Starting Your Dishwasher - Whirlpool 900 SERIES Use & Care Manual

Starting Your Dishwasher
This
section tells you how to start or stop your dishwasher. Refer to it for quick reference.
Before using your dishwasher
Tip Over Hazard
Do not use dishwasher until
completely installed.
Do not push down on open door.
Doing so can result In serlous inJury
or cuts.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrlcally ground dishwasher.
Connect ground wire to green ground
connector in terminal box.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to do so can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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For a grounded, cord connected
Check with a qualified electrician or
dishwasher:
service representative if you are in
The dishwasher must be grounded. In
doubt whether the dishwasher is
the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
properly grounded. Do not modify the
grounding will reduce the risk of electric
plug provided with the dishwasher; if it
shock by providing a path of least
will not fit the outlet, have a proper
resistance for electric current. The
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
dishwasher is equipped with a cord
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For a permanently connected
having an equipment-grounding conduc-
dishwasher:
tor and a grounding plug. The plug must
The dishwasher must be connected to
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is installed and grounded in accordance
a grounded metal, permanent wiring
with all local codes and ordinances.
system, or an equipment-grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit
WARNING
- Improper connection of
conductors and connected to the
the equipment-grounding conductor can
equipment-grounding terminal or lead
result in a risk of electric shock.
on the dishwasher.
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