Maytag MAV77 - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTAMT UKTYIKSMIIONS
To reduce the rfesk of fire, expto-
Sion, etectrk eho<^, property
damage or injury to persons
when using the appliant», foliow
basic precautions, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
2. As with any equipment using electricity
and having moving parts, there are
potential hazards. To use this appliance
safely, the operator should become
familiar with the instructions for opera­
tion of the appliance and always exer­
cise care when using it.
3. Do not install or store this appliance
where it will be exposed to the weather.
4. Install and level washer on a floor that
can support the weight.
5. This appliance must be properly
grounded. Never plug the appliance
cord into a receptacle which is not
grounded adequately and in accor­
dance with local and national codes.
See installation instructions for ground­
ing this appliance.
6. To avoid the possibility of fire or explo­
sion:
a. Do not wash items that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, other flamma­
ble or explosive substances as they
give off vapors that could ignite or
explode. Hand wash and line dry any
items containing these substances.
Any material on which you have used
a cleaning solvent, or which is satu­
rated with flammable liquids or
solids, should not be placed in the
washer until all traces of these liq­
uids or solids and their fumes
have been removed.
These items include acetone,
denatured alcohol, gasoline,
kerosene, some liquid house­
hold cleaners, some spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and
wax removers.
b. Do not add gasoline, dry-clean­
ing solvents, or other flammable
or explosive substances to the
wash water. These substances
give off vapors that could ignite
or explode.
c. Under certain conditions, hydro­
gen gas may be produced in a
hot water system that has not
been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO­
SIVE. If the hot water system
has not been used for such a
period, before using a washing
machine or combination washer-
dryer, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes.
This will release any accumulat­
ed hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use
an open flame during this time.
7. Do not reach into the appliance if
the tub or agitator is moving.
8. Do not allow children to play on or in
the appliance. Close supervision of
children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
9. Do not tamper with controls.
10. Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance or attempt any servic­
ing unless specifically recom­
mended in published user-repair
instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
11. Unplug power supply cord before
attempting to service your washer.
12, The agitator should not
removed. If the agitator
removed, it must be replacée
pushing down completely and
locking screw tightened before
washer is operated.
13. Store laundry aids and o
material in a cool, dry place wt
children cannot reach them.
14. Do not wash or dry items that
soiled with vegetable or coo
oil. These items may contain si
oil after laundering. Due to
remaining oil, the fabric
smoke or catch fire by itself.
15. Do not use chlorine bleach
ammonia or acids (such as ^
gar or rust remover) in the s
wash, Hazardous fumes can f
16. Do not machine wash fiberc
materials. Small particles can
to fabrics washed in foilo'
loads and cause skin irritation
17. Before the appliance is rem
from service or discarded, rer
the door to the washing com
ment.
18. Inlet hoses are subject to dar
and deterioration over time, C
the hoses periodically for bi
kinks, cuts, wear or leaks
replace them every five years
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