Safety Information - GE WSLP1100 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING.
..aWARNING.IFor your safes the i nforn, ation in this n,anua, n, ust be f ollowed to n, inin, ize t he r isk o.ire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
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 fin" two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or iqjm y by
turning on all hot water fhucets and allowing them to mn fi)r several minutes. Do this befln'e using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water s}:stem. This simple procedure will allow any
built-uI/hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or
appliance dm'ing this process.
_ PROPER I NSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
• Install or store xdlere it Mll not be exposed • Properly ground washer to confl)rm with all
to temperatm'es below fl'eezing or exposed governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
to the x_eathei: in Installation Instructions,
YOUR LAUNDRY A REA
• Keep the area underneath and around your
ai)pliances free of combustible materials such
as lint, paper; rags, chemicals, etc.
• Close supervision is necessar) if this appliance is
used b'_ or near children. Do not allow children to
play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance.
Use this •
appliance
only for its •
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's •
Manual.
WHEN USING THE WASHER
Never reach into washer while it is moving.
Wait tmfil the machine has completely stopped
befln'e opening the lid.
Do not use shaq) objects around the control
panel. They may damage it.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar and/or rust relnovei; Mixing
different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which
illav Catlse death.
Do not wash or d_y articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustible or explosive substances (such as
wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which ma) ig_fite or
explode. Do not add these substances to the _Jsll
_lter Do not rise or place these substances around
)our washer or (hTer during operation.
The laund_ y process can reduce the flame
retardancy of thbrics, To avoid such a result,
carefiflly fi_llow the gamlent manufiJcturer's
wash and care instructions,
• To minimize
the possibili F of electric shock, tmi)lug
this appliance from the power sui)ply or disconnect
the washer at tile household distribution panel bv
removing tile fllse or switching off the drcuit
breaker before attempting mW maintenance or
cleaning. NOTE." Turning the washer off does NOT
disconnect the appliance fi'om the power SUl)ply:
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
dmnaged, malfimctioning, partiall} disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug.
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