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WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
•
Read all instructions before using the appli-
ance.
•
Do not run appliance while you are out of
the home.
•
Do not wash or dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, cooking oils, or other flammable
or explosive substances because they give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.
•
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 ser-
vice or discarded, remove the door to the
washing compartment.
•
Do not reach into the appliance if the drum
is moving.
•
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 the user-re-
pair instructions or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
•
Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,
or other flammable or explosive sub-
stances to the wash water. These sub-
stances 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 a washing
machine or combination washer-dryer, turn
on all water faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes. This will re-
lease any accumulated hydrogen gas. As
the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use
an open flame during this time.
Warning!
This appliance must be properly grounded.
This manual does not cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.
Grounding instructions
A) Grounding instructions for a grounded,
cord-connected appliance:
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 a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in ac-
cordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Warning!
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electri-
cian or service representative or personnel if
you are in doubt as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the ap-
pliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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