.

Important safety instructions