Whirlpool W10130986A important safety instructions Safety, Save These Instructions

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You will need your model and serial number located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.

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Tenga listo su nOmero de modelo completo. Puede encontrar su nOmero de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada cerca de la puerta al lado derecho o izquierdo del interior de la lavavajillas.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this Quick Reference Guide and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'ti_ follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don'tfollow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

When

using the dishwasher,

follow basic

precautions,

including

the following:

•

Read all instructions

before

using the dishwasher.

•

Do not tamper

with controls.

•

Use the dishwasher

only for

its intended

function.

Do not

abuse,

sit on, or stand

on the door, lid, or dish racks

•

Use only detergents

or rinse

agents recommended

for

use in

of the

dishwasher.

a dishwasher,

and

keep them

out of the

reach of children.

To reduce

the

risk of injury, do

not allow children to play

in

• When loading items to be washed:

or on the

dishwasher.

1) Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in

a hot water system that has not been used for two weeks

or

the door seal; and

2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk

more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. if the hot water

system has not been used for such a period, before using

of cut-type injuries.

the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the

•

Do not wash

plastic

items unless they are marked

water flow from each for several

minutes. This will release

"dishwasher

safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items

not so

any accumulated

hydrogen gas. As the

gas is flammable,

marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.

do not smoke

or use an open

flame during this time.

•

Do not touch

the heating element during

or immediately

after

Remove the door

or lid to the washing

compartment

use.

when removing

an old dishwasher

from

service or

•

Do not operate the

dishwasher

unless all enclosure

panels

discarding

it.

are properly

in place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

W10130986A