3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING —SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GEAppliances.comELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS■ This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz,and connected to an individual, properly groundedbranch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuitbreaker or time-delay fuse■ If the electric supply provided does not meet theabove specifications, it is recommended that alicensed electrician install an approved outlet■ Your dishwasher circuit should not be used forany other appliance while the dishwasher is inoperation as the dishwasher requires the fullcapacity of the circuit■ If the wall receptacle you plug the dishwasher’spower cord into is controlled by a switch, turn onthe switchPROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHERJunked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous… even ifthey will sit for “just a few days ” If you are getting rid of yourold dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to helpprevent accidentsBefore You Throw Away Your OldDishwasher:■ Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove theremove the latch (as shown)WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT■ Use this appliance only for its intended purposeas described in this Owner’s Manual■ Use only powder, Cascade ® Complete Action Packs,liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended foruse in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reachof children Cascade ® and Cascade ® CompleteAutomatic Dishwashing Detergents, and CascadeCrystal Clear® rinse agents have been approved foruse in all GE dishwashers■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely todamage the door seal■ Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce therisk of cut-type injuries■ Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwashersafe or the equivalent For plastic items not so marked,check the manufacturer’s recommendations■ Do not touch the heating element during orimmediately after use■ Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosurepanels are properly in place■ Do not tamper with controls■ Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rackof the dishwasher■ Do not allow children to play around the dishwasherwhen opening or closing the door due to the possibilityof small fingers being pinched in the door■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removingthe door of the washing compartment or the latchkeeper■ Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline orother flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity ofthis or any other appliance■ Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this orany discarded applianceWARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,including the following:READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS