WHIRLPOOL PAV2000AAW
Owner's Manual

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Safety
TO reduce the risk follow basic safety carefully before using for future reference, in accordance Installation

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of fire, explosion, precautions, including electric the shock, or personal following: the washer. with the injury when using

8. Flame resistant finishes improper laundering could remove them. Follow garment manufacturer's instructionscarefully. 9. When moving, installed

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Should anyone get an electric shock from the washer, disconnect electrical power. Do not operate until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician. Install or store where it will not be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather, Connect to a properly rated, protected and size d power supply circuit. See Electrical Requirements. Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities, install your washer, Have a qualified 3. To prevent service technician

WARNING!

FIRE HAZARD

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. Do not wash articles which have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, oil, waxes, chemical solvents, alcohol, turpentine, or other flammable or explosive materials. These substances will be retained in articles, and articles which still contain these flammable or explosive substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. when using cleaning fluids, etc. These products should be Use according to manufacturObserve these precautions spot or stain removers, labeled "nonflammable."

injury to children: to play inside, on, or with the washis necessary when using the them in the

Do not allow children er. Close supervision washer,

of children

When children are mature enough, safe, correct use of the washer.

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Keep all laundry aids out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Use laundry aids only as directed by the manufacturer observing all warnings on container labels. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the washer. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheet can create a chamber with inadequate ventilation, Remove the door to the washing compartment washer is removed from service or discarded, before the

ers directions in a well ventilated area or outdoors. Thoroughly rinse articles by hand before placing them in the washer. Some of these products - rust removers for example - will damage components and the finish of the washer. Keep area around and underneath washer free from the

accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, gasoline, and all other flammable vapors and liquids. Hydrogen gas is explosive and under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the washer, turn on all the hot water faucets and let the water flow from each faucet for severa] minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As this gas is flammable, do _ot smoke or use an open flame during this procedure. Recent studies have shown that if vegetable oil contami-

4. Do not reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is moving. The washer is equipped with a safety switch for your protection. If action does not stop when the washer lid is opened during the spin cycle, disconnect the electrical power to the washer. Do not operate the washer until it has been repaired by a qualified technician, 5. Do not tamper with the operating controls.

6. To prevent personal injury and damage to the washer, do not repair or replace any part of the washer or attempt any servicing. Servicing should be referred to a qualified service technician, 7. Do not wash fiberglass articles unless recommended by manufacturer,

nated materials are incompletely washed, a carry over and buildup of the oil may contribute to a chemical reaction (spontaneous combustion) that could cause a load to catch fire by itself. This would be more likely to happen if the load were left in the dryer after tumbling stopped or if items were folded and stacked while warm.

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