Hitachi BD-W3300 Operating Instructions And Owner's Manual page 12

Safety Precautions
Miscellaneous
 Remove the door before disposing of the machine.
Children may get trapped in the machine. Loosen the screws and remove the door.
 Keep the supplied spirit level and plastic packaging away from children and infants.
Children may accidentally swallow the spirit level or place the packaging on their head and asphyxiate.
 If the machine does not operate, emits smoke or unusual odors, or otherwise
operates abnormally, disconnect the power cord immediately and consult a service
representative to request inspection or repair.
Failure to do so may cause electrical shock, electrical leakage, or short circuits, and result in fire.
 Do not dismantle, repair, or modify the machine.
Doing so may result in electrical shock, fire, or injuries. (Consult a service representative.)
 Do not splash water directly onto the machine when performing maintenance.
Doing so may result in electrical shock or short circuits.
 Do not wash laundry on which volatile solvents (gasoline, benzene, thinner, kerosene,
etc.) or sodium hydroxide have adhered.
Doing so may result in fire.
 Keep your hands away from the door hinge when closing the door.
Fingers may get caught between the machine and door and result in injuries.
Laundry
 Do not wash, rinse, spin, or dry bath mats, doormats, or other hard and thick items
made of waterproofed fabrics that do not allow water to pass through.
The laundry may be damaged, or the machine may malfunction during the spin cycle and cause
injuries.
Examples
Fishing wear, ski wear, raincoats, sleeping bags, sauna suits, wetsuits, windbreakers, disposable diapers, bicycle,
motorcycle, or car covers, waterproof mats or sheets, bath mats, etc.
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WARNING
CAUTION