Electrolux - Gibson 131683000 User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Printed in U.S.A.

Contents

Versión en español ......................... 2
Product Registration ....................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ....... 2-3
Washing Procedures .................... 4-6
Stain Removal ............................. 6-7
Common Washing Problems .......... 8
Care and Cleaning ......................... 9
Avoid Service Checklist ............ 10-11
Warranty and Service (U.S.) .......... 12
Service (Canada) .......................... 13
Warranty (Canada) ....................... 14

Read all instructions before using this washer.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when

using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

Prevent Fire

Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in,

or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do
not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vapors or
chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.

Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.

These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.

Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable 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

HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE.

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 flow from each
for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen
gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious

bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.

Protect Children

Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision

of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow,
teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.

Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after

the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with
rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.

Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal

injury, observe all warnings on product labels.

Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the

washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.

Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.

1997 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.

Versión en español

ersión en español

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Product Registration

oduct Registration

Thank you for choosing this washer.

Thank you for choosing this washer.
This owner's guide will explain proper
operation and care.

Record Your Model and Serial

Record Your Model and Serial
Numbers

Numbers

Record below the model and serial
numbers found on the washer serial
plate located on the underside of the
washer lid. Keep these numbers for
future reference.

Model Number __________________

Serial Number ___________________

Date of Purchase _________________

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGIS-

PRODUCT REGIS-

TRATION CARD

TRATION CARD should be filled in
completely, signed and returned.