GE EWA4600 Use this, Appliance, Only for its, Intended, Purpose as, Described, This Owner’s

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WHEN USING THE WASHER

Safety

	■ Never reach into washer while it is moving.
	Wait until the machine has completely stopped
	before opening the lid.
Use this	■ Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids
appliance	such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing
only for its	different chemicals can produce a
intended	toxic gas which may cause death.
purpose as	■ Do not wash or dry articles that have been
described in
this Owner’s	cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
	combustible or explosive substances (such as
Manual.
	wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning
	solvents, kerosene, etc.). These substances give off
	vapors that 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.

WHEN NOT IN USE

■The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer’s wash and care instructions.

■To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the building’s distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector Knob to an off position, or 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.

Instructions

Operating Instructions

■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; GE recommends changing the hoses every 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.

Troubleshooting

READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION

CAREFULLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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