GE 113D5497P183 Washer User Manual


 
IMPOKIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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WARNING-TO reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to
personswhen usingyour appliance,
followbasic precautions, including
the following:
Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
This washer must be properly
installedand 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 bycontacting the service
location nearest you.
–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 tothe weather.
–Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
–Connect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described in
the Installation Instructions.
. Turnoff water fauce~ 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.
men discomecting this
appliance pull by the plug rather
than the cord to avoiddamage to the
cord orjunction of cord and plug.
Make sure that the cord is located so
that it wiHnotbe stepped on, tripped
over,oro@erwise subjected to
&age or stress.
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To minimize the possibility
of injury:
Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may
cause death.
s Do not wash or dry articles
that havebeen cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustibleorexplosivesubstances
(such as wax, paint, gasoline,
degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents,
kerosene, etc.) which may ignite
or explode.
Do not add these substances to the
wash water,and do not use these
substances around your washer
and/or dryer during operation.
W-G–HYDROGEN GASis
produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the
gas can accumulate in the water
heater and/or water pipes if hot
water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer.
HYDROGEN GAS CANBE
EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE
CIRCUMSTANCES.So toprevent
the possibilityof damage or injury,
if you havenot used hot water for
two weeks or more, or moveinto 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 torun 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.
it is moving. Befomloading, -
unioadingor adding clothes, push
in the Cycle Selector knob to
“HOP” position, then wait until
the machine has completely
stopped before opening the lid.
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Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used byor near
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.
Keep all laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric soileners,
etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably inalockedcabinet. Observe
all warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
QKeep the area around and
underneath your appliances free
from the accumulation of combustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
the possibility of slipping.
To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
N~: Turning the Cycle Selector
knob to an OFF position does NOI’
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
. ~ not tamper with controls.
Do not operate this appliance
if itis damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a darnaged cord or plug.
. Never climb on or st~d on tie
washer top.
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DO IIOt WWh fiberglass irticles in
your washer. Skin &itation could
result from the remaining particles
that may be picked up by clothing
during subsequent washer use.
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