GE GTUP270EMWW Use and Care Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. n Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. n Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1 Do not try to light a match, or cigarette, or turn on any gas or electrical appliance. 2 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. 3 Clear the room, building or area of all occupants. 4 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions carefully. 5 If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors. WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances. If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process. 2