When Using The Washer; Save These Instructions - GE WCVH4800KWW Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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WHEn uSInG THE WaSHEr

Never reach into washer while it is moving.
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Wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the door.
use this
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia
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appliance
or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover.
only for its
Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic
intended
gas which may cause death.
purpose as
Do not wash or dry articles that have been
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described
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted
in this
with combustible or explosive substances (such as
owner's
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
Manual.
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or
explode. Do not add these substances to the
wash water. Do not use or place these substances
around your washer or dryer during operation.
The laundry process can reduce the flame
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retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result,
carefully follow the garment manufacturer's
wash and care instructions.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
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unplug this appliance from the power supply
or disconnect the washer at the building's
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning. NOTE:
Pressing the power button does NOT disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
WHEn noT In uSE
Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure
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on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage
if a break or rupture should occur. Check
the condition of the fill hoses; they should
be replaced every 5 years.
Before discarding a washer, or removing it
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from service, remove the washer door to prevent
children from hiding inside.
rEad and FoLLoW THIS SaFETY InForMaTIon CarEFuLLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Never attempt to operate this appliance
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if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,
including a damaged cord or plug.
Do not slam the washer door closed. Do not try
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to force the door open when locked (LOCKED
indicator ON). This could result in damage to
the washer.
The washer is equipped with an over-temperature
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detection system. The motor will stop if it
becomes overheated. The washer will turn off the
motor for 2 minutes to cool down. If the motor is
still too hot after 2 minutes, the washer will repeat
the cool-down a total of 3 times. If the motor
remains too hot after 3 cool-downs, the washer
will be paused until it is manually started again.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
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this appliance unless specifically recommended
in this Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
Do not tamper with controls.
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