Danby DWM99W User Manual

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1.  Please  read this instruction manual carefully 

before operating.

2.   Refer to the Grounding Instructions 

(under electrical requirements) in this 
manual 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, other 
flammable or explosive substances as they 
give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

4.  Do not allow children to play on or in the 

washer. Close supervision of children is 
necessary when the washer is used near 
children.

5.  Do not reach into the washer if the inner tub 

or agitator is revolving.

6.  Do not install or store the washer where it will 

be exposed to water and/or weather.

7.  Do not tamper with the controls.

8.  Do not repair or replace any part of the washer, 

or attempt any servicing unless specifically 
recommended in the user maintenance 
instructions trouble shooting guide that you 
understand and have the skills to carry out.

9.  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.

10. Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be 

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 this washer, turn on all hot 
water faucets and let the water flow from each 
for several minutes. This will release any 
accumulated hydrogen gas. THIS GAS IS 
FLAMMABLE, DO NOT SMOKE OR USE AN 
OPEN FLAME DURING THIS TIME.

11. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.

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 power 
source.

13. Use your washer only for its intended purpose, 

washing clothes.

14. ALWAYS disconnect the washer from electrical 

supply before attempting any service. 
Disconnect the power cord by grasping the 
plug, not the cord.

15. Install the washer according to the 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All 
connections for water, drain, electrical power 
and grounding must comply with local codes 
and be made by licensed personnel when 
required. Do not do it yourself unless you know 
how!

16. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes which have 

traces of any flammable substances such as 
vegetable oil, cooking oil, machine oil, 
flammable chemicals, thinner etc. or anything 
containing wax or chemicals such as in mops 
and cleaning cloths, must not be put into the 
washer. These flammable substance may 
cause the fabric to catch on fire.

17. Do not use fabric softeners or products to 

eliminate static unless recommended by the 
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

18. Keep your washer in good condition. Bumping 

or dropping the washer can damage safety 
features. If this occurs, have your washer 
checked by a qualified serviceman.

19. Be sure water connections have a shut-off 

valve and fill hose connections are tight. 
CLOSE the shut-off valves at the end of each 
wash day.

20. The LID MUST BE CLOSED any time the 

washer is to spin. DO NOT by-pass the safety 
switch by permitting the washer to spin with the 
lid open. A brake will stop the inner tub within 
seconds if the lid is opened during spinning. If 
the inner tub does not stop when the lid is 
opened, remove the washer from use and call 
a serviceman.