LG WKHC202HBA Owners Manual - Page 4

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the appliance is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers. • The appliance must be installed and electrically grounded by qualified service personnel in accordance with local codes. • When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord. • Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload. • This appliance must be positioned near to an electrical power supply. • Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance. • The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock from this appliance. • Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. • Use new hoses when connecting the appliance to the water supply. Do not reuse old hoses. • Local ordinances may prohibit installation in a garage. Contact a local building inspector. • Do not install near another heat source such as a stove, oven or heater. • The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility. • This is a single appliance and a single unit for sale, delivery and installation. • Do not disassemble this appliance as it can't be installed in a side-by-side configuration. Grounding Instructions • Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. • The appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Operation • Read all instructions before using the appliance and save these instructions. • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. • If the product has been submerged in water, sitting in standing water, or waterlogged, do not come in contact with the product and immediately contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center for instructions before resuming use. • If you detect a strange sound, a chemical or burning smell, or smoke coming from the appliance, unplug it immediately, and contact an LG Electronics Customer Information Center. • Do not reach into the appliance if the tub or drum, agitator, or any interior parts are moving. Before loading, unloading, or adding items, press Start/Pause and allow the tub or drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. • Do not allow children or pets to play on, in or with the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children or pets.