Important Safety Information; Proper Installation; When Not In Use - GE Appliances WASR3110 Owner's Manual

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON.
READALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING.
• or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
described in
this Owner's
Manual
WATER HEATER S AFETY
Under certain conditionshydrogengas may be produced in a water heaterthat has not been used fortwo weeks
or more. Hydrogengas can be explosiveunder these circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used %r two weeks or more, prevent the possibili_" of dmnage or inju U by turning on
all hot water t_aucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance
which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure xdll allow a W built-up hydrogen gas to escape.
Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flmne or appliance during this process.
PROPER INSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the InstallationInstructions before it is used. If
you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by calling, toll-free, in the UnitedStates the
GEAnswer Center _,800.626.2000. In Canada, c all, 1-800-361-3400.
• Install or store where it _dll not be exposed to
temperatures below fl'eezing or exposed to the weather.
YOUR L AUNDRY AREA
• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances fl'ee of combusfit)le materials such as
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
• Properly ground washer to con%tin _ith all governing
codes anti ordinances. Follow details in Installation
Instructions.
• Close supelxdsion is necessmy if this appliance is used
by or near chiMren. Do not allow children to play on,
_dth, or inside this or any other appliance.
WHEN USING THE WASHER
• Never reach into washer while it is moxdng. Wait
until the machine has completely stopped before
opening the lid.
• The laund U process can reduce the flame retardanQ _
of fabrics. To avoid such a result, cm'efully follow the
gammnt manufacturer's wash and care instructions.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach _4th mmnonia or acids
such as xdnegar and/or rest remover. Mixing
different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which
may cause death.
• Do not wash or dU articles flint have been cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted xdth combustible or
explosive subst;mces (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline,
degreasers, &):cleaning sokents, kerosene, etc.) which
may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to
the wash water. Do not use or place these substances
around your washer or duer during operation.
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance fi'om the power supply or disconnect
the washer at the househoM distribution panel by
remoxdng the rise or s_dtching offthe circuit breaker
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
NOTE:Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an off
position does NOTdisconnect the appliance fl'om
the power supply.
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is dmnaged,
malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing
or broken parts, including a dmnaged cord or plug.
WHEN NOTIN USE
• Turn off'water fimcets to relieve pressure on hoses
and valves and m minimize leakage if a break or
rupture shouM occur. Check the condition of the
fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years.
• Before discarding a washer, or remo_dng it fl'om
setxdce, remove the washer lid to prevent children
fl'om hiding inside.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace a W part of this
appliance unless specifically recommended in this
Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills
to carI_ _out.
• Do not tamper _dth controls.
Readand follow this Informationcarefully.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
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