Whirlpool 3LA5581 - Manual (Page 3)

Important safety instructions
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warning
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock, or injury to per­
sons when using your washer, foiiow basic precautions,
inciuding the foiiowing:
• Read aii instructions before using the
washer.
• NEVER wash items cleaned, washed,
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, gas­
oline, or flammable fluids in the washer.
The fumes can create a FIRE HAZARD
or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand launder
and air dry fabrics containing these
materials.
• NEVER allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when
the washer is used near children.
• When discarding an old washer, AL­
WAYS remove the lid to prevent acciden­
tal entrapment.
• DO NOT reach into the washer basket
while it is filling with water, while agitator is
moving or while basket is spinning. If the
lid is opened while the basket is spinning,
the basket will automatically stop in a few
seconds.
• DO NOT tamper with controls.
• NEVER use or store flammable fluids
(dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene) in or
near your washer. DO NOT add flamma­
ble fluids to the wash water. These sub­
stances give off vapors that can create a
FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
• If hot water has not been used recently
(usually 2 weeks or longer), hydrogen
gases may build up in the water heater
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your washer, turn
on all hot water faucets and allow water to
run for several minutes. This will allow
gases to escape. DO NOT smoke or use
any open flame near the faucet while it is
open.
• You are responsible for making sure
that your washer:
- is installed, repaired, and has parts re­
placed by a qualified person.
- is properly installed and leveled on a
floor that can support the weight!
- is connected to the correct 3-prong out­
let, electric supply, water supply and
drain!
- is properly earthed!
- is properly maintained!
- is protected from the weather and kept
where the temperature will not fall below
freezing.
*See the “Installation Instructions."
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Additional safety instructions and your responsibiiities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and
other materials in a cool, dry place where
children can’t reach them - in a locked cabi­
net if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions on
packages of detergents and laundry aids -
especially warnings and precautions.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
chlorine bleach is used in the same wash as
ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust
remover.
ALWAYS unplug the power supply cord be­
fore attempting to service the washer.
DO NOT machine wash glass fibre mate­
rials. Small particles can stick to fabrics
washed in following loads and cause skin
irritation.
You are responsible for making sure that
your washer:
• is used only for jobs normally expected of
home automatic washers.
• is not run by children or anyone unable
to operate it properly.
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