WHIRLPOOL AL5143VW1
Owner's Manual

Important

Safety Instructions

Contents
Product Registration Energy-saving tips Important Safety Instructions Before you wash Using your washer Sort the load Load the washer Select water-level and load size Select water temperature Select cycle and wash time

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Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury when using your washer, by following basic precautions, including the following: . Read all instructions before using . If hot water has not been used your washer. recently (usually 2 weeks or . Do Not wash items cleaned in, longer), hydrogen gases may build washed in, soaked in or spotted up in the water heater and the hot with gasoline, dry-cleaning water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS solvents, paint, wax or other EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or flammable or explosive substances damage, before using your in the washer. The fumes can washer, turn on all hot water create a fire or explosion. Always faucets and allow water to run for hand-wash and air-dry fabrics several minutes. This will allow containing these materials. gases to escape. Do Not smoke or I Do Not allow children to play on or use any open flame near the inside the washer. Close faucet while it is open. supervision of children is . The washer must be electrically necessary when the washer is used grounded. See Installation near them. Instructions. . Before the washer is removed from . Store detergent and laundry service or discarded, remove the lid products in a cool, dry place out of to prevent accidental entrapment. children�s reach. A locked cabinet . Do Not reach into the washer until is recommended. all motion stops. If the lid is . Read and follow instructions on opened while the basket is detergent and laundry packages. spinning, the basket will Pay special attention to warnings automatically stop in a few and precautions. seconds. Do Not use chlorine bleach in the n . Do Not install or store washer same wash as ammonia, vinegar, where it will be exposed to the rust remover or other acids. weather. Hazardous fumes can form. Do Not tamper with controls. . Do Not machine-wash glass fiber n mYou are responsible for making materials. Small particles can sure that your washer is installed, stick to fabrics washed in repaired and parts replaced by a following loads and cause skin qualified person. irritation.
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To stop at any time Rinse and spin Normal operations Using special model features AL4132 Large-Capacity, Single-Speed Washer AL5143 Large-Capacity, Single-Speed Washer AL6245 Large-Capacity, Two-Speed Washer AX5133 Super-Capacity, Single-Speed Washer AX6245 Super-Capacity, Two-Speed Washer Laundry load guide Caring for your washer After washing When not washing Before leaving on vacation To protect your washer from freezing Common washing problem Laundry tips Water hardness Laundry products Tints removal guide Stain and dyes Before you call for service warranty

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Do Not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. The substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

. Do Not use or store dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene or other flammable or explosive substances in or near your washer. These substances give off vapors that can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Before you wash
. Turn all pockets inside out and empty. n Turn down cuffs. Brush away lint and dirt. . Close zippers, snaps and hooks and remove pins, buckles and other hard objects to prevent scratching laundry basket, agitator or snagging other items. Remove unwashable trim and ornaments. . Tie strings and sashes to prevent tangling. . Mend tears, loose hems and seams. . Treat spots and stains. Pre-soak if necessary.

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