LG WM2677HSM Owners Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETYINFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSE ,A WARNING! For your safely, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury_ or loss of life. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ,t_ WARNING: To reduce the risk of lire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including 1he folfowing: * Read aft 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 tn a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more,_ HYDROGEN GAS tS EXPLOSIVE° ff 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 minutes° This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas,. As the gas is flammable_ do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. * Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. C!ose supervision of children is necessary when the washer ts used near children. • Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to prevent children from hiding inside,, , 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 anypart 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 ouL • See Installation Instructions for grounding requirements. • AL WAYS follow the fabric care instructions supplied by the garment manufacturer, • Do not place items exposed to cooking off !n your washer, items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire, • DO not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or producL 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 aft local codes and ordinances. • Do not use an adapter or extension cord. • Do not remove groundprongo • ftyou don't have the proper outlet, consult an electrician, ,A 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 Ihe appliance is properiy grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appllance - if it does not lit the outlet, have a proper outlet instated by a qualified electrician 3