Maytag MFW9800TK Use and Care Guide - Page 4
Installation Requirements - washer
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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 allow children to play on or in the washer. Close ■ Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive ■ Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or remove the door or lid. 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. ■ Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is moving. ■ Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather. ■ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be ■ Do not tamper with controls. produced in a hot water system that has not been used ■ Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS servicing unless specifically recommended in this manual or in EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been published user-repair instructions that you understand and used for such a period, before using the washing have the skills to carry out. machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release ■ See "Electrical Requirements" for grounding instructions. any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. The parts supplied are in the washer drum. Tools needed for connecting the water inlet hoses ■ Pliers (that open to 1 39.5 mm]) ■ Flashlight (optional) Tools needed for installation ■ Open end wrenches 17 mm and 13 mm ■ Level ■ Wood block ■ Ruler or measuring tape 4