- General Electric Dishwasher User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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WARNING-When using
this appliance, always exercise
basic safety precautions,
including the following:
● Use this appliance only for its
intended purpose, as you will
find described in this Use and
Care Book.
● ~is dishw~her must
be properly instxdledand
located in accordance with
the Installation Instructions
before it is msed.
1[you did
not receive an Installation
Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can obtain one
by calling, toll free, the GE
Answer Center? 800.626.2000.
—This appliance must be
connected to a grounded 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 of the appliance.
—Connect to a properly rated.
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical
overload.
. Do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
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any otherappliance.
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● Use only powder or liquid
detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
QDo not wash plastic items unless
marked “dishwasher safe” or the
equivalent.For plastic items not so
marked.check the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
● Load light plastic items so they
will not become dislodged and
drop to the bottom of the “
dishwasher—they might come
into contact with the Glrod@
heating element and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of
injury.
● When loading items to be
washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that
they are not like~yto damage
the door seal, and
B. Load sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.
● Do not touch the Calrod*
heating element during or
immediately after use.
c Do not operate your dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels are
properly in place.
● Do not tamper with controls.
● Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on
the door or dish rack of the
dishwasher.
● Close supervision is necessary
if this appliance is used by or
near children. Do not allow
children to play inside, on or with
this appliance or any discarded
appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or
packing material properly. Before
discarding a dishwasher, remo~e
the door of the washing
compartment.
s Keep all washing detergents
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in
a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
. To minimize
the possibility of
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any
maintenance.
Note: Turning the control dial to
the OFF position does not
disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.We recommend
having a qualified technician
service your appliance.
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WARNING-HYDROGEN
GASis produced by the
chemical action within
your
water heater. It can accumulate
in the water heater and/or water
pipes if hot water has not been
used for a period of two weeks
or longer. HYDROGEN GAS
IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the
possibility of damage or injury,
if you have not used hot water
for two weeks or more. or
moved into a residence in which
the hot water system may not
have been used for some time,
turn on all hot water faucets and
allow them to run for several
minutes before using
any
electrical appliance which is
connected to the hot water
system. This will ailow any
hydrogen
gas to escape. AIso.
since the gas is flammable, do
not smoke or use an open flume
or appliance during this process.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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