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Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
• 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 cut-type injuries.
- 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 operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
- Do not tamper with controls.
- Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack 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 EXPLOSIVE. 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 ow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the
gas is ammable, do not smoke or use an open ame during this time.
- Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or
discarding it.
• To avoid oor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow wet areas to remain around or under
the dishwasher.
• Protect your dishwasher from freezing to avoid possible damage to the ll valve. Damage caused by
freezing is not covered by the warranty.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, re or injury to persons, the installer must ensure
that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation.
• A hose that attaches to a sink spray can burst if it is installed on the same water line as the
dishwasher. If your sink has one, it is recommended that the hose be disconnected, and the hole be
plugged.
• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
• WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualied electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance, if it will not t
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.