GE EWA2000 owner manual Water Heater Safety, Customer Service

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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

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 calling, toll-free, the GE Answer Center®, 800.626.2000.

 

Install or store where it will not be exposed to

Properly ground washer to conform with all governing

 

temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation

 

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

Instructions.

 

 

 

 

Keep the area underneath and around your

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used

 

appliances free of combustible materials such as

by or near children. Do not allow children to play on,

 

lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

with, or inside this or any other appliance.

 

WHEN USING THE WASHER

 

 

 

Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait

The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy

 

until the machine has completely stopped before

of fabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the

 

opening the lid.

garment manufacturer’s wash and care instructions.

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation.

To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. NOTE: Pressing PAUSE does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

Troubleshooting Tips

WHEN NOT IN USE

Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the condition of the fill hoses; they may need replacement after 5 years.

Before discarding a washer, or removing it from service, remove the washer lid to prevent children from 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 you understand and have the skills to carry out.

Do not tamper with controls.

Customer Service

Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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