Whirlpool LA6150XS - Manual (Page 3)

Important safety instructions
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WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock, or injury to persons
when using your washer, foilow basic precautions, inciuding the foiiowing:
Read these Laundry Instructions for important use and safety information before
using your 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 su­
pervision of children is necessary when
the washer is used near children.
When discarding an old washer, ALWAYS
remove the lid to prevent accidental
entrapment.
NEVER put your hands into the washer until
all motion stops. If the lid is opened while
the basket is spinning, the basket will auto­
matically stop in a few seconds.
DO NOT tamper with controls
NEVER use or store flammable fluids (dry­
cleaning solvents, gasoline, 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.
WARNING: If hot water has not been used
recently (usually two weeks or longer), hy­
drogen gases may build up in the water
heater and the 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 the faucet while it is
open.
You are personally responsible for mak­
ing sure that your washer:
• is installed, repaired, and parts re­
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 outlet,
electric supply, water supply and drain*
• is properly grounded.*
• is properly maintained.
• is protected from the weather and kept
where the temperature will notfall below
freezing.
*See the “Installation Instructions.”
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Additional Safety Instructions and Your Responsibilities
ALWAYS store detergent, laundry aids and
other materials in a cool, dry place where
children can't reach them - in a locked
cabinet if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions on
packages of detergent 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
before attempting to service the washer.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber mate­
rials. Small particles can stick to fabrics
washed in following loads and cause skin
irritation.
You are personally responsible for mak­
ing 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.