Instructions – GE WA5800R User Manual

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WARNING—To reduce the risk
of fire, electric

shock, or injury to

persons when using your appliance,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

This washer must be properly

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instilled and located in accordance
with the Installation Instructions

before it is used. If you did not receive
Installation Instructions sheet with your washer,
you can obtain one by calling, toll free, the
GE Answer

—Properly ground to conform with all

governing codes and ordinances.
details in Installation Instructions.

—Install or store where it will not be exposed

to temperatures below freezing or exposed to
the weather.

to a properly rated, protected and sized

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

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

subjected to damage or stress.

Do not repair or replace any part

of the appliance or attempt any
servicing unless specifically

recommended in this Use and Care Book or in
published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.

To minimize the possibility of

Do not mix chlorine bleach with

ammonia or acids such as

rust remover. Mixing can produce a
toxic gas which may cause death.

Do not wash or dry articles that

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combustible or explosive substances

(such as wax, paint, gasoline,

cleaning

kerosene,

which may

ignite or explode. Do

add these substances

to the wash water. Do not use these substances
around your washer

dryer during

operation.

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WARNINGHYDROGEN GAS
is produced by the chemical action
within your water heater and the gas

can

in the water heater

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 which the hot water system
may not have been used for some time, turn on

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. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance

during this process.

Never reach into washer while it is

moving. Before loading, unloading

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or adding clothes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to OFF position, then

wait until the machine has completely stopped
before opening the lid.

Close supervision is necessary if

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

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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.

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