GE MINI BASKET MA5800G - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTA^NT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all iiistriictioiis before esleg this appllaeceo
^ \%AMNING—To reduce the risk of
Ifire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including
the following:
® Use tilts аррМаисе only for its
Ifitencted purpose as described in
this Use and Care Book.
® This wastier luust be properly
instaied and located In accordance
with the Installation Instractions
before It is used. If you did not
receive an installation Instructions
sheet with your washer, you can
obtain one by contacting the service
location nearest you.
—Properly ground to conform with
all governing codes and ordinances.
Follow details in Installation
instructions.
—Install or store where it will not
~ be exposed to temperatures below
_ freezing or exposed to the weather.
—Connect to a properly rated,
protected and sized power supply
circuit to avoid electrical overload.
—Connect 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 otherwise subjected to
damage or stress.
® Do not repair or replace any part
Г- of the appliance or attempt any
-. -У servicing unless specifically
"R,,, recommended in this Use and Care
^ -jook or in published user-repair
i nstractions that you understand and
have the skills to carry out.
T© mmlmke the possibility
©flîijery;
® Do not mix chlorine bleach with
ammonia or acids such as vinegar
and/or rust remover. Mixing can
produce a toxic gas which may
cause death.
® Do not wash or dry articles
that have been cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with
combustible or explosive substances
(such as gasoline, degreasers,
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene,
etc.) which may give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
Do not add these substances to the
wash water.
Do not use these substances around
your washer and/or dryer during
operation.
® HYDROGEN GAS is produced
by the chemical action within your
water heater and the gas can
accumulate in the water heater
and/or 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 w^hich the
hot water system may not have been
used for some time, turn on
all
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. Of course, since the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an
open flame or appliance during this
process.
© Never reach mto washer while ft
is moving. Before loading, unloading
or adding cloioes, push in the Cycle
Selector knob to “STOP” position,
then v/ait 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 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.
® Keep all laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, febric softeners,
etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably inaiockedcabinet. Observe
ail warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
® Keep the area around and
underneath your appliances free
fromtiie accumulation of combustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags,
chemicals, etc.
® Keep the floor around your
appliances clean and dry to reduce
the possibility of slipping.
© To minimize the possibility
of electric shock, unplug this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).
NOTE,* Ifrming the Cycle Selector
knob to an OFF position does NOT
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
® Do not tamper with controls.
© Bo not operate this appliance
if it is damaged, malfunctioning,
partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a
damaged cord or plug. _j
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