GE WWM657M Use And Care Manual page 3

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IMPORT.Ai!iTSAFETY LVSTRIKHOXS
Read all
ins~r~c~iot-iS
before using this appliance.
WARNING-TO reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to
personswhen using your appliance,
foilow basic precautions, inchding
the following:
*Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as
described in
this Use and Care Book.
This washer must be properly
installed and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not
receive an Installation Instructions
sheet with your washer, you can
ob[ain one by contacting
the service
location nearest you.
—Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Installation Instructions.
–Install or store where it will not
be exposed to temperatures below
freezing or exposed to the weather.
–Comect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoidelectrical overload.
–Connect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described in
the Installation Instructions.
. Turnoff water faucefi when
the washer is not in use to relieve
pressure on hoses and valves, and to
minimize leakage if a hose or valve
should break or rupture.
When
&c~~ne~~ing ~~is
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoiddamage to the
cord or junction of cord and plug.
Make sure that the cord is located so
that it will notbe 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 specitlcally
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
and/or rust remover. lMixingcan
produce a toxic gas
which may
cause death.
. Do not wash or dry artic]es
that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustibleor explosivesubstances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, etc.) which may ignite
or explode.
Do not add these substances to the
wash water, and do not use these
substances around your washer
and/or dryer during operation.
W-G-HYDROGEN GAS is
produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the
gas can accumulate in the water
heater andlor 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
all
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
during th.ispMIWJ!L
Never ~ch ~to -her w~e
it is moving. Before loading,
unloading of adding clothes, p&h
in the Cycle Selector knob to
"STOP" position, then wait until
the machine has completely
stopped before opening the lid.
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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
appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing materials properly.
Before discarding a washer, or
removing from service, remove
the washer lid.
c Keep all laundry aids (such a;
detergents, bleaches, fhbricsofteners,
etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferablyinalockedcabinet. Observe
all warnings on container labels
to
avoidpersonal injury.
Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances free
fiomthe accumulationof combustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
.
Keep the
floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
the possibility of slipping.
c To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
NOITl: Turning the Cycle Selector
knob to an OFF position does N~
discomect the appliance from the
power supply.
*Do not tamper with controis.
Do not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfimctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.
Never c~b on or s~d on he
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not
wash fiberglass articles in
your washer. Skin irritation co~d ,
resuh fi=om the remaining particles
that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent washer use.
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