3SafetyImportant Safety InstructionsRecognize safety symbols, words andlabelsSafety items throughout this manual are labeledwith a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risktype as described below:Tools and materials needed for installation:WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:Do not try to light any appliance.•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use•any phone in your building.Clear the room, building or area of all occu-•pants.Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh-•bor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instruc-tions.If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the•fire department.Save these instructionsfor future reference.This symbol alerts you tosituations that may causeserious body harm, deathor property damage.This symbol alerts you tosituations that may causebodily injury or propertydamage.WARNINGFIRE HAZARDFor your safety the information in this manualmust be followed to minimize the risk of fireor explosion or to prevent property damage,personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or usegasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids inthe vicinity of this or any other appliance.Pre-installation requirementsAdjustablepliersAdjustablewrench3/8” or 10 mmbox wrenchOR OR OR AND ANDRatchet andsocket setCarpenter’s levelUniversal wrenchsupplied withwasherNOTEThe electrical service to the washer mustconform with local codes and ordinances andthe latest edition of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA 70, or in Canada, the Canadianelectrical code C22.1 part 1.WARNINGSUFFOCATION HAZARDDestroy the carton and plastic bags after thewasher is unpacked. Children might use themfor play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads,or plastic sheets can become airtight chamberscausing suffocation. Place all materialsin a garbage container or make materialsinaccessible to children.CAUTIONEXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARDTo avoid back or other injury, have more than oneperson move or lift the washer.IMPORTANTThe instructions in this manual and all otherliterature included with this washer are not meantto cover every possible condition and situationthat may occur. Good safe practice and cautionMUST be applied when installing, operating andmaintaining any appliance.Maximum benefits and enjoyment are achievedwhen all the Safety and Operating Instructionsare understood and practiced as a routine withyour laundering tasks.