Important Safety Information; Water Heater Safety - GE Profile PDW8200 Series Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.

WATER HEATER SAFETY

Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used
for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using
any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow
any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
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 your
dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com.
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Connect to a grounded metal, permanent
wiring system; or run an equipment-grounding
conductor with the circuit conductors and
connect to the equipment-grounding terminal
or lead of the appliance.
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Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result 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.
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Use supply conductors rated at least 75°C
(167°F).
WARNING!
DO NOT...
s Do not tamper with controls.
s Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or
dish rack of the dishwasher.
s Do not discard a dishwasher without first
removing the door or removing the door latch.
s Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
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Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
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To minimize the possibility of electric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the power
supply before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not
disconnect the appliance from the power
supply. We recommend having a qualified
technician service your appliance.
s Do not allow children to play around the
dishwasher when opening or closing the door
due to the possibility of small fingers being
pinched in the door.
s Do not allow children to play with, on
or inside this appliance or any discarded
appliance.