Kenmore 665.1389 manual Safety Instructions, For a grounded, cord-connected dishwasher

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

WARN ING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•

Read all instructions

before using the dishwasher.

•

Do not tamper

with controls.

Use the dishwasher

only for its intended function.

•

Do not abuse,

sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish

Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for

racks of the dishwasher.

use in a dishwasher,

and keep them out of the reach

•

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

of children.

play in or on the dishwasher.

•

When loading items to be washed:

Under certain

conditions, hydrogen gas may be

1) Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to

produced in a hot water system that has not been

used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS

damage the door seal; and

EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water system has not been

2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce

used for such a period, before using the dishwasher

the risk of cut-type injuries.

turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow

•

Do not wash

plastic

items unless they are marked

from each for several minutes. This will release any

"dishwasher

safe" or the equivalent. For plastic

items

accumulated

hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,

not so marked, check the manufacturer's

do not smoke

or use an open flame during this time.

recommendations.

Remove the door or lid to the washing compartment

•

Do not touch the heating element during or

when removing an old dishwasher from service or

immediately

after use.

discarding it.