GE WSM2480S Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
WORTANT
SAmH
~STRUC~ONS
(continued)
Clean the dryer lint filter before each load to
prevent lint accumulation inside the dryer or
in the room.
DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER
A
WAMG—HYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the
WITHOUT THE
L~
F~TER IN PLACE.
gas
can
accumtiate
in the water
hater
andor
Keep the area around and underneath
your appliances free from the accumulation
of combustible materials,
such as lint, paper,
rags, chemicals, etc.
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The interior of the machine and the exhaust
duct connection inside the dryer should be
cleaned periodically by a qualified individual.
~ater
pipes if hot water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN
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
To Minimize the Possibility of Injury
water faucets and
allow
them
to run for several
minutes before using any electrical
apptiance
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids
which is connected to the hot water
system.
This
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Wow
any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the
gas
is flammable, do not smoke or use an
open
such as vinegar
andor
rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
A
WARNING-Fire and
Spontaneous Combustion Hazard
Do not wash or
dw
items that are
soiled with vegetable or
coo~ng
oil. These
items may contain some oil after laundering.
Due to the remaining oil, the fabric may smoke
or catch fire by itself causing fire or a
spontaneous combustion
hmard.
Do not wash or dry articles that have been
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances (such as,
pain~
gasotie,
degreasers,
dry-cleaning
solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or
explode.
Do not add these substances to the wash water
and do not use or store these substances
odor
around your washer and dryer during
operation.
frame or appliance during this process.
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Never reach into washer while it is moving.
Before loading, unloading or adding clothes,
push the Cycle Selector knob in, then wait until
the machine has completely stopped before
opening the
tid.
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Never reach into the dryer while the
drum is moving.
Before loading, unloading
or adding clothes, wait until the drum has
completely stopped.
. Do not wash or dry fiberglass articles in your
appliance.
Skin
ifi-tation
~ould
result from-the
remaining glass particles that may be picked up by
clothing during subsequent appliance uses.
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The laundry process can reduce
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the flame
retardancy
of fabrics.
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Toavoidsucharesult,
thegarment
manufacturer’s care instructions
should be followed very carefully.
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