GE GBVH6260 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 3

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WHEN USINg THE WASHER
• Never reach into washer while it is moving. • Never attempt to operate this appliance if
Wait until the machine has completely stopped it is damaged, malflmctioning, partially
befln'e opening the door. disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or including a damaoed cord or )lu ,
acids such as vinegar and/or rust retnover. • Do not slam the washer door closed. Do not ti T
Mixing dilti_rent chemicals can produce a toxic to torce the door open when locked (I,OCKED
gas which may cause death, indicator ON). This could result in damage to
the washer.
Use thb
appliance
only for its
hTtended
purpose as
described in
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been
this Owner's
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with •
combustible or explosive substances (such as
Manual
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreaset3, dry-
cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not use or place these
s/tbstances
_lYO/ttld VO/tt" washer or drver (htring
ol) era tion.
• The latmdry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of thbrics. To avoid such a result,
carefltllv fl)llow the garment tnanufhcturer's
wash and care instructions.
The washer is equipped with an electrical
overload protector. The motor will stop
if it becomes overheated. The washer will
automatically restart alter a cool-down
period of up to 2 horn's, if the washer
has not been manually tin'ned off
dining this time.
• To minimize the possibili U of electric shock,
m_plug this appliance fl'om the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the building's
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker befln'e
attempting any maintenance or cleaning,
NOTE: Pressing the power button does NOT
disconnect the appliance fl'om the power
supply.
WHENNOTIN USE
• Turn off water fimcets to relieve pressure on
hoses and wdves and to minimize leakage if
a break or tupture should occur. Check the
condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 years.
• gefi>re discarding a washer, or removing it
ft'OtIt
service, i'eli/ove the washer door to prevent
children ti'om hiding inside.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance tmless specifically recommended
in this Owner's Manual, or in pul)lished user _
repair instructions that wm tmderstand and
have the skills to carry out.
• Do not tamper with controls.
READ AND FOLLOW THISSAFETY INFORMAtiON CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
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