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Important

Safety Instructions

Contents

Page No.

Reduce risk of fire, electrical

shock, or personal injury when using your

washer, by following

basic precautions,

including

the following:

. Read all instructions

before using

your washer.

. Do Not wash items cleaned in,

washed in, soaked in or spotted

with gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents, paint, wax or other

flammable or explosive

substances

in the washer.

The fumes can

create a fire or explosion.

Always

hand-wash

and air-dry fabrics

containing

these materials.

I Do Not allow children to play on or

inside the washer.

supervision

of children is

necessary when the washer is used

near them.

. Before the washer is removed from

service or discarded, remove the lid

to prevent accidental

entrapment.

. Do Not reach into the washer until

all motion stops. If the lid is

opened while the basket is

spinning,

the basket will

automatically

stop in a few

seconds.

. Do Not install or store washer

where it will be exposed to the

weather.

Do Not tamper with controls.

m You are responsible

for making

sure that your washer is installed,

repaired and parts replaced by a

qualified

person.

Do Not add gasoline, dry-cleaning

solvents or other flammable

explosive substances to the wash

water.

The substances give off

vapors that could ignite or explode.

. If hot water has not been used

recently (usually 2 weeks or

longer), hydrogen gases may build

up in the water heater and the hot

water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS

EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or

damage, before using your

washer, turn on all hot water

faucets and allow water to run for

several minutes.

This will allow

gases to escape. Do Not smoke or

use any open flame near the

faucet while it is open.

. The washer must be electrically

grounded.

See Installation

Instructions.

. Store detergent and laundry

products in a cool, dry place out of

children's

reach. A locked cabinet

is recommended.

. Read and follow instructions

detergent and laundry packages.

Pay special attention

to warnings

and precautions.

Do Not use chlorine bleach in the

same wash as ammonia, vinegar,

rust remover or other acids.

Hazardous fumes can form.

. Do Not machine-wash

glass fiber

materials.

Small particles can

stick to fabrics washed in

following

loads and cause skin

irritation.

. Do Not use or store dry-cleaning

solvents, kerosene or other

flammable or explosive

substances in or near your washer.

These substances give off vapors

that can create a fire hazard or

explosion.

Save these instructions.

Product Registration

Energy-saving tips

Important Safety Instructions

Before you wash

Using your washer

Sort the load

Load the washer

;

Select water-level and load size -

Select water temperature

Select cycle and wash time

To start

To stop at any time

Rinse and spin

Normal operations

Using special model features

AL4132 Large-Capacity,

Single-Speed Washer

AL5143 Large-Capacity,

Single-Speed Washer

AL6245 Large-Capacity,

Two-Speed Washer

AX5133 Super-Capacity,

Single-Speed Washer

AX6245 Super-Capacity,

Two-Speed Washer

Laundry load guide

Caring for your washer

After washing

When not washing

Before leaving on vacation

To protect your washer from freezing -

Common washing problem

8-9

Laundry tips

Water hardness

Laundry products

Tints and dyes

Stain removal guide

Before you call for service

warranty

Before you wash

. Turn all pockets inside out and

empty.

Turn down cuffs. Brush away lint

and dirt.

. Close zippers, snaps and hooks and

remove pins, buckles and other hard

objects to prevent scratching laundry

basket, agitator or snagging other

items.

Remove unwashable trim and

ornaments.

. Tie strings and sashes to prevent

tangling.

. Mend tears, loose hems and seams.

. Treat spots and stains. Pre-soak if

necessary.

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