Whirlpool ADP 201 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• This appliance must be grounded. In the
event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of an
electric shock by providing a path of
least resistance of electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord having
an equipment- grounding conductor and
a grounding plug.
• The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
• Extension cord, adapters and conversion
plugs must not be used to connect the
appliance to the outlet.
• Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in the
risk of an electric shock.
• Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in
doubt whether the appliance is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance; If it does not
fit the outlet. Have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
PROPER USE
• Access to disconnection of the appliance
(main plug) shall be ensured after
installation.
• When loading items to be washed:
1 - Locate sharp items so that they are not
likely to damage the door seal;
2 - WARNING: Knives and other utensils
with sharp points must be loaded in the
cutlery basket with their points/blades
down or placed in a horizontal position
with the sharp end facing away from the
front of the appliance.
• Use only detergent and rinse additives
designed for an automatic dishwasher.
• WARNING: Some dishwasher detergents
are strongly alkaline. They can be
extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid
contact with the skin and eyes and keep
children away from the dishwasher when
the door is open. Check that the detergent
receptacle is empty after completion of
the wash cycle.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
• During installation, the power supply must
not be excessively or dangerously bent
or flattened. Do not tamper with controls.
• To dispose of any packaging
materials, follow local legislation so
that the packagings may be reused.
• Use the dishwasher only for its intended
function.
• The appliance is to be connected to the
water mains using new hose sets. The old
hose-sets should not be reused.
• The maximum number of place settings
is shown in the product sheet.
SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT
• This appliance has been made of
recyclable or re-usable material.
Scrapping must be carried out in
compliance with local waste disposal
regulations. Before scrapping it, make
sure to cut off the mains cord so that the
appliance cannot be re-used.
• For more detailed information on handling
and recycling of this product, contact
your local authorities who deal with the
separate collection of rubbish or the shop
where you bought the appliance.
SCRAPPING OF PACKAGING
•The packaging can be 100% recycled
as confirmed by the recycling symbol .
The various parts of the packaging must
not be dispersed in the environment,
but must be scrapped in line with local
authority regulations.
• The European Directive 2012/19/EU
relating to Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) states that household
appliances should not be disposed of
using the normal solid urban waste cycle.
Exhausted appliances should be collected
separately in order to optimise the cost of
reusing and recycling the materials inside
the machine, while preventing potential
damage to the atmosphere and public
health. The crossed-out dustbin symbol
shown on all products reminds the owners
of their obligations regarding separated
waste collection. For further information
relating to the correct disposal of
household appliances, owners may
contact the relevant public authority or
the local appliance dealer.
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