GE WWA8800M Washer User Manual


 
WARNINGTO
reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons
when
using
your appliance,
follow basic 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
installed
and
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 by contacting 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
-
?
exposed to temperatures
below
lreezing
or
exposed to the 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.
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 cord and plug.
Make
sure
that the cord
is
located
so
that it will not be step$
en,
tripped
over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
*Donotrepairorreplaceanypart
of the appliance
or
attempt any
Ticingunlessspecifically
llCOmmendedinthisUseandCare
Bookorinpublisheduser-repair
instructions
that
you understand
and have the
skills
to
carry
out.
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.
Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked
in,
or spotted with
combustible
or
explosive substances
(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.
WARNIN/*G-HYDROGEIVGASis
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
CAN
BE
CIR~~CES.~toprevent
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
aU
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
duringthispmess.
Never reach
into
washer while
it
is
moving.
Before
loading,
unloading or adding clothes, push
in the Cycle Selector
knob
to
“SMIPn
position,
then wait until
themachinehascompletely
stopped
before
opening the lid.
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Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or 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 softeners,
etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferablyinalockedcabinet.
Observe
all warnings on container labels
to
avoid personal injury.
Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances free
fmm 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).
NOTE:
Turning the Cycle Selector
knob to an
OFF
position does
NOT
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Do
not tamper with controls.
Do
not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including
a damaged cord or plug.
Never climb on or stand on the
washer top.
Do
not wash fiberglass articles in
your washer. Skin irritation could
result from the remaining particles
that may
be
picked up by clothing
during subsequent washer use.