Hotpoint HDA959M - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
I
using this
appliance, always exercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
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Use this appliance only for
intended purpose, as you
will find described in this Use
and Care Book.
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This dishwasher must be
properly installed and
in accordance with the
Installation Instructions before
it is used.
If you 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
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.
Do not store or use
combustible
or other flammable vapors
liquids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
●
Use powder or liquid
detergents or wetting agents
recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
. wash plastic items
marked “dishwasher safe” or the
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 contact with the heating
unit and be damaged.
To minimize the possibility of
injury.
●
When loading items to be
washed:
A. Locate sharp items so that
they are not likely to damage
the door
and
B. Load sharp knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk
of cut-type injuries.
Do not touch the heating
element during or immediately
after use.
Do not operate your dishwasher
all enclosure panels are
properly in place.
●
Do not tamper with controls.
●
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 play 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.
Keep washing
and wetting agents out of the
reach of children, preferably in
a locked cabinet. Observe all
warnings on container labels to
avoid personal injury.
To minimize the possibility of
electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
Note:
control dial to
the OFF position does not
disconnect the appliance from
the power supply. We recommend
having a qualified technician
service your appliance.
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
or more, or moved
into a residence in which the hot
water system may not have been
used for some time, turn on
hot water
and allow them
to run for several minutes before
using any electrical appliance
which is connected to the hot
water system. This will allow
any hydrogen gas to escape. Also,
since gas is flammable, do
not smoke or use an open flame
or appliance during this process.
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