GE PDT750SSFSS Use and Care Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5($'$//,16758&7,216%()25(86,1*³ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GEAppliances.com WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT „ Do not allow children to play with, on, or inside this appliance at any time. PROPER DISPLOSAL 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 dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents. „ Do not allow children to play with, on, or inside this or any discarded appliance. „ Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the latch by removing the two screws from the latch receiver inside the tub (as shown). Two screws CAUTION: To prevent minor injury and property damage „ During or after wash cycle, contents may be hot to the touch. Use care before handling. „ Using a detergent that is not specifically designed for dishwashers will cause the dishwasher to fill with suds. „ Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items such as electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters and paint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage to the dishwasher and discoloration or staining of the dishwasher may result. „ Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play around the dishwasher when closing the door, closing the upper rack, or while vertically adjusting the upper rack due to the possibility of small fingers being pinched. „ Load light-weight, plastic items so they do not become dislodged and drop to the bottom of the GLVKZDVKHU³WKH\PLJKWFRPHLQWRFRQWDFWZLWKWKH heating element and be damaged. „ 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 touch the heating element during or immediately after use. CAUTION: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS „ This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz, and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. „ If the electric supply provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician install an approved electrical connection. NOTICE „ If your dishwasher is connected to a wall switch, ensure that the switch is on prior to use. „ If you choose to turn the wall switch off between wash cycles, allow 5-10 seconds after turning the switch on before touching Start to allow the control to initialize. „ Your dishwasher circuit should not be used for any other appliance while the dishwasher is in operation as the dishwasher requires the full capacity of the circuit. „ If the wall receptacle you plug the dishwasher's power cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on the switch. „ Use only powder, Cascade® Platinum Pacs, liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children. Cascade® Platinum Pacs Automatic Dishwashing Detergent, and Cascade® Complete Rinse Aid rinse agents are recommended for use in all GE dishwashers. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3