Important Safety Instructions
WARNING � To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, property damage or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
1. 2. Read all instructions before using the appliance. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: a. Do not wash or dry items 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. Hand wash and line dry any items containing these substances. Any material on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should not be placed in the appliance until all traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed. These items include acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers. b. 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. c. 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 a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, 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. d. Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like materials must not be dried on a heat setting. Foam rubber materials when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion. e. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself. 3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the clothes washer compartment. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub, agitator, or drum is moving. 7. 8. 6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather. Do not tamper with controls. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. The agitator should not be removed. If the agitator is
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removed, it must be replaced by pushing down completely and the locking screw tightened before the washer is operated. 10. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. 11. Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load. 12. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust and dirt. 13. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. 14. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See Installation Instructions for grounding this appliance. 15. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service your appliance. 16. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place where children cannot reach them. 17. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash. Hazardous fumes can form. 18. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads and cause skin irritation. 19. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the clothes dryer compartment. 20. Install and level washer on a floor that can support the weight. 21. As with any equipment using electricity and having moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use this appliance safely, the operator should become familiar with the instructions for operation of the appliance and always exercise care when using it.
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