GE EWA4500 Owner's Manual page 3

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WHEN USINgTHE WASHER
Use thb
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual
• Never reach into washer while it is moving.
_'_.fit until the machine has completely stopped
befiwe opening the lid.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia
or
acids such as vinegar and/or rust remove_:
Mixing different chemicals can produce a
toxic gas which may cause death.
• Do not wash or d_y articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosive substnnces (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, (h_,_cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substnnces give
off \_q)m_ that may ignite or explode. Do not add
these
s/lbst_lnces to
the wash
wateI; Do not rise or
place
these s/ibst_lnces aro/ind vo/ir washer or
dryer dining operation.
• The lam_ch T process can reduce the flame
retardancv of fid)iics. To avoid such a result,
careflfllv follow the gam_ent malmfi_cturer's
wash and
care instillctions.
• To minimize tile possibili_' of electric shock,
tmplug this appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the building's
distribution panel by removing the Rise or
switching off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE'. Turnlbgthe Cycle Selector Knob to an
off position,
or presslbg PAUSE does NOT d12connect t he appliance
from the power supply.
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malflmcfioning, partially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
2..C= WHEN NOTIN USE
• Tm'n off water fimcets to relieve pressure on
hoses and \_flves and to minimize leakage if
a break or ruptm'e should occm: Check tile
condition of tile fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 years.
Before discarding a washe_; or removing it
from service, remove the washer lid to prevent
children from hiding inside.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance mfless specifically recommended
in this Owner's Malmal, or in published usei =
repair instructions that you ui_dei_tnnd and
have tile skills to carP,' out.
• Do not tnmper with controls.
READ ANDFOLLOW THIS SAFETY I NFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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