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\nConsumer Help Indicator .............. 13  \nLoading ............................. 15  \nAppliance Communication ............. 16  \nCARE AND CLEANING ............17  \nINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .....................18  \nTROUBLESHOOTING TIPS..... 24  \nLIMITED WARRANTY ........... 29  \nCONSUMER SUPPORT .......... 30  \nWrite the model and serial numbers here:  \nModel \\#   Serial \\#    \nYou can find them under the lid of the washer.  \nOWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION  \nINSTRUCTIONS  \nGTW540  \nGTW538  \nGTW525  \nGTW500  \nGTW490  \nGTW485  \nGTW480  \nGTW465  \nGTW385  \nGTW335  \nGTW325  \nGTW220  \nHTW265  \nHTW240  \nENGLISH/ESPAÑOL  \nGE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.  \n49-3000373 Rev 1 09-24  \nTHANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME.  \nWhether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family.  \nWe take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances product, and we think you will too. Among other things, registration of your appliance ensures that we can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them.  \nRegister your GE appliance now online. Helpful websites and phone numbers are available in the Consumer Support section of this Owner’s Manual. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration  \ncard included in the packing material.  \nIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  \nREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE  \n\n| \u003Cbr>WARNING | To reduce the risk of death, fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: |\n| --- | --- |\n| Ŷ Read all instructions before using the appliance.\u003Cbr>Ŷ Follow all fabric care instructions and warnings to prevent melting of garments or damage to the appliance.\u003Cbr>Ŷ DO NOT wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.\u003Cbr>Ŷ DO NOT add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.\u003Cbr>Ŷ Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-water system that has not been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine, turn on all hot-water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, DO NOT smoke or use an open flame during this time.\u003Cbr>Ŷ Risk of suffocation and injury from entrapment: DO NOT allow children to play on or in this appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when this appliance is used near children. Before the washer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door or lid. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or injury to persons.\u003Cbr>Ŷ DO NOT reach into the appliance if the tub or agitator is moving to prevent accidental entanglement.\u003Cbr>Ŷ For waterproof, water-resistant and bulky items, only use the Bulky (or Delicates) cycle. DO NOT use other cycles for these items. Using other cycles can cause excessive vibration and may result in injury or damage to the washer, walls, or floor. DO NOT mix waterproof and non-waterproof items.\u003Cbr>Ŷ DO NOT install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.\u003Cbr>Ŷ DO NOT tamper with controls, repair or replace any part of this appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.\u003Cbr>Ŷ DO NOT operate this appliance if it is damaged, ","cbCairWJgiqwcfsh","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairWJgiqwcfsh","pdf",6305625,"English","# SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS\n## Using the Washer\n## Care and Cleaning\n## Installation Instructions\n## Troubleshooting Tips\n## Limited Warranty\n## Consumer Support","[{\"question\":\"What is the most important safety instruction before using the washer?\",\"answer\":\"Read all instructions before using the appliance, and follow the listed basic precautions during operation.\"},{\"question\":\"What should be done if the hot-water system has not been used for two weeks or more?\",\"answer\":\"Turn on all hot-water faucets and let water flow from each for several minutes to release accumulated hydrogen gas, and do not smoke or use an open flame during that time.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the washer be disposed of at the end of its life?\",\"answer\":\"Dispose of or recycle the washer in accordance with federal and local regulations, and contact local authorities for environmentally safe disposal or recycling.\"}]","OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Safety Information | PDF",1792712628,151]