GE GBVH5140 Manual Del Propietario E Instalación página 2

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING.
--^WARNING! For your safe the information in this manual must be f ollowed to minimize tbe r isk
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 S AFETY
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 underthese circumstances.
If the hot water has not been used fin" two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or iqjtu y by
turning on all hot water fimcets and allowing them to mn fin" severer minutes. Do this before using any
electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water sDtem. 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 washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
• Install o_"store x_he_'e it will not be exposed to • Pmpe_'ly gmtmd x_ashe_"to confi)rm with all
tempe_'attu'es below fl'eezing or exposed to the goxeming codes and o_'dinances, Follow details
x_eathe_, x_hich could cause pei'manent damage in Installation Instructions,
and imralidate the x_ammt)
YOUR L AUNDRY AREA
• Keep the area underneath and around your
appliances ti'ee 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
ci'awl inside the washe_:
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used b_ or near children. Do not allow children to
pla) on, with or inside this or any other appliance.
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