GE EWA4500 Owner's Manual page 3

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WHEN USING THE WASHER
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual
• Never reach into washer while it is moving.
_Mfit until the inachine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
• Do not Inix chloline bleach with annnonia or
adds such as vinegar and/or rust relnovei;
Mixing different chelnicals can produce a
toxic gas which inav cause death.
• Do not wash or (liT articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
combustible or explosive subst;mces (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasei_, die-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give
off \_q)o_ that may ignite or explode. Do not add
these
sift)stances to
the _;_sh
wateI:
Do
not rise or
place
these
s/lbstances ai'o/lnd VO/li"
_;_sl/ei"
or
dryer during operation.
• The laundt T process can reduce the flame
retardancv of lid)tics. To avoid such a result,
careflfllv follow the gai_nent inalmfi_cturer's
_;ISl/ _lll(] caI'e
instlllctions,
• To minimize the possibiliD' of electlic shock,
unplug this appliance fl'om the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the building's
distribution panel by relnoving tile Rise or
switching off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE'. rurmbg the Cycle Selector Knob to an off position,
or presslbg PAUSE does NOT disconnectthe apphance
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.
WHEN NOTIN USE
• Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on
hoses and \:fives and to minimize leakage if
a break or rupture should occm: Check the
condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced
every 5 veaI_.
gefin'e discarding a washe_; or removing it
ti'oln service, remove the _;_sher lid to prevent
children fl'om hiding inside.
• Do not attelnpt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance unless specifically recommended
ill this Owner's Manual, or ill published useI =
repair instruct.ions that you undei_tand and
have the skills to can_' out.
• Do not tamper with controls.
READ ANDFOLLOW THIS SAFETY I NFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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