PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fireor explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.2Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsUnder 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 usingany electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allowany built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flameor appliance during this process.WATER HEATER SAFETYUse this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.This 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 with yourdishwasher, you can receive one by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com. Connect to a grounded metal, permanentwiring system; or run an equipment-groundingconductor with the circuit conductors andconnect to the equipment-grounding terminalor lead of the appliance. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a riskof electric shock. Check with a qualifiedelectrician or service representative if youare in doubt whether the appliance isproperly grounded. Use supply conductors rated at least 75°C(167°F). 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 otherservicing should be referred to a qualifiedtechnician. To minimize the possibility of electric shock,disconnect this appliance from the powersupply before attempting any maintenance.NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does notdisconnect the appliance from the powersupply. We recommend having a qualifiedtechnician service your appliance.DO NOT… Do not tamper with controls. Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door ordish rack of the dishwasher. Do not discard a dishwasher without firstremoving the door or removing the door latch. Do not store or use combustible materials,gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquidsin the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Do not allow children to play around thedishwasher when opening or closing the doordue to the possibility of small fingers beingpinched in the door. Do not allow children to play with, onor inside this appliance or any discardedappliance.WARNING!