Water Heater Safety; Proper Installation And Maintenance - GE GLD5604VWW Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING-
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
_, WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,
explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
_iADVERTENCIA!
Para su seguridad, siga las instrucciones de este manual a fin de minimizar riesgos de incendio,
explosiSn, descargas el_ctricas, y para evitar dafios en su propiedad, lesiones personales o la
muerte.
,_ WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two or
more weeks. HYDROGENGASIS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning
on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Dothis before using any electrical appliance
connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape.Since
the gas isflammable, do not smoke, use an open flame, or use the appliance during this process.
""_'_ _, iADVERTENCIA! SEGURIDADDEL CALENTADORDE AGUA
Bajo ciertas condiciones,se podrd producir gas de hidr6geno en un calentador de agua que no rue usado par dos
semanas o mds. EL GASDE HIDROGENOESE×PLOSlVO.
Si el agua caliente no se us6 par dos semanas o mSs,evite la posibilidad de que ocurran da5os o lesiones
abriendo todos los grifos de agua caliente y dejando que corra agua par varios minutos. Haga esto antes de
usar cualquier artefacto el6ctrico conectado al sistema de agua caliente. Esteprocedimiento simple permitirc_la
sol!do de cuolquier acumulaci6n de gas de hidr6geno. Debido o que el gas es inflomoble, no fume, no use uno
llama abierta ni use el electrodom6stico durante este proceso.
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can
receive one by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca.
[] Connect the dishwasher/appliance to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or run an
equipment-grounding conductor with the circuit
conductors and connect to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.
[] Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service representative
if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
[] Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
[] Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dishwasher unless it isspecifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
[] To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE'. T urning the dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance from the power supply.We
recommend having a qualified technician service
your appliance.