Dishwasher Safety
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This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the warning symbol.
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,IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
l Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
l Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
.DlSHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI- CALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instructions for details.
l Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.
l When loading items to be washed:
-Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.
-Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of
l Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
.Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use. Do not reach into the area below the bottom rack until the heating element has cooled for at least 20 minutes.
l Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
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Do not tamper with controls.
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on a dishwasher.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO- SIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for such a period, before using the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
Disconnect electrical power to the dishwasher before attempting to service.
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