Hotpoint HDA797K, HUA787K To minimim the possibility of injury, Q When loading items to be washed

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

●Use this apptiance only for its intended purpose, as you wi~ find described in this Use and Care Book.

●This dishwasher must be properly insta~ed and located in accortice with the InsWation btructions 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 terrnind or lead of the appliance.

—Connect to a properly rated, protected and stied power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

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

. DO not wash plastic items urdess marked “dishwasher safe” or the ~uitient. For plastic items not so marked, check the manuhcturer’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 minimim the possibility of injury.

Q When loading items to be washed:

A. kate 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 atir use.

. 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.

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

●~ROGEN 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 usti for a period of two winks or longer. H~ROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two weeks or more, or move into a residence in which the hot water system may not have been usd 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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