Water Heater Safety; Proper Installation And Maintenance - GE EDW6000 Series Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT" SAFETY #VFORMA TION.
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WARNING!
Foryoursafety, 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 for two weeks or more, prevent tile possibility of damage
or ii_jury by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this
before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water svstem. This simple
procedure will allow any built-ui) hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use _lll open flame or appliance during this process.
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Use th& appfiance only for its intended purpose as described in th& 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 GEAppliances.com.
• Connect to a grounded metal, permanent •
wiring system; or run an equil_ment-
grounding conductor with the circuit
conductors and connect to the eqtfipment-
grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.
• hnproper connection of the equii)ment-
grounding 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 grounded.
• Use suI)ply conductors rated at least 75°C
(167°F).
Dispose of discarded appliances and shii)ping
or packing material properly.
Do not attempt to repair
or replace
any part
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual, All other
servicing should be reterred to a qualified
technician,
To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance fl'om the power
SUl)ply before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE:Turning
the dishwasher oH does not
disconnect tile appliance from the power
suI)ply. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.
WARNING!
DONOT...
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not abuse, sit on,
or
stand on the door
or dish rack of the dishwasher.
• Do not discard a dishwasher without first
rei/lo_,ing the door
or i'elllO_,ing
the door
latch.
• Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• Do not allow children to play around
dishwasher when opening or closing door
due to the possibility of small fingers being
pinched in door.
• Do not allow children to play with, on
or inside this appliance or any discarded
a pplia nce.