Whirlpool 3LA5580XS - Manual (Page 3)

Important safety instructions
>(ITW WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury ^
^ n to persons when using your washer, follow basic precautions,
^
/ including the following: 2
Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety ^
information before using your washer. m
NEVER wash items cleaned, washed, WARNING: If hot water has not been ^
soaked in or spotted with wax, paint, used recently (usually two weeks or ^
gasoline, or flammable fluids in the longer), hydrogen gases may build m
washer. The fumes can create a FIRE up in the water heater and the hot
HAZARD or EXPLOSION. ALWAYS water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
hand launder and air dry fabrics con- EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
taining these materials.
damage, before using your washer.
NEVER allow children to operate, play turn on all hot water faucets and allow
with, or crawl inside the washer. Close water to run for several minutes. This
supervision of children is necessary will allow gases to es|tope. Do not
when the washer is used near children, smoke or use any op^ flame near
When discarding an old washer, the faucet while it is opin.
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent personallY responsible tor
accidental entrapment
making sure that your washer:
NEVER put your hands into the washer . . * _ ____ .___ _
until an motion stops. If the lid is * 'S installed, repaired, and parts re­
opened while the basket is spinning. Placed by a qualified perso .
the basket will automatically stop in
a few seconds.
DO NOT tamper with controls.
NEVER use or store flammable fluids
(dry-cleaning solvents, gasoline, ker­
osene) in or near your washer. Do not
add flammable fluids to the wash
water. These substances give off va­
pors that can create a FIRE HAZARD
or EXPLOSION
placed by a qualified person.
• is properly installed and leveled on
a floor that can support the weight.*
• is connected to the right kind of out­
let, electric supply, water supply
and drain.*
• is properly grounded*
• 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
ALWAYS store detergent, iaundry aids
and other materiais in a cooi, dry
piace where chiidren can't reach
them - in a locked cabinet if possibie.
ALWAYS read and foiiow instructions
on packages of detergent and iaun­
dry aids - especiaiiy warnings and
precautions.
HAZARDOUS FUMES can be formed if
chiorine bieach is used in the same
wash as ammonia or acids such as
vinegar or rust remover.
and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS unpiug the power suppiy
cord before attempting to service the
washer.
DO NOT machine wash giass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads
and cause skin irritation.
You are personally responsible for
making sure that your washer:
• is used only for jobs normally ex­
pected of home automatic washers.
• is not run by children or anyone un­
able to operate it properly.