LG WM1333HW Owners Manual - Page 3

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE For your safety,the informationin this manualmustbe followedto minimizetheriskof fire or explosion,electricshock, orto preventpropertydamage,personalinjury,or lossof life. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ,&WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the washer. • Do not wash 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. • Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several • Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. • Do not tamper with controls. • Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-maintenance instructions or published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. • See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements. • Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. • Interior of washer and condensing duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. • ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions minutes. This will release any accumulated supplied by the garment manufacturer. hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not • Do not place items exposed to cooking oil in your smoke or use an open flame during this time. dryer, Items contaminated with cooking oils may • Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause Close supervision of children is necessary when a load to catch fire. the washer is used near children. • Do not use fabric softeners or products to • Before the washer is removed from service or eliminate static unless recommended by the discarded, remove the door to prevent children manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. from hiding inside. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded, in the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. • Do not use an adapter or extension cord. • Do not remove ground prong. • If you don't have the proper outlet, consult an electrician. _,WARNING : Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.