GE GFWR4805 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 2

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts to potential hazards that can kill or hurt and others. All safety
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messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER", " WARNING", o r "CAUTION". T hese words are defined as:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious inJury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious inJury.
_ Indicates hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor moderate
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IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of death, fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
[] Readall instructionsbefore usingthe appliance.
[] DO NOT wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
[] DO NOT add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These
substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
[] Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-water system that has not been used for 2 weeks
or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. I f the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a
washing machine, turn on all hot-water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, DO NOT smoke or use an open flame during this time.
[] DO NOT allow children to play on or in this appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when this appliance is
used near children. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door or lid. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in death or injury to persons.
[] DO NOT reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving to prevent accidental entanglement.
[] DO NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
[] DO NOT tamper with controls, repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.
[] Keep the area around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
[] DO NOToperate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts
including a damaged cord or plug.
[] Unplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker before servicing. Pressing the Power button DOESNOT disconnect power.
[] See "Electrical Requirements" located in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions.
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