Safety instructions, Warning, Water heater safety – GE Profile SmartDispense SPBD880 User Manual

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■ Install or store where it will not be exposed

to temperatures below freezing or exposed
to the weather, which could cause permanent
damage and invalidate the warranty.

■ Properly ground washer to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances. Follow details
in Installation Instructions.

■ This appliance must be grounded. In the event

of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance for electric current. The washer
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The washer plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.

WARNING:

Improper

connection of the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt
as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

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
loss of life.

The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer are
not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good, safe
practices and caution

MUST

be applied when installing, operating, and maintaining

any appliance.

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.

PROPER INSTALLATION

This pedestal must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

Keep the area underneath and around your

appliances free of combustible materials such as
lint, paper, rags and chemicals.

Do not leave the washer door open. An open door

could entice children to hang on the door or crawl
inside the washer.

Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is

used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play on, with or inside this or any other appliance.

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