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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
WATERHEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks
or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive underthese circumstance&
If tile hot water has not been tlsed t0r two wee]¢s or illOi'e, prevent tile p_ssibili b' ot (hlnage or injtli wby ttlIIliIlg
on all hot _:_teI"timcets and allotting R/era to rtm for several ininutes. Do this befine using alW electrical
appliance which is com_ecmd to tile hot _v:_mrsvsmm. This simple procedme will allow mUb/filt-up hydrogen
_s to escape. Since the _s is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.
PROPERINSTALLAtiON
This washer must be properly installed and located in
accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is
used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions
sheet you can receive one by visiting www.Hotpoint.com,
or by calling 8OO.GE.CARE$(800.432.2737).
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keep tile area tmderneath and arotmd _om"
appliances fl'ee of combustible materials such
as lint, paper; rags, chemicals, etc.
• Install or store where it will not be eN)osed to
temperatm'es below freezing or exposed to the
weather:
• Properly grolmd washer to confimn with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
• Close supelMsion is necessm)if this appliance is
used b'_ or near chikhen. Do not allow chiMren to
play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.
Use this
appliance
onlyforits
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual
WHENUSINGTHEWASHER
• Never reach into washer while it is moving.
X,_'aitundl tile Ànachine has COlnpletelv stopped
before opening tile lid.
Do not mix chlorine bleach Mth ammonia or
acids such asvinegar and/or rust remove_:
Mixing different chemicals can produce a
tOXI(" g}ls which ill}iv (arise death.
Do not wash or d_T reticles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degrease_s, dlT-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or
explode. Do not add these substances to the
wash water: Do not use or place these substances
arolmd vom" washer or (hyer dm-ing operation.
WHENNOTINUSE
• Turn off water Pincers to relieve pressm'e on hoses
and \_flves and to minimize leakage if a break or
ruptm'e should occm: Check tile condition of tile
fill hoses; they should be _eplaced evelw 5 vea_.
• Before discarding a washeI; or removing it fl'om
• Tile latm(h T process can reduce tile flame
retardancy ot rid)tics. To avoid such a result,
carefldly follow tile gammnt nmnttfi_cttH'er's
wash and care instructions.
• To minimize tile possibili_' of electric shock,
unplug this appliance fl'om tile power supply or
discmmect the washer at the household
distribution panel by removing the filse or
switching off the d_vuit breaker betme attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. NOTE" Turnlhgthe
CycleSelectorknobtoan off positionor pressingPAUSE
doesNOT disconnectthe appliancefrom thepower supply
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malflmctioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part (ff
this appliance tmless specifically recommended
in this Owner's Manual, or in published use>
repair instructions that you undelstnnd and have
tile skills to carry out.
service, remove tile washer lid to prevent children • Do not tamper with controls.
fl'om hidin , inside
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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