GE GTWN7450DWW Use and Care Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill you or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION". These words are defined as: DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: „ Read all instructions before using the appliance. „ DO NOT wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. „ DO NOT add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. „ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine, turn on all hot-water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, DO NOT smoke or use an open flame during this time. „ DO NOT allow children to play on or in this appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when this appliance is used near children. „ Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door or lid. „ DO NOT reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving. Wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid. „ DO NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather. „ DO NOT tamper with controls. „ DO NOT repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out . „ Keep the area around your appliance free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags and chemicals. „ DO NOT operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug. „ Unplug the appliance or turn off the circuit breaker before servicing. Pressing the Power or Start/Pause button DOES NOT disconnect power. „ DO NOT mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such as vinegar or rust remover. A toxic gas may be produced. „ DO NOT leave the washer door open. An open door could entice children to crawl inside the washer. „ The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. Carefully follow the garment manufacturer's wash and care instructions. „ See "Electrical Requirements" located in the Installation Instructions for grounding instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2