Safety Information - GE GSD1380 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Foryour safety, 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.
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 can be explosive under these
circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used tbr t_vo weeks or more, prevent
the possibilily of damage or injm 7 by turning on all hot water
/hucels and allow them to run tbr several minums. Do Ibis betore
using any eIectiica] appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This simple procedure will allow any buih-up hydrogen gas
to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an ()pen
flame or appliance du|ing this process.