Whirlpool DU4095XX Use & Care Manual page 3

Important
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your
dishwasher, follow basic precautions including the following:
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Read all instructions before using
the dishwasher.
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Properly connect to electricity and water,
. DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the Installation Instruc-
tions for details.
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Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a
level floor that will hold the weight, and in an
area suitable for its size and use.
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When discarding an old dishwasher, always
remove the door to prevent accidental
entrapment,
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REMEMBER, use your dishwasher only for
the job it was designed to do.
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Store dishwasher detergent in a cool, dry
place WHERE CHILDREN CAN'T REACH IT
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Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids recom-
mended for use in a dishwasher,
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Locate sharp items and knives so that they
are not likely to damage door seal or cut the
user.
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nF &OT 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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30 ROT wash plastic items unless marked
"Dishwasher Safe" or the equivalent. If not
marked, check manufacturer's
recommendations.
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30 NOT use your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
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fIO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse the
dishwasher door or dish racks.
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'2 0 r-4( ;7 tamper with controls,
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If hot water has not been used recently
(usually two weeks or longer), hydro-
gen gases may build up in the water
heater and the hot water pipes. HYDRO-
GEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent
injury or damage, before using your
dishwasher, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run for sev-
era1 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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Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting to
service.
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.:i, "*G i 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.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Before starting your dishwasher
1 Properly load the top and bottom racks, and
silverware basket. See pages 7 and 8.
2 Spin the Lower Spray Arm with lower rack in
place to make sure nothing will stop it from turn-
ing freely.
3 Add detergent.
.: Check rinse aid dispenser.
Push door firmly when closing and it will
automatically latch.
)' Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until
it is hot. Turn it off.