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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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 fl ammable
or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
• Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other
fl ammable 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 fl ow
from each for several minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is fl ammable,
do not smoke or use an open fl ame 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.
gROUNDINg INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of
electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance
- if it does not fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.
Failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fi re, electrical shock or death.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in
• 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 qualifi ed 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 fi re.
• 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 for 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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