GE Profile WPDH8850 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manua! must be followed to minimize the risk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
Theinstructions in this manual and a!! other literature included with this washer are
not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good, safe
practices and caution MUSTbe applied when installing, operating and maintaining
any appliance.
WATER HEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas ma_! be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks
or more. Hb!drogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibilitg of damage or injurg bg
turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using ang electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot water sgstem, This simple procedure will allow ang built-up hgdrogen
gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.
PROPER INSTALLATION
This washer must be properlb! installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
• Install or store where it will not be exposed • Properly ground washer to conform with all governing
to temperatures below freezing or exposed codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation
to the weather, which could cause permanent Instructions.
damage and invalidate the warranty.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keep the area underneath and around gour
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper, rags and chemicals.
• Do not leave the washer door open. An open door
could entice children to hang on the door or crawl
inside the washer.
• Closesupervisionis necessargif this applianceis
usedbg or near children.Do not allowchildrento
plag on,with or insidethis or ang other appliance.
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