Importa^nt safety instructions, T© mmlmke the possibility ©flîijery – GE MINI BASKET MA5800G User Manual

Page 3

Attention! The text in this document has been recognized automatically. To view the original document, you can use the "Original mode".

IMPORTA^NT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all iiistriictioiis before esleg this appllaeceo

^ \%AMNING—To reduce the risk of
Ifire, electric shock, or injury to

persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including
the following:

® Use tilts аррМаисе only for its

Ifitencted purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.

® This wastier luust be properly

instaied and located In accordance

with the Installation Instractions

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

be exposed to temperatures below

_ freezing 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 stepped on, tripped

over or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.

® Do not repair or replace any part

Г- of the appliance or attempt any
-. -У servicing unless specifically
"R,,, recommended in this Use and Care

-jook or in published user-repair

i nstractions that you understand and

have the skills to carry out.

T© mmlmke the possibility
©flîijery;

® 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, kerosene,
etc.) which may give off 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 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 EXPLOSIVE UNDER
THESE CIRCUMSTANCES. So 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 w^hich the
hot water system may not have been
used for some time, turn on

all

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. Of course, since the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame or appliance during this
process.

is moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding cloioes, push in the Cycle

Selector knob to “STOP” position,

then v/ait until the machine has
completely stopped before opening
the lid.

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, febric softeners,
etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably inaiockedcabinet. Observe

ail warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.

® Keep the area around and

underneath your appliances free
fromtiie 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.

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,* Ifrming the Cycle Selector
knob to an OFF position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.

® Do not tamper with controls.

partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.

BSSíai_' ".