GE WWA5411 Use And Care Manual page 3

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Read811
instructions
before
using this
appliance
WARNING—When usingthis
appliance,alwaysexercisebasic
safetyprecautions, includingthe
foHowing:
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use
t his
%q3pmmce only
for
its
intended purpose as describedin
this Use and Care Book.
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This washermustbe properly
insta!kdand located
in
ficmrdancewith the Wtahtion
h'nm%lctims beforeit is used.
- Properly ground to conform
with.all governingcodes
and ordinances.
-
Install or store where it willnot
be exposedto temperatures
below freezingor exposedto
the weather.
- Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sizedpower-
supply circuit to avoid electrical
overload.
- Connect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilitiesas described
in the InstaJIationInstructions.
~ Turn off water faucets when the
wa;her is not in use to relieve
pressureon hoses and valves,and
to minimizeleakageif a hose or
valveshould break or rupture.
@ When disconnectingthis
appliancepull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to
the cord or junction of cord and
plug. Make sure that the cord is
located so that it willnot be
stepped on, tripped over or
otherwisesubjected to damage
or stress.
~ We strongly recommend that
any servicingbe performed by
a qualifiedindividual
@ The wiring diagram for this
machineis Iocated insidethe
control panel.
To
minimize m?.
possibility
of
injury:
@Do not mix chlorinebleachwith
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover.Mixingcan
produce a toxicgas whichmay
causedeath.
@Do not wash or dry articlesthat
have been cleanedin, washedin,
soaked in, or spotted with
combustibleor explosive
substances(such as gasoline,
degreasers,dry-cleaningsolvents,
kerosene, etc.) which may giveoff
vapors that could igniteor
explode.
Do not add these substancesto the
wash water.
Do not use thesesubstances
around your washer and/or dryer
during operation.
@HYDROGEN GAS is produced
by the chemicalaction withinyour
water heater and the gas can
accumulatein the water heater
and/or water pipes if hot water has
not been used for a period of two
weeksor longer.HYDROGEN
GM CAN BE EXPLOSIVE
UNDER THESE CIRCLJM-
STANCES. So to prevent the
possibilityof damage or injury, if
you have not used hot water for
two weeksor more, or move into
a residencein which the hot water
systemmay not have been used for
some time, turn on
all
hot water
faucets and allowthem to run for
severalminutesbefore usingany
electricalappliancewhich is con-
nected to the hot water system.
This willallowany hydrogen gas
to escape. Of course, sincethe gas
is flammable, do not smoke or use
an open flame or applianceduring
this process.
@Neverreach into the washer
whileit is moving.Beforeloading,
unloading or adding clothes,push
in the CycleSelectorKnob to
"STOP" position, then wait until
the machinehas completely
stopped before openingthe lid.
@Closesupervisionis necessary
if this applianceis used by or near
children. Do not allowchildrento
play inside,on, or with this appli-
ance or any discardedappliance.
Disposeof discardedappliances
and shippingor packingmaterials
properly.Beforediscardinga
washeror removingfrom service,
removethe washerlid.
~ Keep all laundry aids (such as
detergents,bleaches,fabric sof-
teners, etc.) out of the reach of
children, preferablyin a locked
cabinet. Observeall warningson
container labelsto avoid personal
injury.
@Keepthe area around and under-
neath your appliancesfree from
the accumulationof combustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals,etc.
@Keep the floor around your
appliancesclean and dry to reduce
the possibilityof slipping.
@ To minimizethe possibilityof
electricshock, unplugthis appli-
ance from the power-supplybefore
attempting any maintenanceor
cleaning(exceptthe removaland
cleaningof the lint filter). NOTE:
Turningthe CycleSelectorKnob to
an OFF position does NOT dis-
connectthe appliancefrom the
power-supply.
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