Important Safety Instructions - Bosch SHE53L Use And Care Manual

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.
WARNING: TO REduCE ThE RISk OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL ShOCk, OR SERIOuS INjuRy, OBSERvE ThE
FOLLOWING:
1. 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.
2. Use this dishwasher only for its intended function, which is
the washing of household dishware and kitchenware.
3. This dishwasher is provided with Installation Instructions
and this Use and Care Manual. Read and understand all
instructions before using the dishwasher.
4. Use only detergents or rinsing agents recommended for
use in a dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of
children.
5. When loading items to be washed:
a. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage
the door seal.
b. Load knives and other sharp utensils with their HANDLES
UP to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
c. Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked "dish-
washer safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not so
marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.
d. Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure
panels are in place.

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NOTICE
Never use steam cleaning products to clean your
dishwasher. The manufacturer will not be liable for
possible damages or consequences.
Never use harsh chemicals to clean your dishwasher.
Some chloride-containing cleaning products can
damage your dishwasher and may present health
hazards!
It is highly recommended for the end use consumer
to become familiar with the procedure to shut of the
incoming water supply and the procedure to shut
of the incoming power supply. See the Installation
Instructions or speak with your installer for more
information.
e. Do not tamper with or override controls and interlocks.
6. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of
the dishwasher.
7. To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in
or on the dishwasher.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Remove the dishwasher door to the washing compartment
when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding.
11. To avoid loor damage and possible mold growth, do not
allow wet areas to remain around or under the dishwasher.
12. Protect your dishwasher from the elements. Protect against
freezing to avoid possible damage to the ill valve. Damage
caused by freezing is not covered by the warranty.
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