Electrolux - Gibson 131683000 - Manual (Page 3)

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Important Safety Important Safety Important Safety Important Safety Important Safety
Instructions
Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions
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Prevent Injury Prevent Injury Prevent Injury Prevent Injury Prevent Injury
To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the
washer must be installed and electrically grounded by a qualified service person in
accordance with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in the washer for
installer's reference. Refer to INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding
procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked and
reinstalled by a qualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical
power cord of the washer must be plugged into a properly grounded and polarized
3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never
The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never The third grounding prong must never be removed. Never
ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an
adaptor plug.
adaptor plug. adaptor plug. adaptor plug. adaptor plug.
Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect
usage can produce poisonous gas--resulting in serious injury or death.
•
•• • • Do not Do not Do not Do not Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the
label.
• •• • • Do not Do not Do not Do not Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:
• •• • • All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer
unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Guide. Use only authorized
factory parts.
• •• • • Do not Do not Do not Do not Do not tamper with controls.
• •• • • Do not Do not Do not Do not Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.
ALWAYS disconnect ALWAYS disconnect ALWAYS disconnect ALWAYS disconnect ALWAYS disconnect the washer from the electrical supply before
attempting any service or cleaning. Failure to do so can result in electrical shock or
injury.
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding items, push in the cycle selector knob
and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will
stop if it becomes overheated. The washer will automatically restart after a cool
down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off
during this time.
Avoid fire hazard or Avoid fire hazard or Avoid fire hazard or Avoid fire hazard or Avoid fire hazard or
electrical shock. Do not use an electrical shock. Do not use an electrical shock. Do not use an electrical shock. Do not use an electrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug or extension cord or
adaptor plug or extension cord or adaptor plug or extension cord or adaptor plug or extension cord or adaptor plug or extension cord or
remove grounding prong from
remove grounding prong from remove grounding prong from remove grounding prong from remove grounding prong from
electrical power cord. Failure to
electrical power cord. Failure to electrical power cord. Failure to electrical power cord. Failure to electrical power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can cause
follow this warning can cause follow this warning can cause follow this warning can cause follow this warning can cause
serious injury, fire or death.
serious injury, fire or death. serious injury, fire or death. serious injury, fire or death. serious injury, fire or death.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Power supply
cord with 3-prong
grounding plug
Do not under
any circumstances
cut, remove,
or bypass
the grounding prong
from this plug.
CORRECT CORRECT CORRECT CORRECT CORRECT
Use this way ONLY Use this way ONLY Use this way ONLY Use this way ONLY Use this way ONLY
Do not use or mix Do not use or mix Do not use or mix Do not use or mix Do not use or mix
liquid chlorine bleach with other liquid chlorine bleach with other liquid chlorine bleach with other liquid chlorine bleach with other liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet
household chemicals such as toilet household chemicals such as toilet household chemicals such as toilet household chemicals such as toilet
cleaners, rust removers, acid or
cleaners, rust removers, acid or cleaners, rust removers, acid or cleaners, rust removers, acid or cleaners, rust removers, acid or
products containing ammonia.
products containing ammonia. products containing ammonia. products containing ammonia. products containing ammonia.
These mixtures can produce
These mixtures can produce These mixtures can produce These mixtures can produce These mixtures can produce
dangerous fumes which can cause
dangerous fumes which can cause dangerous fumes which can cause dangerous fumes which can cause dangerous fumes which can cause
serious injury or death.
serious injury or death. serious injury or death. serious injury or death. serious injury or death.
Note: Note: Note: Note: Note: The instructions appearing in
this Owner's Guide are not meant to
cover every possible condition and
situation that may occur. Common
sense and caution must be practiced
when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
This Owner's Guide provides general operating instructions for your washer.
It also contains information about features for several other models. Your
washer may not have every feature included here.
Use the washer only as instructed in this Owner's Guide and the Operating Operating Operating Operating Operating
Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions Instructions card included with your washer.
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