Important safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
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| l | DO NOT sit on, stand | on or abuse | the | ||||||||||
l When | discarding | an old | dishwasher, |
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always | remove | the door | to prevent |
| l | DO NOT | tamper | with | controls. |
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accidental | entrapment | or suffocation. |
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ONLY detergents | and | rinse agents | ||||||||||||||||||
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recommended | for use in a dishwasher. |
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. Store | dishwasher | detergent |
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place | WHERE | CHILDREN | CAN’T |
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* When loading items to be washed: |
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- Locate sharp items and knives so that |
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.DO | NOT | let children | play in or on the |
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.DO | NOT | reach | into the | area | below the | l | Disconnect | electrical | power | to the |
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bottom rack until | the | heating | element | has |
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cooled for at least 20 minutes. |
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Help us help you
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.*
. Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and connectors (such as drain connector on a disposer) before installing.*
l 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 19.
+ See Installation Instructions for complete information.
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