To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,or injury to persons
when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,including
the following.
• Unplug thewasherbeforecleaning to avoid the riskof electricshock.
• Never use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solventsto
clean the washer. Theywill damage the finish.
• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the
washer. Thesesubstances give off vapors that could ignite
the materials.
• Do not wash items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking
oil. Theseitems may contain someoil after laundering and
may catch fire.
• Disconnectthis appliance from the power supply before
attempting any user maintenance. Turningthe controlsto
the OFF positiondoes not disconnectthis appliance from the
power supply.Failureto follow thiswarningcan cause serious
injury,fire, electric shock,or death.
• Do not combine detergents, fabric softeners, and/e _ther
laundry productsfrom different manufacturersfor u_u in a
load, unlessspecified on the label.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar. Follow package directionswhen using laundry
products.Incorrectusagecan produce poisonous gas, resulting
in serious injuryor death.
• Do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before
loading,unloading,or adding items,pushin the cycleselector
knoband allow the tub to coastto a completestopbefore
reachinginside.Failureto follow thiswarningcan cause serious
injury, f ire, electric shockor death.
• Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed
groundingprocedures.Installationinstructions a re packed in
the washer for the installer's reference. If the washer is moved to
a new location, have it checked and reinstalled by a qualified
service technician. Failure to follow this warning can cause
seriousinjury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances,cut or remove the third
(ground)prongfrom the power cord. Failureto follow this
warning can cause seriousinjury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• For personal safety, this appliance must be properly
grounded. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious
injury,fire, electric shock,or death.
• The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a
3-prong (grounding)plug which mateswith a standard3-prong
(grounding)wall outletto minimizethe possibility of electric
shockhazard from this appliance.
• This washer must be plugged into a 120VAC, 60Hz
grounded outlet. Failure to follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it
isyour personal responsibilityand obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded3-prong wall outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• Do not install on carpet. Install the washer on a solid fioor.
Failureto follow thiswarning can cause seriousleak damage.
• Do not remove grounding prong. Do not use an adapter or
extensioncord. Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Failure
to follow thesewarnings can cause serious injury,fire, electric
shock,or death.
• Do not, under any circumstances,cut or remove the third
(ground) prongfrom the power cord. Failureto follow this
warning can cause serious injury, f ire, electric shock,or death.
• The washer shouldalways be plugged into its own individual
electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches
the rating plate. Thisprovides the best performance and also
prevents overloadinghouse wiring circuits which could cause a
fire hazard from overheated wires.
• Never unplug your washer by pulling on the power cord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull straightout from the outlet.
Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire,
electric shock, or death.
• Immediately repair or replace all power cordsthat have
become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not usea cord
that shows cracksor abrasion damage along its length or at
either end. Consultwith a qualified service technician. Failure
to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric
shock, or death.
• When installingor moving the washer, be careful not to
pinch, crush,or damage the power cord. Failureto follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death.
• The washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a
qualified service technician in accordancewith local codes to
prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation.
• The washer is heavy. Two or more people will be needed to
install and move the appliance. Failureto do so can result in
damage to property or serious bodily injury.
• Store and install the washer where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to outdoor weather
conditions.Failureto follow this warning can cause serious
leak damage.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,do not install the washer
in humid spaces. Failureto follow thiswarning can cause
serious injury,fire, electric shock,or death.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, adhere to all industry
recommended safety proceduresincludingthe use of long
sleeved glovesand safety glasses.Failureto follow all of
the safety warnings in thismanual could result in property
damage, personal injuryor death.
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembledor has missingor
broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
• To minimize the possibilityof electric shock,unplug this
appliance from the power supply or disconnectthe washer
at the householddistributionpanel by removing the fuse
or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
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