Dishwasher Safety - Whirlpool 915 Series Use And Care Manual

Dishwasher Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the warning symbol.
( J-::'.;;~i;;;y you to such , (
dangers as fire electrical shock
, IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using your dishwasher, follow basic
precautions including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the
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Do not tamper with controls.
dishwasher.
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Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the
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Use the dishwasher only for its intended
door or dish racks of the dishwasher.
function.
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To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow
.DlSHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRI-
children to play in or on a dishwasher.
CALLY GROUNDED. Read the
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Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
Installation Instructions for details. may be produced in a hot water system
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Use only detergents or rinse agents
that has not been used for two weeks or
recommended for use in a dishwasher,
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLO-
and keep them out of the reach of
SIVE. If the hot water system has not
children.
been used for such a period, before
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When loading items to be washed:
using the dishwasher turn on all hot
water faucets and let the water flow from
- Locate sharp items so that they are
not likely to damage the door seal.
each for several minutes. This will
release any accumulated hydrogen gas.
- Load sharp knives with the handles up
to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
As the gas is flammable, do not smoke
or use an open flame during this time.
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Do not wash plastic items unless they
are 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 immediately after use. Do not reach
into the area below the bottom rack until
the heating element has cooled for at
least 20 minutes.
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Do not operate your dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels are
properly in place.
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Remove the door to the washing
compartment when removing an old
dishwasher from service or discarding it.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
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Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting to service.
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