GE WWA8324G Washer User Manual


 
IMPOIIIANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
W-G–TO reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your 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 anInstallation Instructions
sheet with your washer, you can
obtain one by contacting the service
location nearest you.
–Properly ground to conform with
all gowning codes and ordinances.
Follow details in Installation
Instructions.
–Install or store where it will not
be exposed to temperatures below
o
freezing or exposed to the weather.
–Comect to aproperly rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoidelectrical overload.
–Connectto adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described in
the Installation Instructions.
T~ off~ter fiuce@when
the washer is not in use to relieve
pressure on hoses and valves, and to
kakageifahose
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shm.ddbreakor rupture.’
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tipphncepullby theplugrather
thanthecord to avoid damazeto the
~ cordorjunction of cordan~phg.
Makesurethatthe coidiskxated so
thatitwill nothe stmned m. &irmed
To minimiz
e 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.
. Do not wash or dry articles
that havebeen cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustibleor explosivesubstances
(such as gasoline, degreasers,
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc.) which may give off vapors that
could 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.
. HYDROGEN GASis produced
bythe chemical action within your
water heater and the gas can
accumulate in the w-~r heater
and/or water pipes if hot water has
notbeen used for a period of two
weeksor longer. HYDROGEN GAS
CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER
THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. So to
prevent the possibility of damage or
injury, if youhavenot used hot
water fortwo weeksor more, or
moveinto a residence in which the
Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance isused by or near
children. Do not allow children to
play inside, on or with this appliance
or any discarded appliance. Dispose
ofdiscaded appliancesandshippingor
packing materials properly. Before
discarding awasher, or removing
from service, removethe washerlid.
. Keep all laundry Ads (such m
detergents,bleaches, fabricsofteners,
etc.) out ofthe reach ofchildren,
preferaliyinalockedcabinet. Observe
all warnings on container labels to
avoidpersonal injury.
. Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances free
fiomtheaccumulation ofcombustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
. Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to rwluce
the possibility of slipping.
To
minimhe the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning ofthe lint filter).
N(YIX: lhming the Cycle Selector
knob to an OFF position does NCYI’
disconnect the appliance fiomthe
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hot water systernlmaypot havebeen ~
power supply.
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water fkucetsand allow them to run
for severalminutesbt$fomusing any ~
Do tiqH’a*th:” .-=l:nmfia” .-
ifit is damaged, malfunctioning, . . ,1
ekctricd appliance which is :~ -
connectedtothehotwater&stem.
partially disassembkxi. orki.s ‘;
This Willalkw a@ly@ogeng=@ ~
missing 01
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edcordor~
escape. Since thegas iiifbrnmable, q
do not smoke oruse anommfJ=-
. N~er c~b on or s~d ontie
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