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Installation
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Do not install the machine in damp locations, such as a bathroom, or in locations
exposed to rain.
Doing so may cause electrical shock or electrical leakage and result in fire.
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Do not install the machine on a wheeled platform or other unstable surface.
Doing so may cause the machine to move or fall over by vibration during operations.
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Carpet does not obstruct the openings for washing machines with ventilation openings
in the base.
Laundry and detergent
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Do not dry clothes to which vegetable oil, animal oil, machine oil, dry-cleaning oil,
cosmetic oil (massage oil, beauty treatment oil, etc.), benzene, thinner, gasoline,
or resin (cellulose) has adhered, or clothes made of polypropylene fiber, even after
washing. In addition, do not dry items that contain sponge-like materials.
Doing so may cause natural combustion of the oil and materials.
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Do not add excessive amount of detergent.
Use the recommended amounts of detergent, referring to the detergent indicator. Failure to do so may
cause excessive foaming and malfunction of the machine, and result in leakage of water and foam
from the machine or drain outlet and electrical shock.
During and after operation
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Do not insert your hand into the laundry until the drum stops spinning completely.
Your hand may get caught in the laundry and injuries may result, even during gentle spinning. In
particular, keep children away during operation.
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Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are
quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
When near the machine
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Keep flammable materials away from the drum.
(Flammable materials include kerosene, gasoline, benzene, thinner, alcohol, and
laundry on which such substances have adhered.)
Failure to do so may result in fire.
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Keep candles, incense, cigarettes, and other sources of fire away from the machine.
Failure to do so may result in fire.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Do not allow children to enter the drum. Do not allow children to operate the machine.
Children may get trapped inside the drum and asphyxiate, or get burned, shocked, or otherwise
injured.
WARNING
