803235R3 - Safety Information - Part No. 803235R3 - Important Safety Instructions

Oct 23, 2026

Safety Information section for a frontload washer, specifying how to reduce fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death risks during operation. It explains the meaning of “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION,” and clarifies non-hazard “NOTE” and “IMPORTANT” guidance. Key instructions cover flammable-liquid restrictions (gasoline and solvents), hydrogen gas hazard in unused hot water systems, child safety, safe loading-door usage, electrical power precautions, and requirements for authorized installation and servicing, plus leak and abnormal-sound checks.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages26

Reading Time1 h 6 min

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Safety Information

Explanation of Safety Messages

Important Safety Instructions

foryour frontload washer Part No. 803235R3 August 2014 | | WARNING | | --- | --- | | For your safety and to reduce the risk of fire or an explosion, do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
W022 | | -2- 803235R3 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC-DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT Safety Information Explanation of Safety Messages Throughout this manual and on machine decals, you will find precautionary statements (“DANGER,”“WARNING,” and “CAUTION”) followed by specific instructions. These precautions are intended for the personal safety of the operator, user, servicer, and those maintaining the machine. | | DANGER | | --- | --- | | Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will cause severe personal injury or death. | | | | WARNING | | --- | --- | | Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could cause severe personal injury or death. | | | | CAUTION | | --- | --- | | Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may cause minor or moderate personal injury or property damage. | | Additional precautionary statements (“IMPORTANT” and “NOTE”) are followed by specific instructions. NOTE: The word“NOTE” is used to communicate installation, operation, maintenance or servicing information that is important but not hazard related. Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions | | WARNING | | --- | --- | | To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death to persons when using your washer, follow these basic precautions:
W023 | | 1. Read all instructions before using the washer. 2. Refer to the Grounding Information in the Installation Instructions for the proper grounding of the washer. 3. Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. 4. Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. IMPORTANT: The word“IMPORTANT” is used to inform the reader of specific procedures where minor machine damage will occur if the procedure is not followed. © Copyright 2014, Alliance Laundry Systems LLCAll rights reserved. No part of the contents ofthis book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the expressed written consent of the publisher. -3- 803235R3 © Copyright, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC-DO NOT COPY or TRANSMIT 5. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas maybe produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. THE GAS IS FLAMMABLE. DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME. 6. Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer is used near children. This is a safety rule for all appliances. 7. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment. 8. Do not reach into the washer if the wash drum is moving. 9. Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed to water and/or weather. 10. Do not tamper with the controls. 11. Do not repair or replace any part of the washer, or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the usermaintenance instructions or in published userrepair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. 12. To reduce the risk of an electric shock or fire, DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to connect the washer to the electrical

FAQs

What should you do to reduce the risk of fire or explosion when using the washer?

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near the washer. Do not wash or add flammable or explosive substances to the wash water.

Why does hydrogen gas need attention when the hot water system has been unused?

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system unused for two weeks or more. Turn on hot water faucets and let water flow for several minutes before using the washer, avoid smoking or open flames during this time.

What precautions are required before performing any service on the washer?

ALWAYS disconnect the washer from the electrical supply before attempting service. Do not repair or replace parts unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or user repair instructions you understand.

Oct 23, 2026

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