Whirlpool LLC7244BQ0 - Manual (Page 3)

A N D I N G W A S H E R S A F E T Y
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSFRUCTIONS
AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, < Jectricei shock or injury to persons
when using your wesher, 1 oiiow besic precsutions, inciuding the
foiiowing:
• Read all Instructions before using your
washer.
• Do not machine wash or machine dry
items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or
spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, or
other flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion. Always
hand wash and line dry items containing
these materials.
• Flammable fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) should not be
used or stored in or near your washer. Do
not add flammable fluids to your wash
water. These substances give off vapors
that can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not allow children to operate, play with,
or crawl on or inside your washer. Super­
vise children closely when your washer is
used near them.
• Before your washer is removed from
service or discarded, remove the lid to
prevent accidental entrapment.
• After starting a cycle, do not reach into the
basket unless the Cycle Control Knob is
pushed in and all motion stops.
• D d not tamper with the controls.
• If your hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or longer),
hydrogen gases may build up in your
water heater and your hot water pipes.
HTDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To
pi event injury or damage, before using
your washer, turn on all hot water faucets
and allow water to run for several min-
ules. This will allow gases to escape. Do
not smoke or use any open flame near
your faucet while it is open.
Please...
• H ave only a qualified person install,
K pair, or replace parts on washer.
• k^aintain washer properly.
• P otect washer from the weather and
koep it where the temperature will not fall
bi »low freezing.
• Install and level washer on a floor that
c(in support the weight.*
• C annect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and
drain.*
• G 'ound washer properly.*
*See the Installation Instructions.
Understanding your responsibilitiiis
• store detergent, laundry aids and other
materials in a cool, dry place where
children cannot reach them (in a locked
cabinet if possible).
• Read and follow instructions on pack­
ages of detergent and laundry aids,
especially warnings and precautions.
• Do not wash or dry items that are soiled
with vegetable or cooking oil. These
items may contain some oil after launder­
ing. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric
may smoke or catch fire by itself.
• Ds not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
oi acids (such as vinegar or rust re­
mover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
• U iplug power supply cord before
al tempting to service your washer.
• D} not machine wash fiberglass materi­
al 3 . Small particles can stick to the
fabrics washed in following loads and
ciiuse skin irritation.
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