WASHER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word ?DANGER? or ?WARNING.?
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
WARNINGinstructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
 Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, play with the appliance.
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with petrol, dry-cleaning  Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,
solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they remove the door or lid.
give off vapours that could ignite or explode. Do not reach into the washer if the drum, tub or agitator is
 Do not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other moving.
flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water. Â Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed
These substances give off vapours that could ignite or to the weather.
explode.
 Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in  Do not tamper with controls.
a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or  Do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use
and Care Guide.
system has not been used for such a period, before using  See Installation Instructions for earthing requirements.
the washing machine, turn on all hot water taps and let the
water flow from each for several minutes. This will release  If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.person in order to avoid a hazard.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instructions
concerning use of the appliance by persons responsible for
their safety.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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