Hotpoint HDA750 - Manual (Page 3)

A WARNING—When using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
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Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose, as you will find described in this Use
and Care Guide.
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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 obtain one by contacting the
service location nearest you,
—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.
—Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power-supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
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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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Use only powder or liquid detergents or wetting
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher.
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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
the heating element
and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of injury.
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When loading items to be washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that they are not
to damage the door seal, and
B. Load sharp knives with the handles up
to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
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Do not tamper with controls.
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Do not touch the heating element during
or immediately after use,
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Do not operate your dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place.
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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 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.
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Keep all washing detergents and wetting agents
out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked
cabinet. Observe
warnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury.
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To minimize the possibility of
0“ 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,
A 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
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