GE WWA8344B Use And Care Manual page 3

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Important SafetyInstructions–SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Read
2311
instructions
before
using
this appliance
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WARPJING---When usingthis
appliance,alwaysexercisebasic
safetyprecautions, includingthe
foHowing:
~ Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as describedin
thisUse and Care Book.
@ This washer must be properly
installedandhated in
ammhmce withthe Instahtion
Instructions beforeit is used. If
y~~did not receivean Installation
Instructionssheet with your
washer,you can obtain one by
contactingthe servicelocation
nearestyou.
- Properly ground to conform
with all governingcodes
and ordinances.
- Installor store where it willnot
be exposedto temperatures
belowfreezingor exposedto
the weather.
- Connectto a properly rated,
protected and sizedpower-
supplycircuitto av6id electrical
overload.
- Connect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilitiesas described
in the Installation Instructions.
@ Turn off water faucets when the
washeris not in use to relieve
pressureon hoses and valves,and
to minimizeleakageif a hose or
valveshould break or rupture.
@ When disconnectingthis
appliancepull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoid damageto
the cord or junction of cord and
plug. Make sure that the cord is
located so that it willnot be
stepped on, tripped over or
otherwisesubjected to damage
or stress.
@Westronglyrecommendthat
any servicingbe performed by
a qualifiedindividual
@The wiringdiagram for this
machineis locatedinsidethe
control panel.
To minimize the
possiimy
of injury:
@ Do
not mix chlorinebleachwith
ammonia or acidssuch as vinegar
and/or rust remover.Mixingcan
produce a toxicgas whichmay
causedeath.
@Do not wash or dry articlesthat
have been cleanedin, washedin,
soaked in, or spotted with
combustibleor explosive
substances(such as gasoline,
degreasers,dry-cleaningsolvents,
kerosene, etc.) which may giveoff
vapors that could igniteor
explode.
Do not add these substancesto the
wash water.
Do not use thesesubstances
around your washerand/or dryer
during operation.
ISHYDROGEN GAS is produced
by the chemicalaction withinyour
water heater and the gas can
accumulatein the water heater
and/or water pipesif hot water has
not been used for a period of two
weeksor longer.HYDROGEN
GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE
UNDER THESE CIRCU-
MSTANCES. So to preventthe
possibilityof damageor injury, if
you have not used hot water for
two weeksor more, or moveinto
a residencein whichthe hot water
systemmay not have been used for
some time, turn on
all
hot water
faucets and allowthem to run for
severalminutes before usingany
electricalappliancewhichis con-
nectedto the hot water system.
This willallowany hydrogengas
to escape. Of course, sincethe gas
is flammable,do not smokeor use
an open flame or applianceduring
this process.
@Neverreach into the washer
whileit is moving.Beforeloading,
unloadingor adding clothes,push
in the CycleSelectorknob to
"STOP" position, then wait until
the machinehas completely
stopped before openingthe lid.
@Closesupervisionis necessary
if this applianceis used by or near
children. Do not allowchildrento
play inside,on, or with this appli-
ance or any discardedappliance.
Disposeof discardedappliances
and shippingor packingmaterials
properly.Beforediscardinga
washeror removingfrom service,
removethe washerlid.
@Keepall laundry aids (such as
detergents,bleaches,fabric sof-
teners, etc.) out of the reach of
children, preferablyin a locked
cabinet. Observeall warningson
containerlabelsto avoid personal
injury.
@ Keep the area around and under-
neath your appliancesfree from
the accumulationof combustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals,etc.
* Keepthe floor around your
appliancesclean and dry to reduce
the possibilityof slipping.
@To minimizethe possibilityof
electricshock, unplug this appli-
ance from the power-supplybefore
attempting any maintenanceor
cleaning(exceptthe removaland
cleaningof the lint filter). NOTE:
Turningthe CycleSelectorknob to
an OFF position does NOT dis-
connect the appliancefrom the
power-supply.
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