GE WSXH208 Owner’s Manual & Installation Instruction page 4

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING.
WHEN USINgTHE WASHER
Use thb
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
• Never reach into washer while it is moving.
Wait until the machine has completely stopped
befln'e opening the door.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar and/or rust relnover.
Mixing difti_rent chemicals can produce a toxic
gas which may cause death.
described in
• Do
not wash or (h) articles that haxe been
this Owner's
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such
Manual
as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-
cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not rise or place these
stlbstances ai'otlnd VO/li" washei" of dryer dtlring
ol) era tion.
• The latmdry process can reduce the flame
retardancy of fhbrics. To avoid such a result,
careflfllv follow the garment inanufhcturer's
wash and care instructions.
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if
it is damaged, malflmctioning, partially
disassembled, or has missing or broken parts,
including a damaged
cord or plug.
• Do not slam the washer door closed or try
to fi)rce the door open when locked (Door
i,ock light ON). This could result in damage
to the washer.
• The washer is equipped with an electrical
overload protector. The motor will stop if it
becomes overheated. The washer will
automatically restart atter a cool-down
period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer
has not been manually turned off during
this time.
• To minimize the possibili U of electric shock,
tml)lug this appliance fl'om the power SUl)ply
or disconnect the washer at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker befiwe
attempting any maintenance or cleaning,
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob to
an off position does NOTdisconnect the
appliance fi'om the power sui)ply.
WHENNOTIN USE
• Turn off water fhucets to relieve pressure on
hoses and wdves and to minimize leakage if
a break or _upture should occm'. Check the
condition of the fill hoses; they should be
replaced every 5 years.
• gefin'e discarding a washer, or removing it
frOlIl service, reli/ove the washer door to
prevent children
fl'om
hiding inside.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
this appliance mfless specifically recommended
in this Owner's Manual, or in published use_ _
repair instructions that wm tmderstand and
have the skills to carry out.
• Do not tamper with controls.
READ AND FOLLOW THISSAFETY INFORMATION C AREFULLY.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
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