Whirlpool W10130986A Safety Instructions

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THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING,please visit our website at vvww.whirlpool,com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-253-1301. InCanada, visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca or call us at 1-800-807-6777.You will need your model and serial number located near the door on the right-hand or left-hand side of the dishwasher interior.Para obtener acceso alas "lnstrucciones para el usuario de la lavavajillas" en espar_ol, o para obtener informaci6n adicional acercade su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.comTenga listo su nOmero de modelo completo. Puede encontrar su nOmero de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada cerca de lapuerta al lado derecho o izquierdo del interior de la lavavajillas.Your safety and the safety of others are very important.We have provided many important safety messages in this Quick Reference Guide and on your appliance Always read and obeyall safety messages.This is the safety alert symbol.This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."These words mean:You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't i_follow instructions.You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't followinstructions.All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what canhappen if the instructions are not followed.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:• Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. • Do not tamper with controls.• Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.• Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use ina dishwasher, and keep them out of the reach of children.• When loading items to be washed:1) Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damagethe door seal; and2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the riskof cut-type injuries.• Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked"dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items not somarked, check the manufacturer's recommendations.• Do not touch the heating element during or immediately afteruse.• Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panelsare properly in place.Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door, lid, or dish racksof the dishwasher.To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play inor on the dishwasher.Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced ina hot water system that has not been used for two weeks ormore. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. if the hot watersystem has not been used for such a period, before usingthe dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let thewater flow from each for several minutes. This will releaseany accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.Remove the door or lid to the washing compartmentwhen removing an old dishwasher from service ordiscarding it.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSW10130986A