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nderstanding Dishwasher
Safety
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the riskof fire, electrical shock, or injury when using
your dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
• Read all instructionsbefore using the
dishwasher.
• Use your dishwasher only for the uses
described in this manual.
• DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI-
CALLY GROUNDED. Read the Installa-
tion Instructionsfor details.
• When discarding an old dishwasher,
always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment or suffocation.
• Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
• Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN'T
REACH IT.
When loading items to be washed:
-Load sharp items and knives with the
handles up to reduce risk of cut-type
injuries.
-Locate sharp items and knives so that
they are not likelyto damage the door
seal.
• DO NOT let children play in or on the
dishwasher.
• DO NOT wash plastic items unless
marked "dishwasher safe" or the
equivalent. If not marked, check
manufacturer's recommendations.
• DO NOT reach intothe area below the
bottom rack until the heating element
has cooled for at least 20 minutes.
• DO NOT use your dishwasher unless
all enclosure panels are properly in
place.
• DO NOT siton, stand on, or abuse the
dishwasher door or dishracks.
• DO NOT tamper with controls.
• Ifhot water has not been used recently
(usually two weeks or longer), hydro-
gen gases may build up in the water
heater and the hot water pipes.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To
prevent injuryor damage, before using
your dishwasher, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to runfor
several minutes. This will allow gases
to escape.
Do not smoke or use any open flame
near the faucet while it is open.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinityof this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
• Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting
to service.
-SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS-
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