IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING--
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire,
explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
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WARNING! WATER HEATER SAFETY
Undercertain conditions, hydrogengas may beproduced in a water heater that hasnot beenusedfor two
or more weeks. HYDROGENGASISEXPLOSIVE.
Ifthe hotwater has not been usedfor two or more weeks,prevent the possibility of damage or injury
by turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Dothis before using any
electrical appliance connected to the hot water system. Thissimple procedure will allow any built-up
hydrogen gas to escape.Sincethe gas isflammable, do not smoke, usean open flame, or usethe appliance
during this process.
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can
receive one by visiting our website at GEAppliances.com.
• Connect the dishwasher/appliance to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system; or run an
equipment-grounding conductor with the circuit
conductors and connect to the equipment-
grounding terminal or lead of the appliance.
• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
• Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping
or packing material properly.
• Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part
ofyour dishwasher unlessitisspecifically
recommended inthis manual. Allother servicing
should be referredto a qualified technician.
• Tominimizethe possibility ofelectric shock,
disconnect this appliance from the powersupply
before attempting any maintenance.
NOTE:Turningthe dishwasheroff doesnot
disconnecttheappliancefrom thepower supply.
Werecommendhaving a qualified technician
serviceyour appliance.
CAUTION: To prevent minor injury end property damage
• Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, if
available,may be hot to the touch. Usecare
before handling.
• Usinga detergent that isnot
specifically designedfor
dishwashers will cause the
dishwasher to fill with suds.
• Ifyour dishwasher isconnected to a wall _J"_l
switch,ensure that the switch ison prior
to use.
• On dishwasherswith electronic controls,
ifyou choose to turn the wall switch
off between wash cycles,allow 5-10 seconds after
turning the switch on beforetouching START/RESET
to allow the control to initialize.
• Non-Dishware Items:Do not wash items such
aselectronic air cleanerfilters, furnace filters
and paint brushes inyour dishwasher. Damage
to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining
of the dishwasher may result.
• Closesupervision isnecessary ifthis appliance
isused by or near children.
• Load light, plastic items sothey do not become
dislodged and drop to the bottom of the
dishwasher-they might come into contact with
the heating element and be damaged.
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