SAFETY
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reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described
this Use and Care Book.
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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 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.
—Install or store where it will not be exposed
to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather.
to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
to adequate plumbing and drain
facilities as described in the Installation
Instructions.
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Turn off water faucets when the washer not
use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to
minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break
or rupture.
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When disconnecting this appliance
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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 will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
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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:
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Do not
chlorine bleach with
ammonia or
such as vinegar
.
rust remover. Mixing can produce a
toxic gas which may cause death.
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Do not wash or dry articles that
have been cleaned in, washed in,
s o a k e d i n ,
combustible or explosive substances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
cleaning
kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not use these substances
around your washer
dryer during
operation.
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WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas
can accumulate in the water heater
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
allow any hydrogen gas to
escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance
during this process.
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Never reach into washer while it is
moving. Before loading,
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or adding clothes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to OFF position, then
wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.
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Close supervision is necessary if
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this appliance is used by or near
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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.
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