Important Safety Information; Water Heater Safety - GE GSDL632F01WW Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMAtiON.
READ ALLINSTRUCtiONS BEFORE USING.
A WARNING!
For your safeW, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
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WATER HEATER S AFETY
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in
a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If tile hot water has not been used tor tt_x)weeks or more, prevent
tile possibility of damage or inju U by turning on all hot water
taucets and allow them to mn tbr several nfinutes. Do this betbre
using an} electrical appliance which is connected to tile hot water
s) stem. This simple procedure will allow am built-up hydrogen gas
to escape. Since tile gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame or appliance during this process.