Important Safety Information; Water Heater Safety; Proper Installation - GE WISR106 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
_,WAR N!N G! For your safety, the , nformat,on ,n th,s manuaf must be f ollowed to m,n,m,ze the r ,sk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, per-sonaf injury,
or loss of tile.
WATER HEATERSAFETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in o water heater that has not been
used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas con be explosive under these circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibilitg of damage or injurtj bg
turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using ang
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water sgstem. This simple procedure will allow ang
built-up hgdrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or
appliance during this process.
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PROPERINSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
• Install or store where it will not be exposed to • Properlg ground washer to conform with all
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
weather, which could cause permanent damage in Installation Instructions.
and invalidate the warrantg.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keep the area underneath and around gour
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
• Closesupervision is necessarg if this appliance is
used bg or near children. Do not allow children to
plag on, with or inside this or ang other appliance.