LG WM3997HWA Owners Manual - Page 7

ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE, CARE, CLEANING, AND DISPOSAL WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following : • U nplug the washer before cleaning to avoid the risk of electric shock. • N ever use harsh chemicals, abrasive cleaners, or solvents to clean the washer. They will damage the finish. • D o not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vapors that could ignite the materials. • D o not wash items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil. These items may contain some oil after laundering. Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke or catch fire by itself. • D isconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • D o not combine laundry products for use in one load unless specified on the label. • D o not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar. Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas, resulting in serious injury or death. • D o not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading, or adding items, press the START/PAUSE button and allow the drum to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside. Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electric shock, or death. • Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious injury to persons or death. • Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious injury to persons or death. • Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent injury to persons, observe all warnings on product labels. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious injury to persons or death.. • Before your washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside Failure to do so can result in serious injury to persons or death. • M ake sure the dispenser drawer is closed at all times when not being filled with laundry products. Failure to keep the drawer closed can result in personal injury or flooding. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS