Whirlpool WFW5605MC Owners Manual - Page 40

Washer Safety

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WASHER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or injury to persons when using your washing machine, follow basic precautions, including the following: Read all instructions before using the washing machine. Before putting the washing machine out of service or discarding it, remove the door or lid. Do not wash articles that have previously been cleaned, washed, soaked or moistened with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other ammable or explosive substances, as these release vapors that could ignite or cause an explosion. Do not put your hands in the washing machine if the drum, the tub, or the agitator are in operation. Do not install or store the washing machine where it is exposed to the weather conditions. Do not try to force the controls. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other ammable or explosive substances to the water to be used for washing. These substances release vapors that could ignite or cause an explosion. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be generated in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot water has not been used during this period, before using the washing machine, open all hot water faucets and let the water run for several minutes. This will release any hydrogen gas that may have accumulated in the system. Due to the ammability of hydrogen, do not smoke or use an open ame during this time. This device has not been designed for use by people (including children) with impaired physical, sensory or mental capacity or with a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been provided with instructions or are supervised in the use of the device by a person responsible for their safety. Do not repair or replace any part of the washing machine or attempt any technical service work, except when speci cally instructed to do so in this manual or in published user repair instructions that you understand and for which you have the necessary skills to carry out. For instruction on how to ground the machine, see the section on "Electrical requirements" in the installation instructions. If the power supply cord gets damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the latter's service agent or by a quali ed personnel, to avoid any danger. Use the new hoses supplied with the device. To avoid any danger, do not use the old hoses. Do not clean your washing machine with ammable substances or liquids. Do not allow children to play on or inside the washing machine. Children must be carefully supervised whenever the washing machine is in use near them. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 40

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WASHER SAFETY
Before putting the washing machine out of service or
discarding it, remove the door or lid.
Do not put your hands in the washing machine if the
drum, the tub, or the agitator are in operation.
Do not install or store the washing machine where it
is exposed to the weather conditions.
Do not try to force the controls.
Do not repair or replace any part of the
washing machine or attempt any technical service
work, except when specifically instructed to do so
in this manual or in published user repair instructions
that you understand and for which you have the
necessary skills to carry out.
For instruction on how to ground the machine,
see the section on "Electrical requirements"
in the installation instructions.
If the power supply cord gets damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
the latter’s service agent or by a qualified personnel,
to avoid any danger.
Use the new hoses supplied with the device.
To avoid any danger, do not use the old hoses.
Do not clean your washing machine with
flammable substances or liquids.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using your washing machine,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using the
washing machine.
Do not wash articles that have previously been
cleaned, washed, soaked or moistened
with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
flammable or explosive substances, as these
release vapors that could ignite or cause
an explosion.
Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,
or other flammable or explosive substances to the
water to be used for washing. These substances
release vapors that could ignite or cause an explosion.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
generated in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If hot water has not been used during this
period, before using the washing machine, open all
hot water faucets and let the water run for several
minutes. This will release any hydrogen gas that may
have accumulated in the system. Due to the
flammability of hydrogen, do not smoke or use
an open flame during this time.
This device has not been designed for
use by people (including children) with impaired
physical, sensory or mental capacity
or with a lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been provided with
instructions or are supervised in the use of the device
by a person responsible for their safety.
Do not allow children to play on or inside
the washing machine. Children must be carefully
supervised whenever the washing machine is in use
near them.