IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
AWARNING! Foryoursafe ,theinforma oninthismanualmustbefollowedtominimize erisk
of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or loss of life.
,_'-_ Undercertain c_nditi_nshydr_gengasmaybepr_ducedin a water heaterthat hasn_tbeen usedf_rtw_ weeks
"_j_ or more.Hydrogengas canbe explosiveunderthese circumstances.
-r_ • _ ]ftheh_twa_rh_n_t_enusedforrw_weeks_rm_re,preventthe[_ibi_ity_fdmnage_rinjurybyturning
on all hot water faucets and allowing flmm to run for several minutes. Do dais before using any electrical
appliance which is connecmd to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen
gas to escape. Since tim gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.
PROPERINSTALLAtiON
Thiswasher mustbeproperlyinstalledand located in accordancewith theInstallationInstructionsbeforeit
is used.If youdidnot receivean Installation Instructionssheet,youcanreceive one by visitingGEAppliances.com,
or bycalling8#8.GE.CARE$(800.432.2737).
• Install or store where it will not be exposed to
temperatures below freezing or exposed to the
weathen
• Properly ground washer to conform with all
governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.
• Remove the colored protective fihn from the
control panel.
YOURLAUNDRYAREA
• Keep the area underneath and around your • Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
appliances flee of combustible materials such as used by or near children. Do not allow children to
lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. play on, with or inside this or any odmr appliance.
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Use this
appliance
only for its
intended
purpose as
describedm
th_Owner_
Manual
WHENUSINGTHEWASHER
• Never reach into washer while it is moving. Wait
until the machine has completely stopped before
opening tim lid.
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or
acids such as vinegar and/or rust removen Mixing
different chemicals can produce a toxic gas which
may cause death.
•Do not wash or dry articles that have been deaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible
or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint,
gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these
substances to the wash water: Do not use or place
lhese substances around ),our washer or dryer
during operation.
•The lmmdry proc_ can reduce the flame retardancy
of t_abrics. To avoid such a result, carefiflly follow the
garment manut_acturer's wash and care instructions.
•To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
unplug this appliance from the power supply
or disconnect tim washer at tim household
distributioi1 panel by removing tim filse or
switching off the circuit breaker before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. NOTE:Pressing
START or STOP does NOTdisconnect tim
appliance from the power supply:
•Newer attempt to operate this appliance ifit is
damaged, malfimctioning, pa_ially disassembled,
or has missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug.
WHENNOTINUSE
•Turn offw-ater fgucets to relieve pressure Oll hoses •Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or dais appliance unless specifically recommended in
rupture should occm: Check the condition of tim dais Owner's Manual, or in published user-repair
fill hoses; they should be replaced every 5 years, instructions that you understand and have dm
• Before discarding a washm, or removing it from skills to carry out.
service, remove the washer lid to prevent children • Do not tamper with controls.
from hiding inside.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMAtiONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
