RCA RDW3208 English Manual - Page 4

When using your dishwasher, follow the precautions listed below: This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance of electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. 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. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance; If it is not fit for the outlet. Have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher. Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use. (This instruction is only applicable to machines with a visual heating element.) Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. Open the door very carefully if the dishwasher is operating, there is a risk of water squirting out. Do not place any heavy objects of stand on the door when it is open. The appliance could tip forward. When loading items to be washed: 1) Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal; 2) Warning: Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position. When using your dishwas her, you should prevent plastic items from coming into contact with heating element.(This ins truction is only applicable to machines with a visual heating element.) Check that the detergent receptible is empty af ter compl etion of the wash cy cle. Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked dishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer's recommendations. Use only detergent and rinse additives designed for an automatic dishwasher. Never use soap, laundry detergent, or hand washing detergent in your dishwasher. K eep these products out of the reach of children. Keep children away from detergent and rinse aid, keep children away from the open door of the dishwasher, there could still be some detergent left inside. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children )with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge ,unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline, they can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. The door should not be left in the open position si nce this could present a t ripping hazards. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manu facturer o r its service agent or a si milarly qualified pers on in order to avoid a ha zard . Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it. Please dispose of packing materials properly. Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. During installation, the power supply must not be excessively or dangerously bent or flattened. Do not tamper with controls. The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using new hos e sets and that old hose-sets should not be reused. The maximum number of place sett ings to be washed is 6. The maximum permissible inlet water pressure is 1Mpa. The minimum pe rmis sible inlet water pressure is 0. 04Mpa. 1