Insignia NS-TWM41WH8A User Manual - Page 3

SAFETY and PRECAUTIONS 4.1 Cu. Ft. Top-Load Washer Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This User Guide contains important information on the installation, use, and care of your appliance. Please read this guide carefully before installation and operation of this machine to prevent injury and property damage. The Warnings and Important Safety Instructions in this guide do not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It is your responsibility to use common sense, caution, and care when installing, maintaining, and operating your washer. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING This indicates that hazards or unsafe practices may cause serious personal injury or death. To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your washing machine, you SHOULD follow these basic safety precautions. CAUTION This indicates that hazards or unsafe practices may cause minor personal injury or property damage. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your washing machine. State of California Proposition 65 Warnings The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances. This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, and carbon monoxide. WARNING Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Basic Precautions WARNING 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide. 3 Before use, the washer must be properly installed as described in this guide. 4 Always follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer. 5 Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 6 Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. 7 Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid of the washing compartment. 8 Do not reach into the appliance if the tub is moving. 9 Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures. 10 Do not tamper with the controls. 11 Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless it is specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand. www.insigniaproducts.com 3