GE Spacemaker WSM2400L - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
reduce the risk
of fire, shock, or injury to
persons when using your
basic precautions,
including the following:
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Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
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This appliance must be
properly installed and located in
accordance with the
Instructions before it is used.
If
you did not receive an Installation
instructions sheet with
your
appliance, you can obtain one by
contacting the service location
nearest you.
–Properly ground to conform
with all governing codes and
ordinances. Follow details in
Instructions.
where the temperature is
above for satisfactory
operation of the control system.
not or store the appliance
where it be exposed to the
weather.
–Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
–Exhausting to the outside is
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
to prevent large amounts of moisture
and lint from being blown into the
room. Carefully follow the details
in the Installation Instructions, If
your appliance is vented to the
outside, see special instructions
on page
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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.
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When disconnecting this appli-
ance pull by the plug rather than
the cord to avoid damage to the
cord or junction of cord and
Make sure that the cord is located
so that it will not be stepped on,
tripped over or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress,
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Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance or attempt
any servicing unless specifically
in this Use and Care
Book or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
To minimize the possibility
of injury:
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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 gasoline,
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 or
store these substances on/or
around your washer and dryer
during operation.
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GAS 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 UNDER
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
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hot water system may not have
been used for some time,
on
hot water faucets and
them to run for minutes
before using any
appliance which is
to
the hot water system, This
allow any 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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it moving. Before loading,
unloading or adding clothes, push
the cycle
knob in, then
wait until the machine has
completely stopped before
opening the lid.
●
Never reach into the dryer
while the drum is moving, Before
loading, unloading or adding
clothes, wait the drum has
completely stopped.
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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
appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing materials properly.
Before discarding a washer or
dryer or removing them from
service, remove the lid or door.
●
Keep laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric
etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably
Observe
all warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
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Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
the possibility of slipping.
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