Dishwasher Safety - Whirlpool 980 Series Use And Care Manual

Dishwasher Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the warning symbol.
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This symbol alerts you to such dangers
;~~~I;~;1 shock, burns, and
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using
the dishwasher.
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Use your dishwasher only for the uses
described in this manual.
. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI-
CALLY GROUNDED. Read the
Installation Instructions for details.
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When discarding an old dishwasher,
always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment or suffocation.
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Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
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Store dishwasher detergent in a cool,
dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN'T
REACH IT.
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When loading items to be washed:
- Load sharp items and knives with
the handles up to reduce risk of cut-
type injuries.
- Locate sharp items and knives so
that they are not likely to damage
the door or tub.
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DO NOT let children play in or on
the dishwasher.
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DO NOT reach into the area below
the bottom rack until the heating
element has cooled for at least
20 minutes.
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DO NOT wash plastic items unless
marked "Dishwasher Safe" or the equiva-
lent. If
not
marked, check manufacturer's
recommendations.
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DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
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DO NOT sit on, stand on, or abuse the
dishwasher door or dish racks.
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
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If hot water has not been used recently
(usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
gases may buikf up in the water heater
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
GAS IS D(PLOSIVE. To prevent injury
or damage, before using your dish
washer, turn on all hot water faucets and
allow water to run for several minutes.
This will allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame near the
faucet while it is open.
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DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard
or explosion.
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Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting to service.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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