Important Safety Information; Water Heater Safety - GE Appliances GSC3200 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or death.
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WARNING!
WATER HEATER S AFETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in
a water heater thathas notbeen used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGENGAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If die ho[ water has not been used ]()r two weeks or n/ore, prevent
the possibilil 7 of damage or iqjury tU turning on all hot water
/imcets
m_d allow them to _tm t_)r several minutes.
I)o this be/_)re
using any' ele( trical appliance which is colmected to the hot water
sy_'qem. This siml)le procedure will allow any built-u l) h}_trogen g_ls
to escape. Since the ga_, is flammable, do not smoke or use all open
flame or appliance dm:ing this process.