GE WLW3810S, Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions 

 using your appliance.

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WARNING—TO  reduce 

 risk

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Do not wash or dry articles that

of 

 electric shock,   injury to

have been cleaned in, washed in,

persons when using your appliance,

soaked in, or spotted with

 basic precautions, including 

 following:

combustible or explosive substances

● 

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

 as wax, paint, gasoline, 

as described in this Use 

 Care Book.

cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may
ignite or explode. Do not add these substances
to the wash water. Do not use these substances

● 

This washer must be properly

around your washer and/or dryer during

installed and located in accordance

operation.

with 

 Installation Instructions

before it is used.   you 

 not receive 

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WARNING—HYDROGEN GAS

Installation Instructions sheet with your

is produced by the chemical action

washer, you can obtain one by 

 toll

within your water heater and the gas

free, the 

 Answer 

 800.626.2000.

can accumulate in the 

 heater and/or water

pipes if hot water has not been used for a period

—Properly 

 to conform with all

of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN GAS

governing codes and ordinances. Follow

 BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE

details in Installation Instructions.

CIRCUMSTANCES. 

 to prevent the

—Install or store where it will not be exposed

possibility of damage or injury, if you have not

to temperatures below freezing or exposed

used hot water for two weeks or more, or move

to the weather.

into   residence in which the hot water 

   a properly rated, protected 

 sized

may not have been used for 

 turn on

power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

 hot water faucets and allow them   

 for

 to adequate plumbing and drain

several minutes before 

 any electrical

facilities as described in the Installation

appliance which is connected to 

 hot water

Instructions.

system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to
escape. Since the gas is 

 do not

smoke or use an open flame or appliance

 Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in

during this process.

use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves, and
to minimize leakage if a hose or valve should
break or rupture.

● 

Never reach into washer while it is

moving. Before loading, unloading

● 

When disconnecting this appliance

or adding clothes, push in the Cycle

 the 

plug rather than 

 cord to

Selector knob to OFF position, then

avoid damage to the cord or junction of

wait until the machine has completely stopped

cord and plug. Make sure that the cord

before opening the lid.

is located so that it 

 not   stepped on, tripped

over or otherwise subjected to darn-age or 

*Close supervision is necessary if

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Do not repair or replace any part

this appliance is used by or near

 the appliance or attempt any

children. Do not allow children

servicing unless specifically

to play inside, on, or with this

recommended in this Use and Care 

 or

 or any discarded

in published user-repair instructions that you

appliance. Dispose   discarded appliances and

understand and have the skills to carry out.

shipping or packing materials properly. Before
discarding a washer, or removing from service,

To 

minimize the possibility of 

remove the washer lid.

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Do 

not mix chlorine 

 with

ammonia   acids such as vinegar 
rust remover. 

 can produce a

toxic gas which may cause 

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