2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNINGTo reduce the risk of Þre, electric shock, or injury to persons when usingyour appliance, follow the basic precautions, including the following:: Read all of the instructions before using this appliance.: Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this usermanual.: Do not use the washer for commercial clothes washing.: Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-watersystem that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GASIS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such aperiod, before using a washing machine, turn on all hot-water faucets!"#$%&'%#( &%)#*+(#,)+-#% .'#,+)#/%0%) $#-1!2&%/3#4'1/#(1$$#)%$% /%#!5# ..2-2$ &%"#'5")+6%!#6 /3#7/#&'%#6 /#1/#* -- 8$%9#"+#!+/-+:%#+)#2/%# !#+;%!#* -%#"2)1!6#&'1/#&1-%3INSTALLATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDANGERBefore you throw away your old appliance, remove the door or lid sothat children cannot hide or get trapped inside your old appliance.: This appliance must be properly installed and located in accordance withthe installation instructions before it is used.: Do not store or install this appliance where it will be exposed totemperatures below freezing or exposed to weather, which can causedamage to the appliance.: The appliance must be properly grounded to conform with all electricalcodes and ordinances. See “Electrical Requirements” section.