FRIGIDAIRE Affinity Washer FAHE1011MW - Manual (Page 4)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust
removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These
mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can
cause serious injury or death.
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FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Avoid fi re hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding
prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fi re or death.
PREVENT INJURY
• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during
operation, the washer must be installed and electrically
grounded by a qualifi ed service person in accordance
with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in
the washer for installer’s reference. Refer to INSTAL-
LATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding pro-
cedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have
it checked and reinstalled by a qualifi ed 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 ground the washer to a gas pipe.
Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.
• Follow package directions when using laundry products.
Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas - resulting
in serious injury or death.
• Do not combine laundry products for use in same load
unless specifi ed on the label.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar.
PREVENT INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the
washer:
• All repairs and servicing must be performed by an au-
thorized servicer unless specifi cally recommended in this
Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not install or store the washer where it will be ex-
posed to the weather.
• Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid fl oor.
It may be necessary to reinforce the fl oor to prevent
vibration or movement.
• Do not sit on, step on or stand on the washer. Do not
rest heavy loads on top. The washer is not meant to
support weight.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply before attempting
any user maintenance. Canceling a cycle or turning the
power off at the console does not disconnect this appli-
ance from the power supply.
• 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 to stop the cycle.
Allow the wash tub to coast to a complete stop before
reaching inside.
• This washer is equipped with an electrical overload pro-
tector. The washer motor will stop if it becomes over-
heated.
• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
serious personal injuries.