Important safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock,
or injury when
using
your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
*Read all instructions before using the
l DO NOT wash plastic items unless
dishwasher.
marked dishwasher Safe” or the equiva-
*Use your dishwasher only for the uses
lent. If not marked, check manufacturer’s
described in this manual.
recommendations.
*DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI-
l DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all
CALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installa-
enclosure panels are properly in place.
tion Instructions for details.
l DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the
l
When discarding an oM dishwasher,
dishwasher door or dish racks.
always remove the door to prevent
l DO NOT tamper with controls.
accidental entrapment or suffocation.
l If hot water has not been used recently
muse ONLY detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
(usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
gases may build up in the water heater
l
Store dishwasher detergent in a cool,
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury
REACH IT.
or damage, before using your dish-
* When loading items to be washed:
washer, turn on all hot water faucets and
- Load sharp items and knives with the
allow water to run for several minutes.
handles up to reduce risk of cut-type
This will allow gases to escape. Do not
injuries.
smoke or use any open flame near the
faucet while it is open.
- Locate sharp items and knives so that
they are not likely to damage the door
l DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
or tub.
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
l DO NOT let children play in or on the
The fumes can create a fire hazard or
dishwasher.
explosion.
*DO NOT reach into the area below the
l Disconnect electrical power to the
bottom rack until the heating element has
dishwasher before attempting to service.
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
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Please:
l Have your dishwasher installed by a
qualified installer.
l Install where dishwasher is protected from
the elements.
l Install and level dishwasher on a floor that
will hold the weight, and in an area suitable
for its size and use.
. Properly connect dishwasher to electricity,
water and drain.*
l Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and
connectors (such as drain connector on a
disposer) before installing.*
l Remove all hang tags and temporary labels.
l Make sure dishwasher is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
l Properly maintain dishwasher. See page 21.
l See Installation Instructions for complete information.
