Important Safety Instructions

@Read all

instructions

 

before

using

the

l

DO

NOT

wash plastic

items

unless

dishwasher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

marked

“Dishwasher

Safe”

or the

equiva-

*Use

your

dishwasher

only for

the

uses

 

lent. If not

marked, check

manufacturer’s

described

in this

manual.

 

 

 

 

recommendations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*DISHWASHER

 

MUST BE ELECTRI-

l

DO NOT use your dishwasher

unless all

CALLY

GROUNDED.

Read

the Installa-

 

enclosure

panels

are properly

in place.

tion

Instructions

 

for

details.

 

 

 

l

DO NOT sit on, stand

on

or abuse

the

.When

discarding

an old

dishwasher,

 

dishwasher

door

or dish

racks.

 

 

always

remove

the

door

to prevent

l

DO NOT

tamper

with

controls.

 

 

accidental

entrapment

or suffocation.

l

If hot water

has not been used recently

@Use ONLY detergents

and rinse

agents

 

(usually

two weeks or longer),

hydrogen

recommended

for use in a dishwasher.

 

gases may

build

up in the water heater

@Store dishwasher

detergent

in a cool,

 

and

the

hot water

pipes.

HYDROGEN

dry place

WHERE

CHILDREN

CAN’T

 

GAS

IS EXPLOSIVE.

To prevent

injury

REACH

IT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or damage,

before using your dish-

aWhen loading items to be washed:

 

washer, turn on all hot water faucets and

 

allow water to run for several minutes.

- Load sharp items and knives with the

 

 

This will allow gases to escape. Do not

handles up to reduce risk of cut-type

 

 

smoke or use any open flame near the

injuries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

faucet while it is open.

 

 

 

 

- Locate sharp items and knives so that

 

 

 

 

 

l

DO NOT store or use

gasoline

or other

they are not likely to damage the door

 

flammable vapors and liquids in the

or tub.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

.DO

NOT

let children

play in or on the

 

 

The

fumes

can create

a fire

hazard or

dishwasher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

explosion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.DO

NOT

reach

into

the

area

 

below the

l

Disconnect

electrical

power

to the

 

bottom

rack until

the

heating

 

element has

 

dishwasher

before attempting

to service.

cooled for at least 20 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Please:

l Have your dishwasher installed by a qualified installer.

l Install where dishwasher is protected from the elements.

l Install and level dishwasher on a floor that will hold the weight, and in an area suitable for its size and use.

l Properly connect dishwasher to electricity, water and drain.*

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Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such as drain connector on a disposer) before installing.*

Remove all hang tags and temporary labels. Make sure dishwasher is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

Properly maintain dishwasher. See page 21.

l See Installation Instructions for complete information.

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