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Miscellaneous
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Close fasteners (e.g., zippers) on laundry before operation.
Failure to do so may result in malfunction of the machine or water leakage.
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If any liquid detergent, bleach, or softener remains on any plastic parts on the exterior
of the machine, wipe it off immediately with a soft, damp cloth.
Failure to do so may cause rust and deterioration of the machine parts and result in injuries.
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After a water outage occurs or after you disconnect and reconnect the water supply
hose, turn off the tap, press the <START> button, and ensure that the detergent
indicator lights before turning on the tap slowly.
(Do this after long periods of disuse as well.)
Air may have accumulated in the water supply hose or plumbing fixtures, and the pressurized air may
cause malfunction of the machine, water leakage, or injuries when released.
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Install the machine in the way that you can access the drain outlet for cleaning.
Clogged drain outlets will result in improper drainage and water leakage. If you remove the drain hose
from the drain outlet hole, make sure that it is reinserted securely into the drainage pipe.
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Clean the lint filter and drain outlet regularly (i.e., once a month).
Washing laundry that produces a lot of lint or laundry on which hair or pet fur is attached will clog the
lint filter and drain outlet quickly, and result in improper draining and water leakage.
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Remove the detergent case and clean the case regularly (i.e., once a week).
Accumulation of liquid detergent, softener, or bleach may cause malfunction of the machine and result
in injuries.
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Do not use hot water from a water heater.
Doing so may result in malfunction of the machine, water leakage, or improper drying operation.
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Do not jam laundry when closing the door.
Doing so may result in malfunction of the machine, water leakage, or improper drying operation.
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Do not climb on top of the machine or place heavy objects on it.
Doing so may result in malfunction of the machine or water leakage.
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Do not apply excessive pressure to the door or its hinges.
Doing so may result in malfunction of the machine or water leakage.
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Do not use water that is 50°C (122°F) or higher in temperature.
Doing so may result in malfunction of the machine, water leakage, or improper drying operation.
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Do not use the washing cap (optional) in the [SOFT] and [TUB CLEAN] programs
of the <<WASH>> operations, and <<WASH DRY>>, <<DRY>> and <STEAM IRON>
operations.
The heat may cause the washing cap to warp and fly out of the drum, resulting in injuries or
malfunction of the machine.
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Do not hang a rag on the door bellows.
Doing so may deform the door bellows, resulting in water leakage.
Safety Precautions
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CAUTION
