Important safety instructions
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CA
Risk of Fire, Electric Shock and Injury to Persons Hazards
Follow the safety precautions outlined in this User Guide.
Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.
Important safety precautions
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.
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This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
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Instructions before it is used.
This washer must be properly grounded to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.
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Follow details in the Installation Instructions.
Do not install or store washer where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed
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to the weather.
Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
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Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions.
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Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and
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to minimize leakages if a hose or valve should break or rupture.
We recommend the inlet hoses are changed every 5 years. Hoses should also be checked from
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time to time and replaced if any wear, cuts, bulges, kinks or leaks are found. WARNING!: Failure to
do so may result in a flood and damage to property.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically
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recommended in this User Guide or in published user repair instructions that you understand and
have skills to carry out.
When disconnecting the appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord or junction of cord to
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avoid damage to the cord or junction of the cord and plug.
Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise
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subject to damage or stress.
Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleach, fabric softener, etc.) out of the reach of children,
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preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.
Do not tamper with the controls.
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Keep the area around/underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible
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materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!