Important Safety Instructions
General Safety Precautions
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
Warning•Use this dishwasher only for its intended purpose as outlined in the use and care manual. It is not intended for commercial use. Read the use and care manual completely before use.
•Do not install or operate this dishwasher if it has been damaged, dropped, has damaged electrical wires or is not working properly. If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder.
•Keep all packaging materials away from children. Plastic bags and sheets can cause suffocation.
•To prevent child entrapment, always remove the door from an old dishwasher when removing it from service. Leave the racks in place. Cut the prongs off of the power cord. Cut off the power cord completely and discard.
•To avoid personal injury or property damage, this dishwasher must be installed in a completely enclosed cabinet according to these installation instructions.
•All installation work, plumbing connections and electrical wiring must be performed in accordance with all applicable codes and standards.
•Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with these installation instructions.
•The installer must show the customer the location of the electrical outlet or circuit breaker panel so that the customer knows where and how to disconnect power.
•Before installing or servicing the dishwasher, disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet or turn off power at the circuit breaker.
•To prevent personal injury and damage to the unit due to it tipping over, do not push down on the door anytime it is open. To reduce the chance of tipping, attach the
•The customer should not install, repair or replace any part of the dishwasher unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it. A qualified service technician should perform all other service. Contact the nearest Dacor authorized service representative for examination, repair or adjustment.
Warning
•Do not tamper with the controls.
•This appliance is designed for installation by more than one person. To avoid personal injury, do not attempt to move or lift the dishwasher without assistance.
•Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the dishwasher is in use.
•Use only detergents and rinse aids recommend- ed for use in a residential dishwasher. Keep them out of the reach of children.
•Never allow anyone, including children, to sit or stand on any part of the dishwasher. Stepping or sitting on any part of it may result in tipping, damage and serious injury.
•If the dishwasher drain outlet is connected to a garbage disposer, make sure the disposer is completely empty before running the dishwasher.
•Do not operate the dishwasher without the door completely closed and all enclosure panels properly in place.
•Many surfaces within the dishwasher can achieve high temperatures. Do not touch interior surfaces or items inside the dishwasher during or immediately after use. Exercise caution when opening the door. Let hot air and steam escape before looking or reaching inside.
•During loading, insert all sharp or pointed objects with the handles up. Locate these items where they will not damage the door seal or cause personal injury.
•To avoid damage to the racks, do not let sharp edges come into contact with them.
•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 a period of time, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow for several minutes to release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Do not smoke or use an open flame during this process.
•To prevent household mold and mildew damage, periodically check the inlet and drain hoses for leaks.
2