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Important safety instructions
■ Basic safety precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
WARNING
■ Save these instructions
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in
electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance - if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing
a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance.
• Do not use an adapter this will defeat the grounding plug.
• If you don’t have the proper outlet, consult an electrician.
WARNING
For use in Europe:
• This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Children of less than 3 years
should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
