GE 165D4700P381 Owner's Manual

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WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENTPROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHERJunked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you aregetting rid of your old dishwasher, please followthe instructions to help prevent accidents.Before You Throw Away Your Old DishwasherTake off the door of the washing compartment orremove the door latch (as shown).NOTE: CDW9000 Series and PDW9200–PDW9900Series models also have a latch screw which must beremoved (Step 1) as shown.Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructionsge.com3Screw(on somemodels)■ Use this appliance only for its intended purposeas described in this Owner's Manual.■ Use only powder, tabs, liquid detergents or rinseagents recommended for use in a dishwasher andkeep them out of the reach of children. Cascade ®,Cascade ® Complete and Electrasol ® AutomaticDishwashing Detergents, and Jet-Dry ® andCascade Crystal Clear® rinse agents have beenapproved for use in all GE dishwashers.■ On models with the SmartDispense™ system,do not mix any chlorine bleach-based automaticdishwashing detergent with any dishwashingdetergent containing enzymes as this couldcause the detergents to congeal and lead toblockage of the SmartDispenseTM system.■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likelyto damage the door seal.■ Load sharp knives with the handles up to reducethe risk of cut-type injuries.■ Do not wash plastic items unless markeddishwasher safe or the equivalent. For plasticitems not so marked, check the manufacturer'srecommendations.■ Do not touch the heating element during orimmediately after use.■ Do not operate your dishwasher unless allenclosure panels are properly in place.■ Do not tamper with controls.■ Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dishrack of the dishwasher.■ Do not allow children to play around dishwasherwhen opening or closing door due to the possibilityof small fingers being pinched in door.■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removingthe door of the washing compartment or the doorlatch.■ Do not store or use combustible materials, gasolineor other flammable vapors and liquids in thevicinity of this or any other appliance.■ Do not allow children to play with, on or inside thisappliance or any discarded appliance.WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,including the following:READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATIONCAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS