GE Appliances GLDT690 Series Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are
dangerous.., even if they will sit for "just a
few days." If you are getting rid of your old
dishwasher, please follow the instructions
below to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Awag Your Old
Dishwasher:
• Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).
Hold nut at top of dishwasher
while removing screw
Door latch
keeper
WARNING!
When using gour dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual.
Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade®,
Cascade®Complete Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents, and and Cascade Crgstal Cleare
rinse agents) have been approved for use in all GE
dishwashers.
• Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
• Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"Dishwasher Safe" or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer's
recommendations.
Do not touch the 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.
• 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 discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment or 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 with, on or inside this
appliance or any discarded appliance.
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