Danby DTT100A1WDB - Manual (Page 3)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Please read this instruction manual carefully
before operating.
2. Refer to the Grounding Instructions in the
Installation manual for the proper grounding of
the washer.
3. Do not wash articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or
spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,
other flammable or explosive substances as
they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
4. Do not allow children to play on or in the
washer. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the washer is used near
children.
5. Do not reach into the washer if the inner tub or
agitator is revolving.
6. Do not install or store the washer where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
7. Do not tamper with the controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of the
washer, or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the user
maintenance instructions trouble shooting
guide that you understand and have the skills
to carry out.
9. 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.
10. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
be produced in a hot water system that has
not been used for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot
water system has not been used for such a
period, before using this washer, turn on all
hot water faucets and let the water flow from
each for several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS
FLAMMABLE, DO NOTSMOKE OR USE AN
OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME.
11. Replace worn power cords and/or loose
plugs.
12. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire,
DONOTuse an extension cord or an adapter
to connect the washer to the electrical power
source.
13. Use your washer only for its intended
purpose, washing clothes.
14. ALWAYS disconnect the washer from
electrical supply before attempting any
service. Disconnect the power cord by
grasping the plug, not the cord.
15. Install the washer according to the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All
connections for water, drain electrical power
and grounding must comply with local codes
and be made by licensed personnel when
required. Do not do it yourself unless you
know how!
16. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes which have
traces of any flammable substances such as
vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil,
flammable chemicals, thinner etc. or anything
containing wax or chemicals such as in mops
and cleaning cloths, must not be put into the
washer. These flammable substance may
cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself.
17. Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or
product.
18. Keep your washer in good condition.
Bumping or dropping the washer can
damage safety features. If this occurs, have
your washer checked by a qualified
serviceman.
19. Be sure water connections have a shut-off
valve and fill hose connections are tight.
CLOSE the shut-off valves at the end of each
wash day.
20. The LID MUST BE CLOSED any time the
washer is to spin. DO NOTby-pass the safety
switch by permitting the washer to spin with
the lid open. A brake will stop the inner tub
within seconds if the lid is opened during
spinning. If the inner tub does not stop when
the lid is opened, remove the washer from
use and call a serviceman.
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