Dishwasher Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the warning symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
l Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
l Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
l Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.
l When loading items to be washed:
1)Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.
2)Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of
l Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
l Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.
l Do not operate the dishwasher unless
all enclosure panels are properly in place. l Do not tamper with controls.
lDo not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
l To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher.
l Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the dish- washer turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any accumu- lated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
l Remove the door to the washing compart- ment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.
l For a grounded, cord connected appliance
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The dishwasher must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resis- tance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING - Improper connection of the
l For a permanently connected dishwasher:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The dishwasher must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an