GE Appliances G153 Owner's Manual page 51

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WHEN USING THE WASHER
Never reach into the washer while it is moving,
Wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid,
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids
such as vinegar and/or rust remover, Mixing different
chemicals can produce a toxic gas which may cause
death,
Do not wash or dry 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,), These substances give off vapors that may
ignite or explode, Do not add these substances to the
wash water, Do not use or place these substances
around your washer or dryer during operation,
The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy
of fabrics, To avoid such a result, carefully follow the
garment manufacturer's wash and care instructions,
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug
this appliance from the power supply or disconnect
the washer at the building's distribution panel by
removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning,
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector/{nob to an off
position, or pressing PAUSEdoes NOT disconnect the
appliance from the power supply,
Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is
damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or
has missing or broken parts, including a damaged
cord or plug,
WHEN NOT IN USE
• Turn off water faucets to minimize leakage if a break
or rupture should occur, Check the condition of the fill
hoses; GE recommends changing the hoses every 5
years,
• Before discarding a washer, or removing it from
service, remove the washer lid to prevent children
from hiding inside,
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any 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 carry out,
• Do not tamper with the controls,
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