Before Using Your NEW Dishwasher, Child Safety Tips

Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.

Repairs should be done by a qualified technician.

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Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline, or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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When removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it, remove the door to the washing compartment.

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do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

play in or on a dishwasher.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to

door or baskets .

Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the dishwasher

Do not tamper with controls by removing or changing.

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♦ 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 two weeks, before using the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,

panels are properly in place (i.e., guard plate, access panel, toe kick, etc.)

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER

♦Read through this guide before attempting to use your new dishwasher.

♦Read the “Washing Special Items” section before washing any porcelain or china that has “on-glaze” decoration, crystal glassware, or items of wood or plastic.

♦Make sure the door is properly balanced. To do this, open it a little and release it. It should stay where you released it. If it doesn’t, consult the Installation Instructions or contact your installer.

♦Call your local water company to learn the water hardness in your area. You’ll need to know this to determine how much detergent and rinse aid to use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual does not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense and caution should always be used when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance.

♦Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.

♦Dishwashers must be electrically grounded. Read the Installation Instructions for details.

♦Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose.

♦Do not run the dishwasher while you are out of the home.

♦Use only automatic dishwasher detergents and rinse agents.

♦To reduce the risk of injury, keep detergents and rinse aids out of the reach of children.

♦Do not load sharp items near the door; you could damage the door seal.

♦Place sharp knives in the silverware basket with the sharp ends down to avoid the risk of cut-type injuries.

♦Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For items not marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations. Items not dishwasher safe could become deformed or melt and create a potential fire hazard.

♦Do not touch the heating element during or imediately after use.

♦Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure

CHILD SAFETY TIPS

♦Dishwasher detergents and rinse aids are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children.

♦Should a child swallow dishwasher detergent or rinse aid, give plenty to drink immediately, i.e., one or two glasses of milk or water. Do not try to induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately: 1-800-POISON1

♦Always close the door and start the dishwasher as soon as you put in the detergent.

♦Always keep small children away from the machine when it is open. There may be some detergent residue left inside the machine.

♦If dishwasher detergent gets in someone’s eyes, rinse them with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

♦Do not allow children to use or play in or on the dishwasher.

♦Load all long and sharp items in the knife/utensil basket. If this is not possible, load sharp objects with the pointed end facing the back of the dishwasher. Sharp items loaded in the silverware basket should be loaded with pointed ends down.

♦Engage the child safety lock. (See below.)

ENGAGING THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK

This model has a child safety lock on the left of the door handle. To activate the lock, press in the door handle and use a screwdriver to turn the screw slot to a vertical position. Reset it by turning the slot to its horizontal position.

To open the door when the safety lock is engaged, press the white plastic tab located to the left of the door handle toward the left and hold it as you lift the door handle. (See illustration at right.)

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