Dacor MDV24 Dishwasher User Manual


 
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Important Safety Instructions
Do not install or operate this dishwasher if it has 1.
been damaged, dropped, has damaged electrical
conduit or wires or is not working properly. If the
product is damaged when received, immediately
contact the dealer or builder.
Use this dishwasher only for its intended purpose 2.
as outlined in the use and care manual. It is not
intended for commercial use. Read the use and
care manual completely before use.
Keep all packaging materials away from children. 3.
Plastic bags can cause suffocation.
To avoid electric shock, this dishwasher must be 4.
installed and grounded by a qualified installer in
a completely enclosed cabinet according to these
installation instructions.
All installation work, plumbing connections and 5.
electrical wiring must be performed in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance 6.
with these installation instructions.
The installer must show the customer the location 7.
of the fuse box or circuit breaker panel so that the
customer knows where and how to turn the power
off.
Before installing or servicing the dishwasher, switch 8.
power off at the fuse box or circuit breaker panel
and lock the electrical panel door to prevent power
from being switched on accidentally. When the
circuit breaker panel cannot be locked, securely
fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag,
to the electrical panel.
Do not tamper with the controls.9.
Do not leave children alone or unattended in the 10.
area where the dishwasher is in use. Never allow
children to sit or stand on an appliance. Do not let
children play with this appliance.
Never allow anyone, including children, to sit or 11.
stand on any part of the dishwasher. Stepping
or sitting on any part of it may result in tipping,
damage and serious injury.
Many surfaces within the dishwasher achieve high 12.
temperatures. Do not touch interior surfaces or
items inside the dishwasher during or immediately
after use. Exercise caution when opening the door.
Let hot air and steam escape before looking or
reaching inside.
WARNING
General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance, follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:
Do not operate the dishwasher without the door 13.
completely closed and the toe kick panel in place.
Store all detergents and rinse aids out of the reach 14.
of children.
During loading, insert all sharp or pointed objects 15.
with the handles up. Locate these items where they
will not damage the door seal or cause personal
injury.
Do not tamper with the controls.16.
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be 17.
produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is
explosive. If the hot water system has not been
used for a period of time, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow for several minutes
to release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Do not
smoke or use an open flame during this process.
To prevent child entrapment, always remove the 18.
door from an old dishwasher when removing it from
service.
To prevent household mold and mildew damage, 19.
periodically check the inlet and drain hoses for
leaks.
If the dishwasher outlet is connected to a garbage 20.
disposal, make sure the disposal is completely
empty before running the dishwasher.
To avoid damage to the racks, do not let sharp 21.
edges come into contact with them.
This appliance is designed for installation by more 22.
than one person. To avoid personal injury, do not
attempt to move or lift the dishwasher without
assistance.
To prevent personal injury and damage to the unit 23.
due to it tipping over, do not push down on the door
anytime it is open. To reduce the chance of tipping,
attach the anti-tip brackets to the cabinet before
operation.
WARNING