Washer
Safety Operation
Requirements Installation
Instructions TroubleshootingWasher CareWasher Use
WARNING
To reduce the risk of death, fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
• Read the instruction manual before using the appliance.
• DO NOT wash or dry 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 o 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 o
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 a washing machine, 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 this appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when this appliance is used near
children. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door or lid. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in death or injury to persons.
• DO NOT reach into the appliance if the drum or other components
are moving to prevent accidental entanglement.
• DO NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the
weather.
• DO NOT tamper with controls, repair or replace any part of this
appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
• Keep the area around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the
possibility of slipping.
• DO NOT operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts including a
damaged cord or plug.
• Unplug the appliance or turn o the circuit breaker before servicing.
Pressing the Power button DOES NOT disconnect power.
• See “Electrical Requirements” located in the Installation Instructions
for grounding instructions. This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS