InSinkErator LC-50 - Manual (Page 11)

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Operating Instructions
PERSONAL INJURY
• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
required when an appliance is used near children.
• Do not put fingers or hands into a waste disposer.
• Turn the power switch to the off position before
attempting to clear a jam, removing an object from
the disposer or pressing reset button.
• When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste
disposer, use the self-service wrenchette.
• When attempting to remove objects from a waste
disposer, use long-handled tongs or pliers.
• To reduce the risk of injury by materials that are
expellable by a waste disposer, do not operate the
disposer without the Quiet Collar Sink Baffle
in place.
• Do not put the following into a disposer: clam or
oyster shells, caustic drain cleaners or similar
products, glass, china, or plastic, large (whole)
bones, metal (such as bottle caps, steel shot, tin
cans, or utensils), hot grease or other hot liquids.
• Do not dispose of the following in the disposer:
paints, solvents, household cleaners and
chemicals, automotive fluids, plastic wrap.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
• This disposer must be properly grounded.
• Do not attach ground wire to gas supply line.
• Disconnect power before installing or
servicing disposer.
• If three-prong grounded plug is used, plug must be
inserted into three-hole ground receptacle.
• All wiring must comply with local electrical codes.
• Do not reconnect electrical current at main service
panel until proper grounds are installed.
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Do not use plumber's putty on any other disposer
connection other than sink flange. Do not use thread
sealants or pipe dope. These may harm disposer and
cause property damage.
FIRE HAZARD
Do not store flammable items such as rags, paper or
aerosol cans near disposer. Do not store or use
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
vicinity of disposer.