Whirlpool LA5580XS - Manual (Page 3)

Important safety instructions
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WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions,
including the following;
Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety
information before using your washer.
NEVER wash items cleaned, washed,
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint,
gasoline, or flammable fluids in the
washer. The fumes can create a
FIRE
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
hand launder and air dry fabrics con­
taining these materials.
NEVER allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary
when the washer is used near children.
When discarding an old washer,
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
accidental entrapment.
NEVER put your hands into the washer
until all motion stops. If the lid is
opened while the basket is spinning,
the basket will automatically stop in
a few seconds.
DO NOT tamper with controls.
NEVER use or store flammable fluids
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker­
osene) in or near your washer. Do not
add flammable fluids to the wash
water. These substances give off va­
pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD
or EXPLOSION
WARNING: If hot water has not been
used recently (usually two weeks or
longer), hydrogen gases may build
up in the water heater and the hot
water pipes
HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your washer,
turn on all hot water faucets and allow
water to run for several minutes. This
will allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame near
the faucet while it is open.
You are personallY responsible for
making sure that your washer:
• is installed, repaired, and parts re­
placed by a qualified person.
• is properly installed and leveled on
a floor that can support the weight.*
• is connected to the right kind of out­
let, electric supply, water supply
and drain*
• is properly grounded*
• is properly maintained.
• is protected from the weather and
kept where the temperature will not
fall below freezing.
*See the “Installation Instructions."
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Additional Safety Instructions
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can't reach
them - in a locked cabinet if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laun­
dry aids - especially warnings and
precautions.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed If
chlorine bleach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
washer,
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your washer:
• is used only tor jobs normally ex­
pected of home automatic washers.
• is not run by children or anyone un­
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