Kenmore 134190400 (0209) - Manual (Page 3)

This Use and Care Guide provides
general operating instructions foryour
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 Use and Care Guide and the
Operating Instructions included with
yourwasher.
Your safety and the safety of
others is very important.
We have provided many important
safety messages in the Use and
Care Guide, Operating instructions,
Installation Instructions and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
ES This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards
that can kill or hurt you or others. All
safety messages will be preceded by
the safety alert symbol and the word
"DANGER” or"WARNING". These
words mean:
ÀDANGER You will be killed or
seriously injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
0B233IO20 You can be killed or
seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
Ail safety messages will Identify
the hazard, telf you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the
instructions are not foilowed.
instructional Video
An instructional video has been
included with yourwasher. It
highlights features unique to this
tumble action washer and will help
you operate yourwasher correctly.
This video is especially helpful if
your previous washer was a
vertical-axis model.
Important Safety Instructions
Pedestal
A pedestal accessory specifically designed
for th is washe r may be used when elevati ng
the washer for ease of use.
Failure to use accessories certified by the
manufacturer could result in personal injury,
property da mage or da mage to the washer.
Read ail instructions before using this washer.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons
when using this washer, comply with the basic warnings listed below.
0 Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal
injuries.
Prevent Fire
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Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, ik WARNING
soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents, kerosene, cooking oils,
waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These
substances give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.
h\mmm Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials.
ik WARNING I Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or
explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
ik WARNING _ I 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. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
 WARNING I Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
H Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion,
serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rubber or plastic parts of the
washer.
Protect Children
fmmmm Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children.
As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.
ilà WARNING Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials
after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons
covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight
chambers.
 WARNING I
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent
personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.
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Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove
the washer door to prevent accidental entrapment.
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Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
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