Important Safety Information; Water Heater Safety - GE GSD5610D01AA Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
• WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property 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 IS EXPLOSIVE.
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 x_ter
faucets and allow them to nm for several minutes Do this before
using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water
s3_tem, This simple procedure will allow an}, built-up hydrogen gas
m _cape Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame or appliance during this process,