GE GDT580SSFSS Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, 
explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
WATER HEATER SAFETY
PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before 
it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one 
by visiting our Website at GEAppliances.com. In Canada, visit www.GEAppliances.ca.
„ Connect the dishwasher/appliance to a grounded 
metal, permanent wiring system; or run an equipment-
grounding conductor with the circuit conductors and 
connect to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead 
of the appliance.
„ Improper connection of the equipment-grounding 
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check 
with a qualified electrician or service representative 
if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly 
grounded.
„ 
Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping 
 
or packing material properly. 
„ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part 
 
of your dishwasher unless it is specifically 
recommended in this manual. All other servicing 
should be referred to a qualified technician.
„ 
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, 
disconnect this appliance from the power supply 
before attempting any maintenance. 
  NOTE: Turning the dishwasher off does not disconnect 
the appliance from the power supply. We recommend 
having a qualified technician service your appliance.
WARNING!
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two or more 
weeks. 
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water has not been used for two or more weeks, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning 
on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance 
connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since 
the gas is flammable, do not smoke, use an open flame, or use the appliance during this process.
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose  
as described in this Owner’s Manual.
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Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure 
panels are properly in place.
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Do not store or use combustible materials including 
gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the 
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack 
of the dishwasher.
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Do not tamper with controls.
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Do not wash plastic items unless marked dishwasher 
safe or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, 
check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
WARNING!
 
When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, 
including the following:
WARNING!