Hotpoint HDA799M Important Safety Instructions, Read all instructions before using this appliance

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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W~~G–When using this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

. Use this appliance only fOr

its intended purpose, as you W fmd deseribed in this Use and Care Book.

●This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in awordance tith the Instigation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive

an Instigation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can obtain one by contacting the service location nearest you.

—This appliance must be connected to a grounded meti, permanent wiring system; or an

—equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.

—Connect to a properly rated, pro&ted and shed power-supply circuit to avoid elwtricd overload.

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

●Use ody powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.

●Do not wash plastic items Udess

markd “dishwasher safe” or the equitient. For plastic items not so marM, check the manuticturer’s rwomrnendations.

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●Load light plastic items so they WM not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the dishwasher-they might come into contact with the heating unit and be darnagd.

To minimti the possibility of injury.

●When loading items to be washed:

A.Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal, and

B.Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

●Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use.

. Do not operate your dishwasher udess rdl enclosure panels are properly in place.

●Do not tamper with controls.

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

●Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is usd by or near ctidren. Do not allow chtidren to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discardd appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

●Keep dl washing detergents and wetting agents out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe dl warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

●To minimi~ the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply befo~ attempting any maintenance. Note: ~rning the control did to the OFF position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We wornmend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

W~&~RW~ GAS

is produced by the chemical action within your water heater. It can accumulate in the water heater and/or water pipes if hot water has not been usd for a period of two weeks or longer.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibdity of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or movd into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on dl hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Also, since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

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