before
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reduce the risk
of fire, electric
shock, or injury to
your appliance,
precautions, including the following:
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Use this appliance
for its intended
purpose as
described this Use and
Book.
●
This washer
properly
and located in accordance
.
with the
Instructions
it is used. you did
receive an
Instructions
with your
washer, you
obtain
by calling, toll
free, the
Answer
—Properly ground to conform with
governing codes and ordinances. Follow
details in
Instructions.
store where it will not exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather.
to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit avoid electrical overload.
to adequate plumbing and drain
facilities as described in the Installation
●
Turn off water faucets when 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.
disconnecting this appliance
.
pull by the plug rather than the cord to
avoid damage to the cord or junction of
and plug. Make sure that the cord
is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
Do 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.
To
of injury:
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Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,
s o a k e d i n ,
combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax,
gasoline,
cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not
these substances
around your washer
dryer during
operation.
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GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas
can accumulate in the water heater
water
pipes if hot water has not been used for a period
of two weeks or
GAS CAN
BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the
possibility of damage or injury, if you have not
used hot
for two weeks or more, or move
into a residence in which the hot water system
may not have been used for some time, turn on
hot water faucets and allow them to run 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.
Never reach into washer while it is
moving. Before loading, unloading
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or adding clothes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to OFF position, then
wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
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Close supervision is necessary if
this appliance is used by or near
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children. Do not
children
to play inside, on, with this
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appliance or any discarded
Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a washer, or removing from service,
remove the washer lid.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with
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ammonia or acids such as
rust remover. Mixing can produce a
toxic gas which may cause death.