Safety Information and Warnings
WARNING.
When using your dishwasher, follow the precautions listed below:
Grounding Instructions
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This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
will reduce the risk of an electric shock by providing a path of least resistance of electric
current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug.
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The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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WARNING.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in the
risk of an electric shock.
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Check with a qualified 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
does not fit the outlet. Have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Proper Use
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Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the
door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
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Do not touch the heating element
during or immediately after use. (This
instruction is only applicable to
machines with a visual heating
element.)
•
Do not operate your dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels are
properly in place. Open the door very
carefully if the dishwasher is
operating; there is a risk of water
squirting out.
•
Do not place any heavy objects on or
stand on the door when it is open.
The appliance could tip forward.
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When loading items to be washed:
1. Locate sharp items so that they are
not likely to damage the door seal;
2.
Warning
: Knives and other utensils
with sharp points must be loaded in
the basket with their points down or
placed in a horizontal position.
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When using your dishwasher, you
should prevent plastic items from
coming into contact with the heating
element. (This instruction is only
applicable to machines with a visual
heating element.)
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Check that the detergent
compartment is empty after
completion of the wash cycle.
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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.
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Use only detergent and rinse
additives designed for an automatic
dishwasher.
•
Never use soap, laundry detergent,
or hand washing detergent in your
dishwasher. Keep these products out
of the reach of children.
•
Keep children away from detergent
and rinse aid, keep children away
from the open door of the
dishwasher, there could still be some
detergent left inside.
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