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Warning, Water heater safety, Proper installation – GE PFWH4400 User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk

of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or

loss of life.
The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer are

not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good, safe

practices and caution

MUST

be applied when installing, operating and maintaining any

appliance.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks

or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by

turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical

appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen

gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

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Install or store where it will not be exposed

to temperatures below freezing or exposed

to the weather, which could cause permanent damage

and invalidate the warranty.

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Properly ground washer to conform with all governing

codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation

Instructions.

PROPER INSTALLATION

This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

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Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances free of combustible materials such as

lint, paper, rags and chemicals.

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Do not leave the washer door open. An open door

could entice children to hang on the door or crawl

inside the washer.

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Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is

used by or near children. Do not allow children to

play on, with or inside this or any other appliance.

YOUR LAUNDRY AREA

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