GE WA8600R, WA8616R operating instructions To minimize the possibility of injury

WARN~G-To reduce the risk A of fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons when using your appliance, fo~ow basic precautions, including the following:

●Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Use and Care Book.

\Q This washer must be properly

installed and located in accordance<:b .

with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an hstallation 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.

<onnect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

<onnect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions.

Q Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should break or rupture.

●When disconnecting this appliance

pull by the plug rather than the cord to /“ .’ avoid damage to the cord or junction of

M.4 cord and plug, Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

●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:

\● Do not mix chlorine bleach with

monia or acids such as vinegar andor & rust remover. Mixing can produce a

~. toxic gas which may cause death. a

4’4 . Do not wash or dry articles that

hhave been cleaned in, washed

I 4 soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substancesin,

(such as wax, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry- cleaning solvenfi, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances around your washer antior dryer during operation.

WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS A is produced by the chemical action

within your water heater and the gas can accumulate in the water heater anflor water pipes if hot water has not been used for a period of two weeks or longer. WDROGEN 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 will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

●Never reach into washer while it is moving. Before loading, unloading

or adding clothes, push in the Cycle Selector knob to OFF position, then wait until the machine has completely stopped

before opening the lid.

●Close supervision is necessary if

ithis appliance is used by or near

children. Do not allow children

P% 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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