Download Whirlpool LA528OXT Operating instructions

ImportantSafetyInstructions
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Read all instructions
before
l If hot water has not been used
recently (usually 2 weeks or
using the washer.
longer), hydrogen gases may build
NEVER wash items cleaned,
up in the water heater and the hot
washed, soaked in or spotted with
water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
wax, paint, gasoline, or flammable
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
fluids in the washer. The fumes
damage, before using your washer,
can create a FIRE HAZARD or
turn on all hot water faucets and
EXPLOSION. ALWAYS hand
allow water to run for several
launder and air dry fabrics containminutes. This will allow gases to
ing these materials.
escape. DO NOT smoke or use
NEVER allow children to operate,
any open flame near the faucet
play with, or crawl inside the
while it is open.
washer. Close supervision of
l You are responsible
for makchildren is necessary when the
ing sure that your washer:
washer is used near children.
-is installed, repaired, and has
When discarding an old washer,
parts replaced by a qualified
ALWAYS remove the lid to prevent
person.
accidental entrapment.
-is properly installed and leveled
NEVER put your hands into the
on a floor that can support the
washer until all motion stops. If the
weight.*
lid is opened while the basket is
- is connected to the correct 3spinning, the basket will automatiprong outlet, electric supply,
tally stop in a few seconds.
water supply and drain.*
DO NOTtamper with controls.
- is properly grounded.’
- is properly maintained.*
NEVER use or store flammable
- is protected from the weather
fluids (dry-cleaning solvents,
and kept where the temperature
kerosene) in or near your washer.
will not fall below freezing.
DO NOT add flammable fluids to
the wash water. These substances
*See the Installation Instructions.
give off vapors that can create a
FIRE HAZARD or EXPLOSION.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Additionalsafetyinstructionsandyour responsibilities
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ALWAYSstore detergent, laundry
aids and other materials in a cool, dry
place where children can’t reach them
- in a locked cabinet if possible.
ALWAYS read and follow instructions
on packages of detergent and laundry
aids - especially warnings and
precautions.
HAZARDOUS
FUMES can be
formed if chlorine bleach is used in
the same wash as ammonia or acids
such as vinegar or rust remover.
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ALWAYS unplug the power supply
cord before attempting to service
the washer.
DO NOT machine wash glass fiber
materials. Small particles can stick to
fabrics washed in following loads and
cause skin irritation.
You are responsible
for making
sure that your washer:
-is used only for jobs normally expetted of home automatic washers,
- is not run by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
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