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Whirlpool DU4000 Series Use And Care Manual page 3

Whirlpool undercounter dishwashers model series du4000, du8000, du8100, du8400 use and care guide

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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using
your dishwasher,
follow basic precautions
including the following:
aRead all instructions
before using the
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DO NOT wash plastic items unless
dishwasher.
marked "Dishwasher
Safe" or the equiva-
*Use your dishwasher
only for the uses
lent. If not marked, check manufacturers
described in this manual.
recommendations.
.DISHWASHER
MUST BE ELECTRI-
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DO NOT use your dishwasher
unless all
CALLY GROUNDED.
Read the Installa-
enclosure panels are properly in place.
tion Instructions for details.
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DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the
aWhen discarding an old dishwasher,
dishwasher
door or dish racks.
always remove the door to prevent
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DO NOT tamper with controls.
accidental entrapment or suffocation.
*Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents
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If hot water has not been used recently
recommended
for use in a dishwasher.
(usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
gases may build up in the water heater
6tore
dishwasher
detergent in a cool, dry
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN'T
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
To prevent injury
REACH IT.
or damage, before using your dish-
aWhen loading items to be washed:
washer, turn on all hot water faucets and
- Load sharp items and knives with the
allow water to run for several minutes.
handles up to reduce risk of cut-type
This will allow gases to escape. Do not
injuries.
smoke or use any open flame near the
- Locate sharp items and knives so that
faucet while it is open.
they are not likely to damage the door
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DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
or tub.
flammable vapors and liquids in the
.DO NOT let children play in or on the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or
dishwasher.
explosion.
.DO NOT reach into the area below the
bottom rack until the heating element has
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Disconnect electrical power to the
cooled for at least 20 minutes.
dishwasher
before attempting to service.
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Help us help you
Please:
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Have your dishwasher
installed by a
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Remove all shipping plugs from hoses and
qualified installer.
connectors (such as drain connector on a
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Install where dishwasher
is protected from
disposer) before installing.*
the elements.
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Remove all hang tags and temporary labels.
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Install and level dishwasher
on a floor that
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Make sure dishwasher
is not used by anyone
will hold the weight, and in an area suitable
unable to operate it properly.
for its size and use.
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Properly maintain dishwasher.
See page 17.
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Properly connect dishwasher
to electricity,
water and drain.*
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See Installation
Instructions for complete information.

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