Safety Information
Explanation of Safety Messages
Precautionary statements (“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and
“CAUTION”), followed by specific instructions, are found in this
manual and on machine decals. These precautions are intended
for the personal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and those
maintaining the machine.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will cause severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could cause severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may cause minor or moderate personal injury or
property damage.
Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT” and
“NOTE”) are followed by specific instructions.
IMPORTANT: The word “IMPORTANT” is used to in-
form the reader of specific procedures where minor
machine damage will occur if the procedure is not fol-
lowed.
NOTE: The word “NOTE” is used to communicate in-
stallation, operation, maintenance or servicing informa-
tion that is important but not hazard related.
Important Safety Instructions
WASHER
Save These Instructions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious in-
jury or death to persons when using your washer,
follow these basic precautions:
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• Read all instructions before using the washer.
• Install the washer according to the INSTALLATION IN-
STRUCTIONS. Refer to the EARTH/GROUND INSTRUC-
TIONS in the INSTALLATION manual for the proper earth/
ground connection of the washer. All connections for water,
drain, electrical power and earth/ground must comply with lo-
cal codes and be made by licensed personnel when required.
Do not do it yourself.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to
water and/or weather.
• Do not add the following substances or textiles containing
traces of the following substances to the wash water: gasoline,
kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, vegetable oils, machine oils,
dry-cleaning solvents, flammable chemicals, thinners or other
flammable or explosive substances. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite, explode or cause the fabric to catch
on fire by itself.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a
hot water system that has not been used for two 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 flow from each for several mi-
nutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. THE
GAS IS FLAMMABLE, DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN
OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME.
• To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO NOT use
an extension cord or an adapter to connect the washer to the
electrical power source.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close su-
pervision of children is necessary when the washer is used
near children. This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less they have been given supervision or instruction concern-
ing the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. This is a safety rule for all appliances.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Children less than three years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
• Do not reach into the washer if the washtub or agitator, if ap-
plicable, is moving.
Safety Information
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