Important Safety Instructions; Save These Instructions - GE Dishwasher Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING - When using this
appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following.
• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose, as you will find described in this Use
and Care Guide.
This dishwasher must be properly
installed and located in accordance with
the Installation Instructions before it is
used.
- This appliance must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-
grounding conductor must be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead of the appliance. See
Installation Instructions for grounding details.
- Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other
appliance .
• Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher
¥ Do not wash plastic items unless marked
"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic
items not so marked, check the manufacturer's
recommendations.
¥ Load light plastic items so they will not become
dislodged and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher - they might come into contact with the
Calrod¨ heating element and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of
injury.
¥ When loading items to be washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal, and
¥ B. Load sharp knives with handles up to reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.
¥ Do not tamper with controls.
¥ Do not touch the Calrod¨ heating element during
or immediately after use.
¥ Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
¥ Do not 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 appliance. Dispose of discarded
appliances and shipping or packing material
properly. Before discarding a dishwasher, remove
the door of the washing compartment.
¥ Keep all washing detergents
cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury.
¥ To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance. NOTE:
Turning the control dial to the OFF position does
not disconnect the appliance from the power
supply. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.
WARNING-HYDROGEN GAS is
produced by the chemical action
within your water heater. It can
accumulate in the water heater and/or
water pipes if hot water has not been used for a
period of two weeks or longer. HYDROGEN 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
allow 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
INSTRUCTIONS
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably
in a locked
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