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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Your safety and the safety of others are very important to us.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
Always read and obey all safety messages. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
Before the appliance is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this
manual, so read the manual carefully. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or injury when
using the appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Plug appliance into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Do not remove ground prong, nor use a 3/2 adapter.
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Do not use an extension cord.
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It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your appliance be provided. Use
receptacles that cannot be turned off by a switch or pull chain.
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Unplug the unit or disconnect power before servicing or cleaning. Failure to do so can result
in electrical shock or death.
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Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your hands are wet.
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After servicing, replace all parts and panels before operating.
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Use nonflammable cleaners.
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Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from appliances.
FOLLOW WARNING CALL-OUTS BELOW ONLY WHEN APPLICABLE TO YOUR MODEL.
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Use two or more people to move and install appliance.
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To ensure proper ventilation for your appliance, the front of the appliance must be completely
unobstructed. Choose a well-ventilated area with temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and below
90°F (32°C). This unit must be installed in an area protected from the elements, such as
wind, rain, water spray or drips.
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The appliance should not be located next to ovens, grills or other sources of high heat.
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The appliance must be installed with all electrical, water and drain connections in accordance
with state and local codes. A standard electrical supply (115 V AC only, 60 Hz), properly
grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances, is
required.
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Do not kink or pinch the power supply cord of the appliance.
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The size of the fuse (or circuit breaker) should be 15 amperes.
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It is important that the appliance be leveled in order to work properly. You may need to make
several adjustments to level it.
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Be sure your appliance is properly installed, per the instructions in this manual.
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Children should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
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Flammable materials should not be stored in or on the unit.
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All installations must be in accordance with local plumbing code requirements.
