Operating instructions

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Important safety instructions
This manual does not cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
Common sense and caution should always
be used when installing, operating, and
maintaining any appliance.
• Read all instructions before using the dish-
washer.
• Dishwashers must be electrically groun-
ded. Read the Installation Instructions for
details.
• Use the dishwasher only for its intended
purpose.
• Do not run the dishwasher while you are
out of the home.
• Use only automatic dishwasher detergents
and rinse agents.
• To reduce the risk of injury, keep deter-
gents and rinse aids out of the reach of
children.
• Do not load sharp items near the door; you
could damage the door seal.
• Place sharp knives in the cutlery basket
with the sharp ends down to avoid the risk
of cut-type injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless they are
marked “dishwasher safe” or the equi-
valent. For items not marked, check the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Items
not dishwasher safe could become de-
formed or melt and create a potential fire
hazard.
• Do not touch the heating element during or
imediately after use.
• Do not operate the dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place
(i.e., guard plate, access panel, toe kick,
etc.)
• Do not tamper with controls by removing or
changing.
• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the dish-
washer door or baskets.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play in or on a dishwasher.
• 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.
If the hot water system has not been used
for two weeks, before using the dishwasher
turn on all hot water faucets and let the wa-
ter flow from each for several minutes. This
will release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smo-
ke or use an open flame during this time.
• When removing an old dishwasher from
service or discarding it, remove the door to
the washing compartment.
• Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline, or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher
before servicing.
• Repairs should be done by a qualified
technician.