Important Safety Instructions - Asko D5223XXLIS Operating Instructions Manual

Important safety instructions

This manual does not cover all possible condi-
tions and situations that may occur. Common
sense and caution should always be used when
installing, operating, and maintaining any appli-
ance.
• Read all instructions before using the dishwas-
her.
• Dishwashers must be electrically grounded.
Read the Installation Instructions for details.
• Use the dishwasher only for its intended pur-
pose.
• Do not run the dishwasher while you are out of
the home.
• Use only automatic dishwasher detergents
and rinse agents.
• To reduce the risk of injury, keep detergents
and rinse aids out of the reach of children.
• Do not load sharp items near the door; you
could damage the door seal.
• Place sharp knives in the cutlery basket with
the sharp ends down to avoid the risk of cut-
type injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless they are mar-
ked "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For
items not marked, check the manufacturer's
recommendations. Items not dishwasher safe
could become deformed or melt and create a
potential fire hazard.
• Do not touch the heating element during or
imediately after use.
• Do not operate the dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place (i.e.,
guard plate, access panel, toe kick, etc.)
• Do not tamper with controls by removing or
changing.
• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the dishwas-
her door or baskets.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play in or on a dishwasher.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
be produced in a hot water system that has
not been used for two weeks or more. HYD-
ROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water
system has not been used for two weeks, be-
fore using the dishwasher turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow from each for
several minutes. This will release any accumu-
lated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,

do not smoke or use an open flame during this
time.
• When removing an old dishwasher from ser-
vice or discarding it, remove the door to the
washing compartment.
• Do not store or use combustible materials, ga-
soline, or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher
before servicing.
• Repairs should be done by a qualified technici-
an.
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