Safety Instructions - GE WWA8350C Use And Care Manual

IMFOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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W-G-TO reducetheriskof
fii electricshock, or injuryto
Pemonswhenusingyour
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followbasicprecautio~ including
thefollowing:
Usetti applianceonlyforits
intendedpurpose
as
described in
thiS use
and Care Book.
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Thiswashermustbe properly
installed andlocatedin accordance
withthe InstallationInstructions
beforeit is used.
If you did not
receive an Installation Instructions
sheet with your washer, you can
obtain one by contacting the service
location nearest you.
–Properly groundto conform
withallgoverningcodesand
ordinances.Followdetailsin
InstallationInstructions.
–Install or storewhereit willnot
be exposedto temperaturesbelow
freezingor exposedtotheweather.
–Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
–Comect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described in
the Installation Instructions.
. ~rn off ~ter ~uce~ when
the washer is not in use to relieve
pressure on hoses and valves, and to
minimim leakage if a hose or valve
should break or rupture.
When disconnecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damage to the
cord or junction of cord and plug.
Make sure that the cord is located so
that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
. Do
notrepairor replaceany@
of the applianceor attemptany
servicingunlessspecifically
recommended inthisUseandCare
Bookor in publisheduser-repair
instructionsthatyouunderstand
andhavetheskillstocarryout.
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minidze the possibility
of injury:
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Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may
cause death.
Do not ~h or &y ~clm "
thathavebeencleanedin, washed
in, soakedin, or spottedwith
combustibleorexplosive substances
(suchas wax, paint,gasoline,
degreasers,dry+xming solvents,
kerosene,etc.) whichmayignite
or explode.
Donotaddthesesubstanc&tothe
washwater,and donotusethese
substancesaroundyourwasher
and/ordryerduringoperation.
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HYDROGEN
GASis produced
bythe chemicalactionwithin
yourwaterheaterandthegascan
accumulatein thewaterheater
and/orwaterpipesif hotwaterhas
notbeenusedfora periodof two
weeksorlonger. HYDROGEN GAS
CANBEEXPLOSIVE UNDER
THESECIRCUMSTANCES. Soto
preventthe possibilityof damage
or injury,if youhavenotusedhot
waterfortwoweeksor mom or
moveintoa residencein whichthe
hot watersystemmaynothave
beenusedforsometim~ turnon
@hot waterfaucetsandallow
themto runforseveralminutes
beforeusinganyelectrical
appliancewhichis comected to
the hotwatersystem.Thiswill
allowanyhydrogengastoescape.
Sincethegasis flammable,donot
smokeor usean openflameor
applianceduringthis process.
Never~ch ~to -her w~e
it is moving.Beforeloading,
unloadingor addingclothes,push
in the CycleSelectorknobto
"STOP"position,thenwaituntil
themachine% completely
stoppedbeforeopeningthelid.
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Closesupervisionis necessary
if thisapplimce is usedbyor near
chiklrenoDonotallowchildren
to playkdde, on or withthis
applianceor anydiscarded
appliance.Disposeof discarded
appliancesandshippingor
packingmaterialsproperly.
Beforediscardinga washer,or
removingfromservice,remove
thewasherlid.
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Keep d
laundry aids (such
as
detergents,bleaches, fabricsofteners,
etc.) out of the reach of children,
pmiixablyinalockedeabinet. Observe
all Wamings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances free
fiumtheaccumukition ofeombustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
s Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
the possibility of slipping.
To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
N~: 'Ibrning the Cycle Selector
knob to an OFF position does N(YI'
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
. ~ not-Per
withcontrols.
Do not operate this appliance
ifit is damaged, malfimctioning,
parthdly disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.
Never c~b on or s~d on the
washer top.
Do not wash fiberglass articles in
your washer. Skin irritation could
result fkomthe remaining particles
that may be pickedupby clothing
during subsequent washer use.
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