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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
■
This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz,
and connected to an individual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit
breaker or time-delay fuse.
■ If the electric supply provided does not meet the
above specifications, it is recommended that a
licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
■ Your dishwasher circuit should not be used for
any other appliance while the dishwasher is in
operation as the dishwasher requires the full
capacity of the circuit.
■ If the wall receptacle you plug the dishwasher’s
power cord into is controlled by a switch, turn on
the switch.
PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DISHWASHER
Junked or abandoned dishwashers are dangerous… even if
they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your
old dishwasher, please follow the instructions below to help
prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Dishwasher:
■ Take off the door of the washing compartment or remove the
remove the latch (as shown).
WARNING! RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT
■ Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as described in this Owner’s Manual.
■ Use only powder, Cascade
®
Complete Action Packs,
liquid detergents or rinse agents recommended for
use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach
of children. Cascade
®
and Cascade
®
Complete
Automatic Dishwashing Detergents, and Cascade
Crystal Clear
®
rinse agents have been approved for
use in all GE dishwashers.
■ Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to
damage the door seal.
■ Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the
risk of cut-type injuries.
■ Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher
safe or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked,
check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
■ Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
■ Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure
panels are properly in place.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ Do not abuse, sit on or stand on the door or dish rack
of the dishwasher.
■ Do not allow children to play around the dishwasher
when opening or closing the door due to the possibility
of small fingers being pinched in the door.
■ Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing
the door of the washing compartment or the latch
keeper.
■ Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
■ Do not allow children to play with, on or inside this or
any discarded appliance.
WARNING!
When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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