LG WM3431HW Owner's Manual - Page 4

I mportant Safety Information READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING! For your safety, 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 ! 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 install or store the washer where it will • Do not wash articles that have been previously be exposed to the weather. cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with • Do not tamper with controls. gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other • Do not repair or replace any part of the washer flammable or explosive substances, as they give or attempt any servicing unless specifically off vapors that could ignite or explode. recommended in the user-maintenance • Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or instructions or published user-repair instructions other flammable or explosive substances to the that you understand and have the skills to carry wash water. These substances give off vapors out. that could ignite or explode. • See Installation Instructions for grounding • Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be requirements. produced in a hot water system that has not been • Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not • Interior of washer and condensing duct should be been used for such a period, before using the cleaned periodically by qualified service washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets personnel. and let the water flow from each for several • 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. 3