What To Do If You Smell Gas; Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool W10746870A Manual De Uso

WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize I
the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death, j
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance,
- WHAT TO DO iF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
o Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
o Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
• Immediately carl your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, carl the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
iMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer/dryer, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
[] Read all instructions before using the washer/dryer.
[] Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
kems contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a
chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
[] Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry=cleaning solvents, other flammable, or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
[] Do not add gasoline, dry=cleaning solvents, or other
flammable, or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
[] Do not allow children to play on or in the washer/dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
washer/dryer is used near children.
[] Before the washer/dryer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the doors to the washer/dryer
compartments.
[] Do not reach into the washer/dryer if the tub, agitator or
drum is moving.
[] Do not install or store the washer/dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
[] Do not tamper with controls.
[] Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load.
[] Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced
in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks
or more. HYDROGEN GAS iS EXPLOSIVE. if the hot water
system has not been used for such a period, before using
the washing machine, turn on all hot water faucets and let
the water flow from each for several minutes. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during
this time.
[] Do not repair or replace any part of the washer/dryer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in
this Use and Care Guide or in published user=repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
[] Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
[] Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber=like materials.
[] Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.
[] The interior of the machine and dryer exhaust vent should
be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
[] See "Electrical Requirements" section of the installation
instructions booklet for grounding instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.