Safety Information - GE GE04SNLPDG Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Be sure to read and understand the entire Owner' s Manual before attempting to install or operate this water
heater. It may save you time and cost. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions. Failure to follow these
warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death. Should you have problems understanding the instructions
in this manual, or have any questions, STOP and get help from a qualified service technician or the local electric
utility.
WARNING
Risk of Fire - DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance. Keep rags and other combustibles away.
WARNING
If the water heater has been subjected to flood, fire, or physical damage, turn off power and water to the
water heater.
Do not operate the water heater again until it has been thoroughly checked by qualified service personnel.
Safety Precautions
A. Do turn off power to water heater if it has been subjected to overheating, fire, flood or physical damage.
B. If there is any difficulty in understanding or following the Operating Instructions or the Care and
Cleaning section, it is recommended that a qualified person or serviceman perform the work.
NOTE: Flammable vapors may be drawn by air currents from surrounding areas to the water heater.
CAUTION
Risk of Fire - Hydrogen gas can be produced in a hot water system served by this water heater that has
not been used for a long period of time (generally two weeks or more). HYDROGEN GAS IS EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE!! To dissipate such gas and to reduce risk of injury, it is recommended that the hot water faucet be
opened for several minutes at the kitchen sink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water
system. If hydrogen is present, there will be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water
begins to flow. Do not smoke or use an open flame near the faucet at the time it is open.
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