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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions ge.com WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT 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 keeper (as shown). Door latch keeper WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. ■ Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. ■ Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinse ■ Do not tamper with controls. agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade®, Cascade® Complete and Electrasol® Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry® and Cascade Rinse Aid® rinse agents have been approved for use in all GE dishwashers. ■ 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. ■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal. ■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing compartment. ■ Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries. ■ Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the ■ Do not wash plastic items unless marked vicinity of this or any other appliance. dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. ■ Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this appliance or any discarded appliance. ■ Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support 3