Whirlpool LLR5144BQ0 - Manual (Page 3)

U N D E R S T A N D I N G W A S H E R S A F E T Y
IMPORTAm' SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
A
warning
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectrical shock or injury to persons
when using your washer, foliow basic precautions, including the
following:
• 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 expiosion. Always
hand wash and line dry items containing
these materials.
• Flammable fluids (dry-cieaning solvents,
kerosene, gasoline, etc.) shouid 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 expiosion.
• 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.
• Do 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.
HYDRO­
GEN 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 your faucet
while it is open.
Please ...
• Have only a qualified person install, repair,
or replace parts on washer.
• Maintain washer properly.
• Protect washer from the weather and keep
it where the temperature will not fall below
freezing.
• Install and level washer on a floor that can
support the weight.*
• Connect washer to the correct 3-prong
outlet, electrical supply, water supply, and
drain.*
• Ground washer properly.*
*See the Installation Instructions.
Understanding your responsibilities
• 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.
Do not use chlorine bleach and ammonia
or acids (such as vinegar or rust re­
mover) in the same wash. Hazardous
fumes can form.
Unplug power supply cord before
attempting to service your washer.
Do not machine wash fiberglass materi­
als. Small particles can stick to the
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
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