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Important safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:

l Read

all

instructions

before

using the

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

recommendations.

described

in this

manual.

.DlSHWASHER

MUST BE ELECTRI-

l DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all

enclosure

panels

are properly

in place.

CALLY GROUNDED.

Read

the Installa-

tion

Instructions

for details.

DO NOT sit on, stand

on or abuse

the

l When

discarding

an old

dishwasher,

dishwasher

door

or dish racks.

always

remove

the door

to prevent

DO NOT

tamper

with

controls.

accidental

entrapment

or suffocation.

If hot water

has not been used recently

-Use

ONLY detergents

and

rinse agents

(usually

two weeks or longer),

hydrogen

recommended

for use in a dishwasher.

gases may

build

up in the water heater

. Store

dishwasher

detergent

in a cool,

dry

and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN

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

allow water to run for several minutes.

- Load sharp items and knives with the

This will allow gases to escape. Do not

handles up to reduce risk of cut-type

smoke or use any open flame near the

injuries.

faucet while it is open.

- Locate sharp items and knives so that

9 DO NOT store or use gasoline or other

they are not likely to damage the door

flammable vapors and liquids in the

or tub.

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

.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

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.

l Properly connect dishwasher to electricity, water and drain.*

. 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.

. Make sure dishwasher is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

. Properly maintain dishwasher. See page 19.

+ See Installation Instructions for complete information.