GE WWP1180F - Manual (Page 3)

Iniportant Safety iostrijctions
Read a!l iostryGlions before using this appliance
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING ■—When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
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® Use this appliance only for its
Intended purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
® Tills washer must be properly
Instaffed and located in
accordance with the fnstailation
Instryctlons before ft 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 ali governing codes
and ordinances.
~ Install or store where It will not
be exposed to temperatures
below freezing or exposed to
the weather.
- Connect to a properly rated,
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supply circuit to avoid electrical
overload.
- Connect to adequate plumbing
and drain facilities as described
in the Installation Instructions,
® With stationary model, 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.
® With portable model, turn
WII ClI l\^ II I
coupler when washer is not in use.
® 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
stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage
or stress.
® We strongly recommend that
CU ly C5C;!VJU/Hiy IVyi I k/y «
qualified individual.
® The wiring diagram for this
machine is located inside the
lovi/er front access panel.
T© rtnfnlmize the possibility
of injyry:
® 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,
degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents,
vvmv-rii iiiay yiv^
vapors that could ignite or
explode.
Do not add these substances to
the wash water.
Do not use these substances
around your washer and/or dryer
during operation.
® HYDROGEN GAS is produced by
the chemicai 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 lonaer. HYDROGEN GAS
CAN BE
explosive UNDER
THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. So to
nro\/onf thp no.Q«ihilit\/ nf
or injury, if you have not used hot
water for two weeks or more, or
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hot water system may not have
been used for some time, turn on
aii hot water faucets and aiiow
them to run for several minutes
before using any electrical appli­
ance which is connected to the
hot water system. This will allow
any hydrogen gas to escape. Of
course, since the gas is flam-
mabie, do not smoke or use an
open flame or appliance during
this process.
® Never reach into the washer
white parts are moving. Always
stop the washer to load, unload,
add forgotten items or add
additional laundry aids.
For your safety, the washer lid is_
.locked closed during spin cycle. To
open lid during spin cycle, push
the timer knob !N and wait for lid
lock to release, about 30 seconds,
before opening.
At end of cycle lid iock will release
after about 30 seconds. The washer
will fill and agitate with the lid
open.
® Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or near
children. Do not allow children to
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any discarded appliance. Dispose
of discarded appliances and ship­
ping or packing materiais properly.
Before discarding a washer, or
removing from service, remove the
washer lid.
® Never operate portable model in
locations where it could conceiv­
ably create a hazard, such as top
of stairs or edge of unguarded
landing.
® Keep ali laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric
softeners, etc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe all warnings
on container labels to avoid
persona! injury.
® Keep the area around and under­
neath your appliances free from
the accumulation of combustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
® Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
tlîé possibility of slipping.
® To minimize the possibility of
electric shock, unplug this appli­
ance from the power-supply before
attempting any maintenance or
cleani.ng (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector
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tu an V-/I I puoiiiuii
disconnect the appliance from the
power-supply.
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