Gaggenau 400 Series, Use And Care Manual

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Read all instructions carefully before use. These
precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and
injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic
safety precautions must be followed including those in the
following pages.
1.1 Safety definitions
Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words
used in this manual.
WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as
a result of non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur
as a result of non-observance of this warning.
NOTICE:
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property
may occur as a result of non-compliance with this
advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.
1.2 General information
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious
injury, observe the following.
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This appliance is provided with installation instructions
and this use and care manual. Read and understand all
instructions before using the appliance.
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Keep the manual and the product information in a safe
place for future reference or for the next owner.
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Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in
transit.
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Severe product damage and/or injury could result from
the use of unqualified service technicians or non-
original parts. All repairs must be performed by an
authorized service provider using only original
equipment factory replacement parts.
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NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential dishwashers are not
intended for licensed food establishments.
1.3 Intended use
Only use this appliance:
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for cleaning household dishware.
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For normal household use and in enclosed spaces in a
residential environment.
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Up to an altitude of 8200 ft (2500 m) above sea level.
1.4 Restrictive Use
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
1.5 Grounding instructions
This appliance must be grounded to a metal, permanent
wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor must
be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher.
See the Installation Instructions included with this
dishwasher for more information on electrical
requirements.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in risk of electric shock.
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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. Check with a qualified electrician or
authorized service representative if you are in doubt
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
1.6 Safe use
Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, observe the following.
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Read all instructions before using this dishwasher.
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Use this dishwasher only for its intended function,
which is the washing of household dishware and
kitchenware rated as dishwasher safe.
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Only use detergents or rinsing agents recommended
for use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach
of children.
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Do not abuse, sit or stand on the door or dish racks of
the dishwasher.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS