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NOTICE
Never use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be liable for possible damages or conse-
quences.
Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher. Some chloride-containing cleaning products can damage your dishwasher
and may present health hazards!
It is highly recommended for the end use consumer to become familiar with the procedure to shut off the incoming water supply
and the procedure to shut off the incoming power supply. See the Installation Instructions or speak with your installer for more
information.
WARNING
Misuse of the dishwasher can result in serious injury or death. Do not use the dishwasher in any way not covered in this manual or
for any purpose other than those explained on the following pages.
Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of unqualified service technicians or non-original replacement parts.
All repairs must be performed by a qualified service technician using only original equipment factory replacement parts.
Electrical shock or fire could result if the electrical supply for the dishwasher covered in this manual is incorrectly installed or if the
dishwasher has been improperly grounded. Do not use the dishwasher covered in this manual if you are not certain the electrical
supply has been correctly installed or the dishwasher has been properly grounded.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious injury, observe
the following:
Important Safety Instructions - Save This Information
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this appliance must be grounded to a metal, permanent wir-
ing system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equip-
ment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. see the
Installation Instructions
included with this dishwasher for
more information on electrical requirements.
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Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is
the washing of household dishware and kitchenware.
•
This dishwasher is provided with
Installation Instructions
and this
Use and Care Manual
. read and understand all
instructions before using the dishwasher.
•
Use only detergents or rinsing agents recommended for use in
a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.
•
When loading items to be washed:
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locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage
the door seal.
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load knives and other sharp utensils with their HanDles
up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
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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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Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels
are in place.
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Do not tamper with or override controls and interlocks.
•
Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the
dishwasher.
•
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in
or on the dishwasher.
•
When children become old enough to operate the appliance,
it is the legal responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to
ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified
persons.
• 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. Before using a dishwasher
that is connected to a hot water system that has been unused
for two weeks or longer, turn on all hot water faucets and let
the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas. as the gas is explosive, do
not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
• Remove the door to the washing compartment when remov-
ing an old dishwasher from service or discarding.
• To avoid floor damage and possible mold growth, do not allow
wet areas to remain around or under the dishwasher.
• Protect your dishwasher from the elements. Protect against
freezing to avoid possible damage to the fill valve. Damage
caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty.
• When you dispose your old appliance make sure you remove
the door or disable the latch.
