IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING--
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,
explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
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-& WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY
Undercertain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not beenusedfor two
or more weeks. HYDROGENGASIS EXPLOSIVE.
Ifthe hotwater has not been used for two or moreweeks, prevent the possibility of damage or injury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any
electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. Thissimple procedure will allow any built-up
hydrogen gas to escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke, use an open flame, or use the appliance
during this process.
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can
receive one by visiting our website at GEAppliances.com.
• Connect the dishwasher/appliance to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or run an
equipment-grounding conductor with the circuit
conductors and connect to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.
• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a riskof electric shock.
Checkwith a qualifiedelectrician or service
representative ifyou are in doubt whether the
appliance isproperly grounded.
• Disposeof discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
• Donot ottempt to repoir or reploceony port
of your dishwosherunlessit is specifically
recommended in this monuol. Allother servicing
should be referredto o quolified technicion.
• To minimizethe possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this opplionce from the power supply
beforeottempting ony mointenonce.
NOTE:Turningthe dishwasheroff does not
disconnecttheappliance from thepower supply.
Werecommend having o qualified technician
serviceyour appliance.
.tk CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage
• Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available,may be hot to the touch. Usecore
before handling.
• Usinga detergent that is not
specifically designedfor
dishwashers will cause the
dishwasherto fill with suds. __
• If your dishwosher is connected to o woll
switch,ensure thot the switch is on prior
to use.
• On dishwasherswith electronic controls,
if you choose to turn the wall switch
off between wash cycles, allow 5-10 seconds offer
turning the switch on before touching START/RESET
to allow the control to initialize.
• Non-Dishware Items: Donot wash items such
aselectronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters
and paint brushes in your dishwasher.Damage
to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining
of the dishwasher may result.
• Closesupervision isnecessary if this appliance
isused by or near children.
• Load light, plastic items so they do not become
dislodgedand drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher-they might come into contact with
the heating element and be damaged.
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