Bosch SHE3AEE5N Installation Instructions - Page 3

en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed including those in the following pages. 1.1 Safety definitions Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words used in this manual. WARNING This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning. CAUTION This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning. NOTICE: This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may occur as a result of non-compliance with this advisory. Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips. 1.2 General information To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious injury, observe the following. ¡ Read and understand all instructions before using the appliance. ¡ Keep the provided documents in a safe place for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. ¡ Severe product damage and/or injury could result from the use of unqualified service technicians or nonoriginal parts. All repairs must be performed by an authorized service provider using only original equipment factory replacement parts. ¡ NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments. 1.3 Safe Installation Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance. ¡ These instructions are intended for use by qualified installers only. The dishwasher must be installed by a qualified technician or installer. ¡ The dishwasher drain hose must be installed with a portion of it at least 33″ (84 cm) off the floor; otherwise the dishwasher may not drain properly. ¡ This dishwasher is not for outdoor use. It is intended for indoor residential use only, and should not be used in commercial food service establishments. ¡ This dishwasher is designed to be enclosed on the top and both sides by cabinetry. ¡ NEW INSTALLATION - If the dishwasher is a new installation, ensure all connections are properly made before the dishwasher is moved into place. ¡ REPLACEMENT - If the dishwasher is replacing another dishwasher, check the existing dishwasher connections for compatibility with the new dishwasher, and replace parts as necessary. ¡ This appliance has been found to be in compliance with CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 167/UL 749. It is the responsibility of the owner and the installer to determine if additional requirements and standards apply in specific installations. WARNING 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. ▶ Before using a dishwasher that is connected to a hot water system that has been unused for two weeks or longer, 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 explosive, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time. 1.4 Electrical safety Follow these safety instructions to avoid electrical shock. ¡ The dishwasher must be properly grounded before operating. This appliance 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 grounding terminal or lead on the dishwasher. ¡ DO NOT use an extension cord ¡ DO NOT reuse an old power cord; only use the cord provided. ¡ Make sure that the dishwasher is connected to a suitable ground in compliance with all local codes or, in the absence of a local code, with the NATIONAL 3