GE WWA8810R Use And Care Manual page 3

WARNING-TO reduce
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of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
. Use this appliance only for ib intended purpose
as described in this Use and Care Book.
installed and located in accordance
.
with the Installation Instructions
If you did not receive an
before it is used.
washer, you can obtain one by calling, toll
free, the GE Answer Center~800.626.2000.
—Properly ground to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow
details in Installation Instructions.
—Instill or store where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather.
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
facilities as described in the Installation
Instructions.
Turn off water faucets when the washer
use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and
to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should
break or rupture.
When disconnecting this appliance
pull by the plug rather than the cord to
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avoid damage to the cord or junction of
cord and plug, Make sure that the cord
is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically
recommended in this Use and Care. Book or in
published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
To minimize the possibility of injury:
Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar andor
rust remover. Mixing can produce a
toxic gas which may cause death.
the risk
(such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-
cleaning solvenb, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not use these substances
around your washer antior dryer during
operation.
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can accumulate in the water heater an~or water
pipes if hot water has not been used for a period
of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS CAN
BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES. So to prevent the
possibility of damage or injury, if you have not
used hot water for two weeks or more, or move
into a residence in which the hot water system
may not have been used for some time, turn on
hot water faucets and allow them to run for
several minutes before using any electrical
appliance which is connected to the hot water
system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to
escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance
is not in
during this process.
wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and
shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a washer, or removing from service,
remove the washer lid.
Do not wash or dry articles that
spotted with
or
combustible or explosive substances
WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas
Never reach into washer while it is
or adding clothes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to OFF position, then
Close supervision is necessary if
this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children
to play inside, on, or with this
appliance or any discarded