Maytag LSG7806AAE - Manual (Page 4)

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1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a. Do not wash or dry items that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or
explosive substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode. Hand wash and line dry any
items containing these substances.
Any material on which you have used a cleaning
solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids
or solids, should not be placed in the appliance until
all traces of these liquids or solids and their fumes
have been removed.
These items include acetone, denatured alcohol,
gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners,
some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers.
b. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
c. 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 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.
d. Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex
foam) or similarly textured rubber-like materials must
not be dried on a heat setting. Foam rubber materials
when heated, can under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
e. Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with
vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain
some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil,
the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself.
3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
4. Before the appliance is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the clothes washer
compartment.
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock,
or personal injury when using your washer, follow
basic safety precautions, including the following:
WARNING
5. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub, agitator, or
drum is moving.
6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.
7. Do not tamper with controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended
in published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
9. The agitator should not be removed. If the agitator is
removed, it must be replaced by pushing down
completely and the locking screw tightened before the
washer is operated.
10. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the
fabric softener or product.
11. Clean the dryer lint screen before or after each load.
12. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and
surrounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust and
dirt.
13. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
14. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug
the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not
grounded adequately and in accordance with local and
national codes. See Installation Instructions for
grounding this appliance.
15. Unplug power supply cord before attempting to service
your appliance.
16. Store laundry aids and other material in a cool, dry place
where children cannot reach them.
17. Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia or acids (such
as vinegar or rust remover) in the same wash.
Hazardous fumes can form.
18. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials. Small
particles can stick to fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
19. Before the appliances are removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the clothes dryer
compartment.
20. Install and level appliance on a floor that can support
the weight.
21. As with any equipment using electricity and having
moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use this
appliance safely, the operator should become familiar
with the instructions for operation of the appliance and
always exercise care when using it.
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