GE Appliances EDW3000 Series Owner's Manual page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
Foryour safety,the informationin this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion,electric shock, or to prevent propertydamage, personal injury,or death.
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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 the possibility of danmge or
ii_jury by turning on all hot water fimcets and allow them to xun fin" several minutes. Do this
before using anv electrical appliance whM/is connected to tile hot water system. This simple
procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since tile gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame or appliance during 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 GEAppliances.cem.
• Connect to a grounded metal, pemmnent
wiring system;
or run an equipment-grounding
conductor with tile circuit conductoi_ and
connect to tile equipment-grounding mmfinal
or lead
of tile appliance.
• hnproper com_ection of the equipment-
gro/mding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or se_Mce representative if you are in doubt
whether the appliance is propedy gro/mded.
• Use supply conductors rated at least 75°C
(167°F).
• Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or I_acking, material
properl,_.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of yore" dishwasher mfless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. M] other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician,
• To minimize tile possibili_' of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance fl'om the power
supply befin'e attempting anv maintenance.
NOTE." Turning
tile dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance ti'om the power
supply. _,\'e recommend having a qualNed
technician service your appliance.
WARNING!
DONOT...
• Do not tamper xftl/ controls.
• Do not abtlse,
sit
on, oY stand on
tile door
or
dish rack of tile dishwasher:
• Do not discard a dishwasher without fi_t
removing the door ot the washing compartment,
• Do
not store or use Colnbustible inatelJals,
gasoline or other flammable vapm_ and liquids
in tile ;icinitv of this or any other appliance.
• Do not allow children to pla) aro/md dishwasher
when oi)ening, or closim,_ door due to tile
possibility, of small finge_, being, I)inched in door.
• Do not allow children to play x6th,
on or aromM
this appliance
or any discarded
appliance.
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