Safety Instruotions - Hotpoint HDA1000 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Foryour safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion,electric shock, or to preventproperty damage,personal injury,or death.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for
two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE,
If the hot water has not been used fi)r two weeks or more, prevent the possibilib' ot damage or iqim T
by turning on all hot water fimcets and allow them to run fi)r several minutes. Do this befi)re using any
electrical appliance which is cmmected to the hot water system. This simple procedm'e will allow anv
built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or
appliance dm_ing this process.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
PROPER I NSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your
dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our website at Hotpoint.com.
• Connect to a grounded metal, pemmnent wiring
system;/)I" I"1lllan equiplnent-grounding
conductor with the circuit conductms and
connect to the equipment-grom_ding temfinal
or lead of the appliance.
• hnproper com_ection of the equipment-
grotmding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or service representative if you are in doubt
whether the appliance is properly grotmded.
• Use supply conductm_ rated at least 75°C
(]{;7°F).
• Dispose ot discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of yore" dishwasher mfless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. Pdl other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
• To minimize the possibili V of electric shock,
discmmect this appliance fl'om the power
supply befl)re attempting anv maintenance.
NOtE:Turning
the dishwasher off does not
discmmect the appliance fl'om the power suppl>
We recommend having a qualified mchnician
service yore" appliance.
WARNING!
DONOT...
• Do not tamper xfith controls.
• Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or
dish rack of the dishwasher:
• Do not discard a dishwasher without fi_t
removing the door (ff the washing comi)artment.
• Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable wq)o_ and liquids
in the vicinity (ff this or any other appliance.
• Do not allow children to play arotmd dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the
possibility of small finge_ being pinched in dora:
• Do not allow children to play with, on or arotmd
this appliance or aW discarded appliance.