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Important Safety Instructions - Please READ and Save This Information
This dishwasher is provided with Installation Instructions and this Use and Care Manual. Please read and understand
all instructions before using the dishwasher.
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 unqualiied service technicians or non-original
replacement parts. All repairs must be performed by a qualiied service technician using only original equipment factory
replacement parts.
• Electrical shock or ire 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.
• Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher. Some chloride-containing cleaning products can damage your
dishwasher and may present health hazards!
Warning: To reduce the risk of ire, electrical shock, or serious injury, observe the following:
• This appliance must be grounded to a metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must be
run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. See the
Installation Instructions included with this dishwasher for more information on electrical requirements.
• Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is the washing of household dishware and kitchenware.
• 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:
- Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.
- Load knives and other sharp utensils with their HANDLES UP to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
• 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.
• Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are in place.
• Do not tamper with or override controls and interlocks.
• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish baskets 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 qualiied 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 low from each for several minutes. This
will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is explosive, do not smoke or use an open lame during this
time.
• Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding.
• To avoid loor 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 ill valve.
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Damage caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty.
NOTICE
Never use steam cleaning products to clean your dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be liable for possible damages or
consequences.
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.
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