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GE WCSR170 Owner's Manual page 2

General electric washers owner's manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
--^ WARNING,I For your safe_
the information
in this manual
must
be f ollowed
to minimize
the risk offire
or explosion, electric
shock, or to prevent property
damage, personal injury, or loss of fife.
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 can be explosive
under these circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used fi)r two weeks or more,
prevent
the possibility
of damage
or iqjury by
turning
on all hot water timcets and allowing them to mn fi)r several minutes.
Do this befi)re using any
electrical
appliance
which is connected
to the hot water system. This simple procedure
will allow any
built-up
hydrogen
gas to escape.
Since the gas is flammable,
do not smoke or use an open flame or
appliance
during
this process.
PROPER INSTALLATION
This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before iris used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by visiting
ge.com or by calling 81_.G£CARE$ (800.432.2737).
Install
or st()re where
it will not be exposed
to temperatures
below
fl'eezing
or exposed
to
the weather,
which
could
cause
pei_nanent
damage
and im'alidate
the _m'ant)
• Properly
ground
washer
to confi)rm
with
all
goxeming
codes
and
ordinances,
Foll(m
details
in Installation
Instructions,
YOUR L AUNDRY AREA
• Keep the area underneath
and around
_our,
appliances
fl'ee of combustible
materials
such
as lint, paper;
rags, chemicals,
etc.
• Close supervision
is necessa_ y if this appliance
is
used by or near children.
Do not allow children
to play on, with or inside
this or any other
appliance.

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