GE WCVH4800K Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent propertbt damage, personal injurbt or
loss of life.
Theinstructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer are
not meant to cover every possiblecondition and situation that may occur.Good,safe
practices and caution MUSTbe applied when installing,operating and maintaining
any appliance.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
Under certain conditions, hgdrogen gas mag be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks
or more. Hgdrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by
turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen
gas to escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke or usean open flame or appliance during this process.
PROPERINSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
[] Install or store where it will not be exposed [] Properlyground washer to conform with all governing
to temperatures below freezing or exposed codes and ordinances.Followdetails in Installation
to the weather,which could cause permanent Instructions.
damage and invalidate the warranty.
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
[] Keep the area underneath and around your
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.
Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on, with or inside this or any other appliance.
Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleaches,
etc.)out of the reach of children, preferably in a
locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container
labels to avoid injury.
[] Never climb on or stand on the washer top.
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