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SAFETY MESSAGES
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can result in property damage and/or serious
bodily harm or death.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or
WARNING. These words mean:
DANGER
Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in property damage
and/or serious bodily harm or death.
WARNING
Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in property damage
and/or serious bodily harm or death.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions
are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons
when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following.
• Before use, the washer must be properly installed as described
in this manual.
• Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they
give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• 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.
• 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 system has not been used for such a period,
before using the washer, turn ON all hot water 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.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used
near children.
• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove
the door to prevent children from climbing inside.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the
weather or freezing temperatures.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any
servicing other than as described in this manual. We strongly
recommend that any service be performed by a qualified
individual.
• See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.
• ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the
garment manufacturer.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your washer. Items
contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical
reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
• Use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
• This washer is not designed for maritime use or for mobile
installations such as in RVs, aircraft, etc.
• Turn OFF the water taps and unplug the washer if the machine
is to be left tor an extended period of time, such as during
vacations.
• Packaging material can be dangerous for children.
• There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging from children.
• Always check the inside of the washer for foreign objects before
loading laundry. Keep the door closed when not in use.
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