Kenmore 796.4031#9## - Manual (Page 3)

SAFETY MESSAGES
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey
all safety messages.
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This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can result in property damage and/or serious bodily
harm or death.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING.
These words mean:
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DANGER
Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in property damage and/or
serious bodily harm or death.
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WARNING
Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in property damage and/or
serious bodily harm or death.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock, or injury to
persons when using this appiiance, follow basic
precautions, including the following.
• Before use, the washer must be properly installed as
described in this manual.
• Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry
cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
• 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.
• 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 the washer, 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.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer is
used near children.
• Before the washer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to prevent children from
climbing inside.
' Do not install or store the washer where it will be
exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures.
' Do not tamper with controls.
' Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or
attempt any servicing other than as described in this
manual. We strongly recommend that any service be
performed by a qualified individual.
' See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements.
■ ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by
the garment manufacturer.
' Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your
washer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load
to catch fire.
' Use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
' This washer is not designed for maritime use or for
mobile installations such as in RVs, aircraft, etc.
■Turn OFF the water taps and unplug the washer if the
machine is to be left tor an extended period of time,
such as during vacations.
' Packaging material can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep all packaging from
children.
' Always check the inside of the washer for foreign
objects before loading laundry. Keep the door closed
when not in use.