GE GSD2800 Series Use And Care Manual page 3

Read dl instructions before wing this apptimce.
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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 Guide.
properly installed and located
in accordance with the
it is used.
If 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 terrnind or
lead of the appliance.
protected and sized power-supply
circuit to avoid electrical
overload.
not store or use
Do
combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapom and
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
Use only powder or liquid
detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
Do 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 Ctiod"
heating element and be damaged.
To tinitize the possibtiity
of ~ury.
When loading items to be
washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door seal, and
handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.
. Do not touch the Calrod@
heating element during or
immediately after use.
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, remove
the door of the washing
compartment.
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 tie power
supply before attempting any
maintenance. Note: Turning the
control did to the OM position
does not disconnect the appliance
from the power supply. We
technician service your appliance.
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GAS is
produced by the chemical
action within your water heater,
It can accumulate in the water
heater andor water pipes if hot
water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer.
HYDROGEN GAS IS
possibility of damage or injury,
if you have not used hot water
for two weeks or more, or moved
into a residence 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 allow
any hydrogen gas to escape.
Also, since the gas is flammable,
do not smoke or use an open
flame or appliance during
this process.
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