GE Appliances GFWN1100 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or
loss of life.
The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer are
not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that mabt occur. Good, safe
practices and caution MUSTbe applied when installing, operating and maintaining
anbt appliance.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
Under certain conditions, hgdrogen gas mag be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks
or more. Hgdrogen gas can be explosiveunder these circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by
turning on all hot water faucets 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 will allow any built-up hydrogen
gas to escape.Sincethe gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.
PROPERINSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions beforeit is used.
[] Installor store where it will not be exposed [] Properlyground washer to conform with all governing
to temperatures below freezing or exposed codes and ordinances. Followdetails in Installation
to the weather,which could cause permanent Instructions.
damage and invalidate the warranty.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
[] Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper, rags and chemicals.
[] Do not leave the washer door open. An open door
could entice children to hang on the door or crawl
inside the washer.
[] Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on, with or insidethis or any other appliance.
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