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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
● Do NOT wash carpets.
● Any sharp or metal objects such as coins, nails,
screws, pebbles, jewelry, hair broaches, or curl-
ers may cause appliance or fabric damage if put
into the appliance.
● Ensure all pockets on clothing are emptied before
laundering.
● Do NOT use fabric softener sheets in the appli-
ance. Use liquid fabric softeners only.
● Disconnect the power and shut off the water sup-
ply when the appliance will NOT be in use.
● NEVER rellthewaterbyhandduringlaundering.
● ALWAYS empty the machine when the cycle has
completed.
● ALWAYS follow the fabric care instructions rec-
ommended by the fabric manufacturer.
● Do NOT use standard powdered detergents with
the appliance. Use caution and limit the quantity of
bleach and other stain removers when pretreating
stained fabric.
● Do NOT use the controls in a manner inconsistent
with the instructions in this manual.
● Checkthellhoseconnectiononaregularbasis
to ensure there is no leakage.
● Do NOT climb, lean, or sit on the appliance.
● Do NOT closethedoorwithexcessiveforce.Ifit
isdifculttoclosethedoor,ensurethattheload
is evenly distributed and does NOT exceedthe
appliance's capacity (see page 11).
F. Maintenance, Service, and Disposal
Precautions
WARNING! Failure to obey the following in-
structions could result in death or serious injury due
toelectricalshock,re,orsuffocation.
● ALWAYS unplug the appliance before perform-
ing any maintenance. Disconnect the power by
grasping the plug, NOT the cord.
● NEVER disconnect the power cord with wet
hands.
● This appliance MUST be repaired by an autho-
rized service center using only authentic ac-
cessoriesandserviceparts,unlessspecically
recommended in the user maintenance instruc-
tions or in published user repair instructions that
you understand and have the skill to implement.
● Do NOT attempt to repair or replace any part of
theapplianceunlessspecicallyrecommendedin
the user maintenance instructions or in published
user repair instructions that you understand and
have the skill to implement.
● If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced
byaqualiedserviceprofessional.
NOTICE: Failure to obey the following instructions
could result in structural damage to the appliance or
water damage to its surroundings.
● The interior of the appliance should be cleaned
periodicallybyaqualiedserviceprofessional.
● The transport bolts MUST be reinstalled by a
qualiedtechnicianpriortomovingtheappliance.
● The accumulated water should be drained from
the appliance prior to moving or servicing the
appliance.
● Handle the appliance carefully. NEVER grasp a
protruding part while lifting the appliance. The
appliance door cannot be used as a handle dur-
ing transport.