Electrolux 115 V 60 Hz Washer Owner's Manual

Contents

2Recognize safety symbols, words and labelsSafety items throughout this manual are labeled with aWARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as describedbelow:This symbol alerts you to situ-ations that may cause seriousbody harm, death or propertydamage.This symbol alerts you to situ-ations that may cause bodilyinjury or property damage.Save these instructions forfuture reference.Read all instructions before using this appliance. This bookcontains valuable information about:Operation•Care•Service•Keep it in a safe place.Read and Save These InstructionsRecord Your Model and Serial NumbersThe model and serial numbers of your washer are found onthe washer serial plate located of the washer lid. Record andretain these numbers.Model Number ____________________________Serial Number _____________________________Purchase Date _____________________________This Use and Care Guide provides general operating in-structions for your dryer. It also contains information aboutfeatures for several other models. Your washer may not haveevery feature included.Use the washer only as instructed in this Use & Care Guide.Important Safety InstructionsProduct RecordTo 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.You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow these Important Safety Instructions:PREVENT FIREDo 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 itemson or near the washer. These substances give off vapors orchemical 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 could ignitethe materials.Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flammable•or explosive substances to the wash water. These substanc-es 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 2 weeksor more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot watersystem has not been used for such a period, before usingthe washer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the waterflow from each for several minutes. This will release anyaccumulated hydrogen gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; donot smoke or use an open flame during this time.Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or•liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire,•explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to the rub-ber or plastic parts of the washer.The instructions appearing in this Use and CareGuide are not meant to cover every possible condition andsituation that may occur. Common sense and caution mustbe practiced when installing, operating and maintaining anyappliance.