GE GNSR3100 manual Waterheatersafety, IMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON. Readall iNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON. READALL iNSTRUCTiONSBEFOREUSING.

A WARNING! Foryoursafetheinformationinthismanualmustbefollow

or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WATERHEATERSAFETY

Under certain conditionshydrogengas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogengas can be explosiveunder these circumstances.

If the hot water has not been used tin two weeks or more, prevent tile possibili Wot damage or in ju U by turning on all hot water timcels and allotting them to mn for several minutes. Do this betore using any elecuical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will alh_wany buih-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

PROPERINSTALLATION

Thiswasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the InstallationInstructions before it is used. If youdid not receive an Installation Instructions sheet, you can receive one by calling, toll-free 1-800-361-3400.

m Install o_ store where i[x_illnot be exposed to	m I'roperly _ound washer to contorm _ilh all governing
temperam_>s below freezing or exposed to the _valher.	codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation
	Inslnlcdons.

YOURLAUNDRYAREA

•Keep tile _uea underneafll and around your appliances fiee of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chelnicals, etc.

•(lose supervision is necessa U iftliis appliance is used by or near dfildren. Do not allow children to play on, with, or inside tiffs or any odmr appliance.

Use this

appliance

only for its intended

purpose as described in

this Owner's Manual.

WHENUSINGTHEWASHER

•Never readl into washer while it is moving. 'v\:_dt until tile machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

•Do not mix chlorine bleach x_dthammonia or acids

such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing (fiflerent chemicals can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

•Do not wash or d U articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive subslam_s (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, de_easers, dr?cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc,) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to tlle wash water. Do not use or place tllese substances around your washer or dryer during operation.

•Tile laund U process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a resuh, carefiflly tollow tile

garment manufacturer's wash and care instructions.

•To minimize tile possibility of elecuic shock, unplug this appliance fiom the power supply or disconnect the washer at the h{)usehold distribution panel by rem{Mng the fi_se or switching off the drcuit breaker befi)re attempting a W maintenance or cleaning. NOTE'Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an off position does NOT(fisconnect the appliance flom the power supply.

•Never attempt to operate this appliance ifit is damaged, malfim(doning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged (ord or plug.

WHENNOTIN USE

•TllI'n oJ]wa/eI" fin]eels/o relieve pressure oil hoses and valves and to minimize leakage ifa break or rupture sh()uld occur, Check the condition of the

fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years,

•Before discarding a washer, or removing it flom service, remove the washer lid to prevent chil(hen fiom hiding inside.

•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair

instructions that y_)u understand and have the skills

to C:4I'I)" ()lit.

• Do not tamper with conuols.

Readandfollow thisSafetyInformationcarefully.

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