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WHEN USING THE WASHER
• Never reach into washer while it is moving. • Thelaundry processcan reduce the flame
Wait until the machine has completely stopped retardancg of fabrics.To avoid such a result,
before opening the lid. carefullg follow the garment manufacturer's
wash and care instructions.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual.
such as vinegar and/or rust remover Mixing
different chemicals can produce a
toxic gaswhich mag cause death.
Do notwash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in,washed in, soakedin or spotted with
combustible or explosivesubstances (suchas
wax,oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,dry-cleaning
solvents,kerosene,etc.).Thesesubstances giveoff
vapors that mag ignite or explode. Do not add
these substancesto the wash water Do not use or
place these substances around your washer or
drger during operation.
• Tominimize the possibility of electricshock,
unplug this appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the building's
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE:Turning theChicleSelectorKnob to an off
position,or pressing PAUSEdoesNOTdisconnect
the appliance from the power supplg.
• Neverattempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missingor broken parts,including a
damaged cord or plug.
WHEN NOTIN USE
• Turn off water faucets to relieve pressureon hoses
and valves and to minimize leakage ifa break or
rupture shouldoccur Check the condition of the fill
hoses;GErecommends changing the hoses every
5 years.
• Beforediscarding a washer,or removing it
from service,remove the washer lidto prevent
childrenfrom hiding inside.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this
appliance unlessspecifically recommended in this
Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skillsto carry out.
• Do not tamper with controls.
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