Kenmore 14048 Owner's Manual page 2

INPORTAHY
SAFI!Tt 7 IISTRQCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING_WI_en
using this appliance,
always exercise basic safety precautions,
including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose, as you
wiIt find desclibed in this guide.
Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher., Keep all washing
detergents and wetting agents OUT OF REACH
OF
CHaLDREN, prefmably in a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.
When loading items to be washed:
Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage
the door seal. Load sharp knives with the handles up to
reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked "dishwasher
safe" or the equivalent. For' plastic items not so marked,
check the manufacturer's recommendations.
DO NOT touch the heating element during or immedi-
ately after' USer
DO NOT operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure
panels are i3roperly in place.
DO NOT tamper with controls.
DO NOr abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish
rack of the dishwasher
Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by
or near children. DO NOT allow children to play
inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appli-
ance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping or
packing material properly. Before discarding a dishwashet;
remove the door of the washing compartment.
DO NOT store or use combustible materials,
_. gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
-_-"_-_'_ in the vicinity of this or an), other appliance. "
Load light plastic items so they will not become dislodged
and drop co bottom of the dishwasher--they might come
into contact with the heating dement and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, disconnect
this appliance flora the power supply before attempting
any maintenance° NOTi=: Turning the dishwasher off
does not disconnect the appliance flora the power supply.
We recommend having a qualified technician service your
appliance.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your dish-
washer unless it is specifically recommended in this
guide° All other smvicing should be _eferred to a qualified
technician.
GROUNDING
IINSTRUCTIONS
This dishwasher must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before it is used. If
you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet
with },our dishwasher, you can obtain one by contact-
ing your' Sears Service Center.
This appliance must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-
grounding conductor must be run with the ciicuit
conductors and connected to the equipment-ground-
ing tmminal or lead of the appliance.
WARNiNG--Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor' can remit in
a risk of electric shock_ Check with a qualified
electrician or service representative if you are in doubt
whether' the appliance is properly grounded
WARNING--HYDROGEN GAS is pro-
duced by the chemical action within your
water heater. It can accumulate in the water
heater andlor water pipes if hot water has not been used
for a period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGt=N
GAS iS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent the possibility of
damage or injury, if you have not used hot water for two
weeks or more, or moved into a residence in which the
hot water system may not have been used for some time,
turn on all hot water faucets and aliow them to run for
several minutes before using any electrical appliance
which is connected to the hot water system° This will
allow any hydrogen gas to escape_ Also, since the gas is
flammable, DO NOT smoke or use an open flame or
appliance during this process.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTBONS