Whirlpool 830 - Manual (Page 3)

Dishwasher Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and
statements. Please pay special attention to
these symbols and follow any instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation of the use
of the symbol.
A
This symbol alerts you to
hazards such as fire,
electrical shock, or
other injuries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - When using the dish­
washer, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
• Read all instructions before using the
dishwasher.
• Use the dishwasher only for its intended
function.
• Use only detergents or rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher and
keep them out of the reach of children.
• When loading items to be washed:
1) Locate sharp items so that they are
not likely to damage the door seal; and
2) Load sharp knives with the handles up
to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
• Do not wash plastic items unless they
are 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 the 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 racks of the dishwasher.
•To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play in or on the dishwasher.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
may be produced in a hot water system
that has not been used for two weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not been
used for such a period, before using the
dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets
and let the water flow from each for
several minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable, do not smoke or use an open
flame during this time.
• Remove the door to the washing compart­
ment when removing an old dishwasher
from service or discarding it.
• For a grounded, cord connected dishwasher:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The dishwasher must be grounded. In
the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electrical
shock by providing a path of least resis­
tance for electric current. The dishwasher
is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
- Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electrical shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether
the dishwasher is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with the
dishwasher; if it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
• For a permanently connected dishwasher:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
The dishwasher 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-ground­
ing terminal or lead on the dishwasher.
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