GE LAVEUSES GBVH5140 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 3

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WHEN USINg TIlEWASHER
• 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
before opening the door. disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or including a damaged cord or )lu ,
acids such as vinegar and/or rust rell/over. • Do not slam the washer door closed. Do not t_y
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.
Do not wash or dry articles that have been
Use thb •
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in •
tbb Owner's
Manual
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in oi" spotted •
with combustible oi" explosive substances (such
as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, (1i">
cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to tile wash water. Do not use or place these
stlbstances ai'otlnd vo/11" washer or di'ver during
ol) era lion.
The laundry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of thbrics. To avoid such a result,
carefllllv follow the gam_ent lnanulhcturer's
wash and care instructions.
Tile washer is equipped with an electrical
overload protector. Tile motor will stop
if it becomes overheated. The washer will
automatically restart alter a cool-down
period of up to 2 hours, if tile washer
has not been manually turned off
during this time.
To minimize tile possibili U of electric shock,
unplug this appliance fl'om tile power supply
or disconnect the washer at the building's
distribution panel by removing tile fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker beflwe
attempting any maintenance oi" cleaning.
NOTE: Pressing
tile power button
does NOT
disconnect tile appliance from tile power
supply.
WHENNOTIN USE
• Turn off water fimcets
to relieve pressure on
hoses and wflves and to minimize leakage if
a break or iupture should occur. Check tile
condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 years.
• Before discarding a washer, or removing it
f1"Oll/
service, reil/ove tile washer door to
prevent
children ti'om hiding inside.
• Do not attempt to repair oi" replace any part of
this appliance tmless specifically recommended
in this Owner's Manual, or in published useI_
repair instiuctions that wm understand and
have the skills to carry out.
• Do not tamper with controls.
READ AND FOLLOW THISSAFETY INFORMATION C AREFULLY.
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