Safety precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING 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) Do not wash 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.
3) 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.
4) 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 has not been used for
such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot 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.
5) Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when
the appliance is used near children.
6) Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door.
7) Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving.
8) Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
9) Do not tamper with controls.
10) Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any serving unless specifically
recommended in this use and care guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out .
For a grounded, cord-connected appliance:
The washer must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. 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 whether
the appliance is propel 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.
