GE ZBD3500 manual Important Safety Instructions, Proper Ins Talla Tion And Maintenance, t, WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

t, WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this guide must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,

explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

•Do not tamper v_ith controls.

•Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.

•Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing compartment.

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

•Do not allow children to pl W inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be

produced in a water heater that has not been

used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN

GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.

If the hot water has not been used fbr two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injmy by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this befbre using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flmnmable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

PROPER INS TALLA TION AND MAINTENANCE

This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling tts toll-free in the USA, at the GE Answer Center% 800.626.2000. In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030.

•Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or run an equipment- grounding conductor with the circuit conductors and connect to the equipment- grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.

•hnproper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified

electrician or sma,ice representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded.

•Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly.

•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part

of your dishwasher unless it is specifically

recommended in this manual. All other

sma,icing should be referred to a qualified technician.

•To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance fl'om the power supply before attempting any maintenance. NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect the appliance fi'om the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician seta,ice your appliance.

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