Whirlpool 3LA58OOXS - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or injury
to persons when using your washer, foliow basic
precautions, inciuding the foiiowing:
• Read ali 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 seconds.
• 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 off 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 watertaps
and allow water to run for several
minutes. This will allow gases to es­
cape. 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 qualitied
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.
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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.