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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Consumer S
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Tr
oubleshooting Tips
WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous…
even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are
getting rid of your old dishwasher, please follow
the instructions to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old Dishwasher
Take off the door of the washing compartment or
remove the door latch (as shown).
Screw
(on some
models)
■
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner's Manual.
■
Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse
agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keep them out of the reach of children.
Cascade
®
and
Cascade
®
Complete
Automatic Dishwashing
Detergents, and
Cascade Crystal Clear
®
rinse
agents have been approved for use in all GE
dishwashers.
■
On models with the SmartDispense
™
system,
do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automatic
dishwashing detergent with any dishwashing
detergent containing enzymes as this could
cause the detergents to congeal and lead to
blockage of the SmartDispense
TM
system.
■
Locate sharp items so that they are not likely
to damage the door seal.
■
Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce
the risk of cut-type injuries.
■
Do not wash plastic items unless 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 operate your dishwasher unless 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.
■
Do not allow children to play around dishwasher
when opening or closing door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in door.
■
Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment or the door
latch.
■
Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
■
Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this
appliance or any discarded appliance.
WARNING!
When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING—
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
