Serial Number: Version:00.00
Edition: 2006-1
Dishwasher
Model: HDB18EB
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
– To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this use and care guide.
3. Use only automatic dishwashing detergent and rinse agents recommended for use in this appliance and keep them out of
the reach of children because they are corrosive and can be harmful.
4. This appliance must be properly installed in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used.
5. Never unplug your appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the plug firmly and pull straight out from the
outlet.
6. Replace immediately worn power cords, loose plugs/power outlets.
7. Unplug your appliance before cleaning or before making any repairs.
8. Do not open the dishwasher door immediately after completion of wash process or during the operation as hot air/steam
may cause personal injury. Press the door latch, wait few seconds by allowing cold air to go in and then open the door.
9. Do not operate your appliance in the presence of explosive fumes.
10. Do not add or mix any flammable or explosive substances to the wash.
11. Appliance loading door must be closed during the operation of the machine.
12. Do not operate your appliance when parts are missing or broken.
13. Do not use this appliance for commercial dishwashing purpose.
14. Do not operate this appliance unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
15. Do not tamper with controls.
16. To reduce risk of injury do not allow children to play in or on the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary
when the appliance is used near children.
17. This appliance must be connected to proper electrical outlet with the correct electrical supply.
18. Proper grounding must be ensured to reduce the risk of shock and fire. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING
PLUG. If you do not have a three-prong electric receptacle outlet in the wall, have a certified electrician install the proper
receptacle. The wall receptacle MUST be properly grounded.
19. Hydrogen gas may be produced if the water heater has not been used in more than 2 weeks. This could be explosive
and can explode under certain circumstances. If this is the case, turn on all the hot faucets and let the hot water run for a
few minutes before using this appliance. This will let the trapped hydrogen escape. To avoid an accident, as hydrogen gas
is flammable and can explode, do not turn on an electric appliance, smoke, light a match/lighter or use a flame.
20. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the
user-repair instructions that you understand and have skills to carry out.
21. To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not use extension cords or adapters to connect the unit to electrical power
source.
22. Do not wash any heat sensitive or any other items that are not designed for automatic dishwasher. Items not
dishwasher safe could become deformed or melt and create a potential fire hazard.
23. Do not use this dishwasher outdoors.
24. Do not leave the dishwasher door open to dry dishware while children are around the counter top. Close supervision
and observation needed when children are around the dishwasher.
25. Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
26. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use, as it may be very hot.
