Wascomat Full Size Tumble Action Washer Installation And Safety Instructions

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3Grounding typewall receptaclePower supplycord with 3-pronggrounding plugDo not underany circumstancescut, remove,or bypassthe grounding prongfrom this plug.Do not use ormix liquid chlorine bleachwith other householdchemicals such as toiletcleaners, rust removers,acid or products containingammonia. These mixturescan produce dangerousfumes which can causeserious injury or death.Avoid firehazard or electrical shock.Do not use an adaptor plugor extension cord or removegrounding prong fromelectrical power cord.Failure to follow thiswarning can cause seriousinjury, fire or death.FOR YOUR SAFETYDo not store or use gasolineor other flammable vaporsor liquids in the vicinity ofthis or any other appliance.Your washer is equipped with a door safety interlock. Verify proper operation of interlock system daily, using the following procedure:1. With the washer door open, insert the required number of coins (or the appropriate card, on machines equippedwith a card-start system) and press the START button. THE WASHER MUST NOT START!2. Close the washer door. Press the START button again to start the machine. Attempt to open the door, without exerting excessive force.THE DOOR MUST NOT OPEN!IF THE WASHER STARTS WITH THE DOOR OPEN, OR THE DOOR CAN BE OPENED WHILE THE WASHER IS OPERATING, THE MACHINEMUST IMMEDIATELY BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD, AND MARK THE MACHINE "OUT OF ORDER", UNTILTHE INTERLOCK SYSTEM IS REPAIRED, AND OPERATES AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.If you have questions regarding operation of this machine, or proper testing of the door interlock system, contactWascomat Service at 1-516-371-0700.Read all instructions before using this washer.Important Safety InstructionsCORRECTUse this way ONLYNote: The instructionsappearing in this INSTALLATIONAND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSmanual are not meant to coverevery possible condition andsituation that may occur.Common sense and cautionmust be practiced wheninstalling, operating andmaintaining any appliance.You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:•To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basicwarnings listed below.• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.Prevent Fire• Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning solvents,kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store these items on or near the washer. These substances give off vaporsor chemical reactions that could ignite or explode.• Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the washer. These substances give off vapors that couldignite the materials.• Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. Thesesubstances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for 2weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period,before using the washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. Thiswill release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use an open flame duringthis time.• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to therubber or plastic parts of the washer.Protect Children• Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washeris used near children. As children grow, teach them the proper, safe use of all appliances.•Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing materials after the washer is unpacked. Children might usethem for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.• Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To prevent personal injury, observe all warnings on product labels.• Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the washer lid to prevent accidental entrapment.• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.Prevent Injury• Test door interlock system daily. Follow instructions on previous page.• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during operation, the washer must be installed and electricallygrounded by a qualified service person in accordance with local codes. Refer to INSTALLATION AND SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding procedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have it checked andreinstalled by a qualified service person.• To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer, the electrical power cord of the washer must be pluggedinto a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong outlet. The third grounding prong must never be removed.Never ground the washer to a gas pipe. Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug.• Follow package directions when using laundry products. Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas--resultingin serious injury or death.- Do not combine laundry products for use in 1 load unless specified on the label.- Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar.• To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the washer:- All repairs and servicing must be performed by an authorized servicer unless specifically recommendedin this INSTALLATION AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS manual. Use only authorized factory parts.- Do not tamper with controls.- Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to the weather.• To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any usermaintenance. Turning the controls to the OFF position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.• To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or addingitems, push in the cycle selector knob and allow the tub to coast to a complete stop before reaching inside.• Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.• This washer is equipped with an electrical overload protector. The motor will stop if it becomes overheated. Thewasher will automatically restart after a cool down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manuallyturned off during this time. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS3