Whirlpool GLA5580XS - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
▲WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or injury
to persons when using your washer, foiiow basic
precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before
using the 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 laun­
der and air dry fabrics containing
these materials.
• NEVER allow children to operate,
play with, or crawl inside the
washer. Close supervision of chil­
dren 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 automati­
cally stop in a few seoonds.
• DO NOT tamper with controls.
• NEVER use or store flammable
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents, ker­
osene) in or near your washer. DO
NOT add flammable fluids to the
wash water. These substances
give oft vapors that can create a
FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
• If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or
longer), hydrogen gases may
build up in the water heater and
the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent in­
jury or damage, before using your
washer, turn on all hot water
fauoets 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 responsible for making
sure that Your washer:
- is installed, repaired, and has
parts replaced by a qualified
person.
- is properly installed and leveled
on a floor that can support the
weight.*
- is connected to the correct 3-
prong outlet, 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.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTiONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibilities
• 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 instruc­
tions on packages of detergent
and laundry 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.
• 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 responsible for making
sure that your washer:
- is used only for jobs normally
expected of home automatic
washers.
- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.