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l	Read all	instructions	before	using	the	l DO NOT wash plastic items unless
	dishwasher.					marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the equiva-
l	Use your	dishwasher	only	for the	uses	lent. If not marked, check manufacturer’s
	described	in this manual.				recommendations.

*DISHWASHER

MUST

BE ELECTRI-

9 DO NOT use your dishwasher

unless all

CALLY GROUNDED.

Read

the

Installa-

enclosure

panels

are properly

in place.

tion Instructions

for

details.

DO NOT sit on, stand

or abuse

the

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,

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

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

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.

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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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.*

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 22.

l See Installation Instructions for complete information.