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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
There might be serious injury or fatal accident when
you violate this instruction.
If the power supply cord or plug is damaged or
loosened, do not use.
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An electric shock or a fire may take place.
Do not pull the cord off or touch it with moist hands.
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An electric shock or a fire may take place.
Do not bend the power supply cord by force or
press it with heavy things.
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An electric shock or a fire may take place.
Do not install the washer nearby electric implement or
don’t put a candle light or cigarette light on the washer.
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A fire may take place.
Do not disassemble, repair or remodel it recklessly.
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When you need to repair it, please call service
agent. An electric shock or a fire may take place.
During operation, do not put your hands or metal
materials under the washer.
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You may be hurt by spinning board beneath
the washer.
Stay away from the washer when the bottom of the
washer sinks into the water.
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There might be an electric shock. Please
wait until the water drains out completely.
Do not put laundry stained with gasoline, benzene,
or alcohol in the washer, and keep the materials
away from the washer.
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An explosion or a fire may take place.
During spinning, don’t put your hand in the spinning tub.
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It may hurt your hands. If it does not stop within
15 seconds after you open the lid, call
service agent immediately.
CAUTIONS
There might be a slight injury or damage when you
violate this instruction.
Don’t’ install it in the area with moisture or outdoor
where it has rain or snow
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An electric shock or a fire may take place.
Please unplug the power supply cord when you do
not use it.
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An electric shock or a fire may take place.
If there is dust or water on the power supply plug
and its connected part, please remove it completely.
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An electric shock or a fire may take place.
Do not make your kids look into the inside of the
washer.
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If your kid falls into the washer, his life could be
in danger.
Ventilate immediately without touching the power
plug if gas is leaking.
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An electric shock or a fire may take place if it
catches flame.
If the washer makes strange noise, smell or smoke,
unplug it promptly and call service agent.
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An electric shock or a fire may take place.
When cleaning, don’t spray water to the parts of the
washer directly.
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It may make it’s life span shorten.
Also an electric shock or fire may take place
Don’t use several appliances together with an outlet.
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A fire may take place due to unusual heat.
Don’t press the button with an awl or pin.
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An electric shock or a fire may take place.
Please note that the following precautions for safety intend to prevent unpredictable danger and damage
by helping the proper use in safety.
When using hot water in washing, please make sure that the water should not exceed 50˚C.
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Plastic parts may be deformed or damaged, and an electric shock or a fire may take place.
Child-Lock function: This is a device to protect children from being accidentally hurt while play-
ing with the washer.
How to start the Child-Lock function:
- Press the "Power" button to go to an initial washing mode.
- By pressing "Start/Hold" button, you start washing and in case Child Lock function is needed during the laundry
- Push the "Course" button and get the function started.
(Note: You cannot perform the function without the "Power" button on.)
In the event that you would like to modify the Child-Lock function, "L" signal flashes in the "signal window
showing the rest of the set time" every two seconds, which means it is locked and indicates how much
time is left until the function is released.
To release the function of Child-Lock:
- In case the "Child-Lock" is programmed, press both the "Function" and "Course" buttons in sequence.
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