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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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During or after wash cycle, contents may be hot to
the touch. Use care before handling.
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Using a detergent that is not
specifically designed for dishwashers
will cause the dishwasher to fill with
suds.
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Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as
electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and
paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to the
dishwasher and discoloration or staining of the
dishwasher may result.
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Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is
used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play around the dishwasher when closing the door,
closing the upper rack, or while vertically adjusting
the upper rack due to the possibility of small fingers
being pinched.
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Load light-weight, plastic items so they do not
become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the
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heating element and be damaged.
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Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to
damage the door seal.
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Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the
risk of cut-type injuries.
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Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
CAUTION:
To prevent minor injury and property damage
CAUTION: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz, and
connected to an individual, properly grounded branch
circuit protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or
time-delay fuse.
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If the electric supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved electrical
connection.
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Your dishwasher circuit should not be used for
any other appliance while the dishwasher is in
operation as the dishwasher requires the full
capacity of the circuit.
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If the wall receptacle you plug the dishwasher’s
power cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on
the switch.
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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If your dishwasher is connected to a wall
switch, ensure that the switch is on prior to
use.
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If you choose to turn the wall switch off
between wash cycles, allow 5-10 seconds
after turning the switch on before touching
Start to allow the control to initialize.
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Use only powder, Cascade
®
Platinum Pacs, liquid
detergents or rinse agents recommended for use
in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach
of children. Cascade
®
Platinum Pacs Automatic
Dishwashing Detergent, and Cascade
®
Complete
Rinse Aid rinse agents are recommended for use in
all GE dishwashers.
NOTICE
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a
few days.” If you are getting rid of your dishwasher, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
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Do not allow children to play with, on, or inside this or any discarded appliance.
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Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the latch by
removing the two screws from the latch receiver inside the tub (as shown).
WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
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Do not allow children to play with, on, or inside this appliance at any time.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
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