Safety Instructions - GE S4200 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A WARNING! Foryoursafe theinformationinthismanualmustbefol
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent propetty 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 tlsed t()i" [\vo weeks or inore, [;,revent the possibility of damage or iqjtu w by
turning on all hot water fimcets and allowing them to run fin" seve_vfl minutes. Do this befine using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water sDtem. This simple procedure will allow any
built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke ,_:,r use an open flame or
appliance during this process.
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PROPER INSTALLATION
This washer 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, you can receive one by visiting
GEAppliances.com,or by calling 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
• Ins/all o_"sto_'e x_he_'e it will not be exposed to
tempe_'attu'es below fl'eezing ()_" exposed to
the x_eathe_:
• Pmpe_'ly ground washer to conli)rm with all
goxeming codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation ]nst_'uctions.
YOUR L AUNDRY AREA
• Keep the area underneath and around )our
appliances fl'ee of combustible materials such as
lint, paper; rags, chemicals, etc.
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children
to play on, with, or inside this or anv other
appliance.
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