GE 165D4700P389 49-55065 07-09 JR - Manual (Page 4)

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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Consumer S
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Tr
oubleshooting 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 (as shown).
NOTE: All top control models also have a latch screw
which must be removed (Step 1) as shown.
WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING—
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ 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 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 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
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
Screw
(on some
models)