Hotpoint HDA959M warranty Important Safety Instructions, Save T-Einstructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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W-ING–Whenusing this appliance, always exercise basic safety precautions, including the following:

●Use this appliance only for ik intended purpose, as you will find described in this Use and Care Book.

●This dishwasher must be properly installed and lmated in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation 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, protected and sized power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

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

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

. DO not wash plastic items udess marked “dishwasher safe” or the equitient. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

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

To minimize the possibility of injury.

●When loading items to be washed:

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

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

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

c Do not operate your dishwasher udess all 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 used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or packing material properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove the door of the washing compartment.

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

c To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect this appliance from the power supply before attempting any maintenance. Note: ~rning the control dial to the OFF position does not disconnect the appliance from the power supply. We recommend having a qualified technician service your appliance.

W~&~R~~ GM 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 used for a period of two weeks or longer.

HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two week or more, or moved into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been used for some time, turn on dl hot water fauce~ 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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