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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
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 for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by
turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before 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
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Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances free of combustible materials such
as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
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Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children
to play on, with or inside this or any other
appliance.
YOUR LAUNDRY AREA
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, you can receive one by visiting
www.GEAppliances.com
, or by calling
800.GE.CARES
(800.432.2737).
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Install or store where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed to
the weather, which could cause permanent
damage and invalidate the warranty.
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Properly ground washer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.