Safety Rules; Safety Rules Check List - Maytag MFS25PN Service Manual

SAFETY RULES
This is the most important section in the
manual.
It describes the safety and mainte-
nance rules applicable to anyone servicing or
operating the machine, including the owner
of the machine. Please read this information
and retain for reference.
Warning: This machine is equipped with
devices and features relating to its safe
operation. To avoid injury or electrical shock,
DO NOT
perform any service unless qualified
to do so.
Information to owners, operators and
dealers:
Warning: Improper and inadequate mainte-
nance, poor machinery housekeeping and
neglect or bypassing of safety devises may
result in accidents involving personal injury
and/or property damage.
To ensure the safety of operators of your
machine, the following maintenance checks
MUST be performed on a DAILY BASIS.
1. Prior to operating the machine, check
to make certain that all warning signs
are present and legible. Missing or
illegible ones must be replaced immedi-
ately. Be sure you have spares available
at all times.
2. Check the door safety interlock as
follows:
• Open the door of the machine and
attempt to start in the normal manner.
• Close the door to start machine opera-
tion and while it is operating attempt
to open the door. The door must re-
main locked.
• Upon completion of the cycle, imme-
diately check that the cylinder has
stopped and cycle indicator is off.
Warning: DO NOT, under any circum-
stances, attempt to bypass any of the
machine safety devices as this can result
in accidents involving personal injury
and/or property damage.
3. Be sure to keep the machine(s) in proper
working order and follow all maintenance
and safety procedures. Use only genuine
factory repair parts.
ASSISTANCE: All requests for assistance
must include the model, serial number and
the electrical characteristics as they appear
on the machine identification plate.
Warning: DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE(S)
WITH SAFETY DEVICES BYPASSED OR
INOPERATIVE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN MACHINE
DOOR UNTIL CYLINDER HAS STOPPED
ROTATING.
SAFETY RULES CHECK LIST
• Thoroughly review the appropriate section
of the service manual before attempting
any repair or maintenance of the machine.
Always shut off power and water supply
before maintenance or servicing.
• Do not overload the machine.
• Do not attempt to open the door when the
cylinder is in motion or if it contains water.
• Do not bypass the safety devices in this
machine. ·
• Immediately repair any seepage in the
system due to faulty gaskets, etc.
• Do not spray the machine with water; it
may cause short circuit and serious
damage.
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Section 1. General Information
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