Whirlpool LA609OXS - Manual (Page 3)

Important safety instructions
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. WARNING: If hot water has not been
used recently (usually two weeks or
gasoline, or flammable fluids in the longer), hydrogen gases may build ■ ^
washer. The fumes can create a FIRE up in the water heater and the hot I •
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS ■ ^
hand launder and air dry fabrics con­
taining these materials.
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your washer.
NEVER allow children to operate, play turn on all hot water faucets and allow
with, or crawl inside the washer. Close water to run for several minutes. This
supervision of children is necessary will allow gases to escape. Do not
when the washer is used near children, smoke or use ariy open flame near
When discarding an old washer, faucet while it is open.
NEVER put your hands into the washer . . ? ^ ^ ^ ^ ,4,
until all motion stops. If the lid is •'s installed, repaired, and parts re­
opened while the basket is spinning, Pfaced by a qualified person,
the basket will automatically stop in • is properly installed and leveled on
a few seconds.
a floor that can support the weight.*
DO NOT tamper with controls • is connected to the right kind of out-
NEVER use or store flammable fluids let. electric supply, water supply
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker-
dram,
osene) in or near your washer. Do not • is properly grounded.*
add flammable fluids to the wash • is properly maintained,
water. These substances give off va- • ¡5 protected from the weather and
pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD kept where the temperature will not
or EXPLOSION. fell pelow freezing.
*See the "Installation Instructions!’
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service the
washer.
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids
and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach
them - in a locked cabinet if possibie.
ALWAYS read and foilow instructions
on packages of detergent and iaun-
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.
DO NOT machine wash giass 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 for jobs normally ex­
pected of home automatic washers.
• is not run by children or anyone un­
able to operate it properly.