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Read all safety information before using
Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home.
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WAl?A//lVG: For your safety the information
in this manual must be
followed
to minimize
the risk of~re
or explosion
or to prevent property
damage,
personal
injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline
IF YOUSMELL GAS
or other flammable
vapors
1
and liquids in the vicinity of
2
this or any other appliance.
Installation
and service must
be performed
by a qualified
3
installer, semice agency or
the gas supplier.
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5
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Water Heater Safety
Under certain conditions
hydrogen
gas may be produced
in a water heater that has not been
used for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN
GAS CAN BE
EXPLOSIVE
UNDER THESE
CIRCUNISTANCES.
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone
in your building.
Clear the room,
building
or
area of all occupants.
Immediately
call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone.
Follow the gas
supplier's
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
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 allow them to run for several
minutes before
using any electrical
appliance
which is connected
to
the hot water system. This will
allow any hydrogen
gas to escape.
Since the gas is flammable,
do
not smoke or use an open flame
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appliance
during this process.
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