Whirlpool 960 Series - Manual (Page 3)

Dishwasher Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbois. Piease pay speciai
attention to these symbois and foiiow any
instructions given. Here is a brief expiana-
tion of the use of the warning symboi.
AWARNING
This symboi aierts you to such dangers
as fire, eiectricai shock, burns, and
personai injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
AWARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, or injury when
using your dishwasher, foiiow basic precautions inciuding
the foiiowing:
• Read aii instructions before using the
dishwasher.
• Use your dishwasher oniy for the uses
described in this manuai.
• DiSHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRi­
CALLY GROUNDED. Read the instaiia-
tion Instructions for details.
• When discarding an old dishwasher,
always remove the door to prevent
accidental entrapment or suffocation.
• Use ONLY detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
• Store dishwasher detergent in a cool,
dry place WHERE CHILDREN CANT
REACH IT.
• When loading items to be washed:
- Load sharp items and knives with the
handles up to reduce risk of cut-type
injuries.
- Locate sharp items and knives so that
they are not likely to damage the door
or tub.
• DO NOT let children play in or on the
dishwasher.
• DO NOT reach into the area below the
bottom rack until the heating element
has cooled for at least 20 minutes.
•DO NOT wash plastic items unless
marked “Dishwasher Safe" or the equiva­
lent. If not marked, check manufacturer’s
recommendations.
• DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
• DO NOT sit on, stand on, or abuse the
dishwasher door or dish racks.
• DO NOT tamper with controls.
• If hot water has not been used recently
(usually two weeks or longer), hydrogen
gases may build up in the water heater
and the hot water pipes. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury
or damage, before using your dish­
washer, turn on all hot water faucets and
allow water to run for several minutes.
This will allow gases to escape. Do not
smoke or use any open flame near the
faucet while it is open.
• 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.
• Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting to service.
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