To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
muse your dishwasher only for the uses described in this manual.
.DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI- CALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installa- tion Instructions for details.
*When discarding an okl dishwasher, always remove the door to prevent accidental entrapment or suffocation.
l Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.
l Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN’T
REACH IT.
. When loading items to be washed:
-Load sharp items and knives with the handles up to reduce risk of
-Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage the door or tub.
.DO NOT let children play in or on the dishwasher.
*DO NOT reach into the area below the bottom rack until the heating element has cooled for at least 20 minutes.
l DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equiva- lent. If not marked, check manufacturds recommendations.
l DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
l DONOTsiton,standonorabusethe dishwasher door or dish racks.
l DO NOT tamper with controls.
l If hot water has not been used recently (usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or damage, before using your dish- washer, turn on all hot water faucets and allow water to run for several minutes. This will allow gases to escape. Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open.
l DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
l Disconnect electrical power to the dishwasher before attempting to service.
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l Have your dishwasher installed by a qualified installer.
. Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements.
9 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.*
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Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such as drain connector on a disposer) before installing.*
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 20.
l See Installation Instructions for complete information.
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