4IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING | To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, |
| including the following: |
For a permanently connected dishwasher:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, perma- nent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equip- ment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. Consult with a qualified electrician.
Tip Hazard
Do not put excessive downward force on the open dishwasher door prior to installation, as this could cause damage to the unit or cause it to tip over. Do not use the dishwasher before installa- tion has been completed in accordance with the Installation In- structions.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
yy The dishwasher MUST be grounded. Connect the ground wire to the green ground connector in the terminal box.
yy Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
yy The dishwasher is designed to be used with standard household current (120 Volts AC, 60Hz.). Before connecting the dishwasher, ensure that the outlet or cable is properly grounded and polarized by circuit breakers or fuses. Failure to provide adequate grounding of this appliance may cause electrical shock or malfunction of the appliance. Consult with a qualified electrician.
yy Do not install or store the dishwasher where it will be exposed to weather conditions. Failure to observe this precaution may result in electrical shock, fire, malfunction, and/or deformation of the dishwasher.
yy Do not damage or place heavy items on the power cord of the appliance. Do not use the dishwasher if it has a damaged power cord. Power cord damage may cause fire and electrical shock. Consult with a qualified electrician.
yy Do not grasp the power cord or touch the dishwasher controls with wet hands. Do not use the dishwasher if it has a damaged power cord or plug, and do not plug the dishwasher into a damaged outlet. Failure to observe these instructions may result in electrical shock.
yy Disassembly or repair must be performed by experienced service persons. Improper disassembly or repair could lead to product failure or electrical shock.
BEFORE USING THE DISHWASHER
Before using the dishwasher, please read the Important Safety Instructions.
Water supply temperature should be a minimum of 120°F (49°C) for better washing and reasonable cycle time.
For this reason, use the hot water supply only. It is also important that the dishwasher is loaded according to instructions for effective clean- ing. When loading the dishwasher, make sure that insoluble items such as bones, toothpicks, and pieces of paper have been removed.
When loading the dishwasher, observe the following general guidelines:
1.Place items with deep dish bottoms at an angle to help water run off and speed the drying process.
2.Remove solid,
3.Only load items that are
NOTE
Do not load utensils that are not