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Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips
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 below
to help prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Dishwasher:
■Take off the door of the washing compartment
or remove the door latch keeper (as shown).
WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
Door latch keeper
■ 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
®
, Cascade
®
Complete Automatic
Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade Crystal
Clear
®
rinse agents have been approved for use
in all GE dishwashers.
■ 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 the
dishwasher when opening or closing the door
due to the possibility of small fingers being
pinched in the door.
■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first
removing the door of the washing compartment
or the latch keeper.
■ 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 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
