GE ADW1000 Owner's Manual

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2Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING —SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING!For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fireor explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.WATER HEATER SAFETYPROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEThis dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the InstallationInstructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet withyour dishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our website at ge.com. Contents washed in Anti-bacterial mode, ifavailable, may be hot to the touch. Use carebefore handling. Using a detergent that isnot specifically designedfor dishwashers will causethe dishwasher to fill withsuds. If your dishwasher is connected to awall switch, ensure that the switch ison prior to use. On dishwashers with electronic controls,if you choose to turn the wall switch offbetween wash cycles, allow 5-10seconds after turning the switch on beforetouching START/RESET to allow the control toreboot. Non-Dishware Items: Do not wash items suchas electronic air cleaner filters, furnace filters andpaint brushes in your dishwasher. Damage todishwasher and discoloration or staining ofdishwasher may result. Close supervision is necessary if this applianceis used by or near children. Load light, plastic items so they will notbecome dislodged and drop to the bottomof the dishwasher—they might come intocontact with the heating element and bedamaged. Connect to a grounded metal, permanent wiringsystem; or run an equipment-groundingconductor with the circuit conductors andconnect to the equipment-grounding terminalor lead of the appliance. Improper connection of the equipment-groundingconductor can result in a risk of electric shock.Check with a qualified electrician or servicerepresentative if you are in doubt whether theappliance is properly grounded. Dispose of discarded appliances and shippingor packing material properly. Do not attempt to repair or replace any partof your dishwasher unless it is specificallyrecommended in this manual. All other servicingshould be referred to a qualified technician. To minimize the possibility of electric shock,disconnect this appliance from the power supplybefore attempting any maintenance.NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does notdisconnect the appliance from the power supply.We recommend having a qualified technicianservice your appliance.WARNING!CAUTION: To prevent minor injury or property damageUnder certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been usedfor two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injuryby turning on all hot water faucets and allow them to run for several minutes. Do this before using anyelectrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or applianceduring this process.