Use and Care Guide

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When using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions,
including the following.
Warnings & Safety
Read all instructions before using the dishwasher! Save these operating instructions and pass them on to any future user.
• Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose as described in this user manual. This appliance is intended for normal
household use only.
• The manufacturer disclaims responsibility for damage or injury caused by improper use of this appliance.
• The information in this user manual must be followed to minimize the risk of  re or explosion and to prevent property damage,
personal injury, or loss of life.
• DO NOT operate your dishwasher unless all the enclosure panels are properly in place.
• DO NOT tamper with the controls.
• DO NOT abuse, sit on, stand in or on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
• The cup racks are designed to support cups, glasses, and kitchen utensils. When the cup racks are in the dishwasher, do not lean
on or use the cup racks to support your body weight.
• To reduce the risk of injury, DO NOT allow children to play in, on, or near the dishwasher.
• Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a household dishwasher and keep them in a dry place out of the
reach of children. Check that the detergent dispenser is empty after the completion of each wash program.
• Dishwasher detergents are alkaline. They can be dangerous if inhaled or swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and
keep children and people in poor health away from the dishwasher when the door is opened. Consult a doctor immediately if
detergent has been swallowed or inhaled.
• DO NOT drink water from the dishwasher! Harmful residues could be present.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water heater 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 such a period, before using the dishwasher
turn on all hot water taps and let the water  ow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas.
As gas is  ammable, do not smoke or use an open  ame during this time.
• DO NOT store or use  ammable liquids or vapors in the area of the dishwasher.
• When loading items to be washed, position sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal and load sharp knives
with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
• DO NOT wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• If a malfunction occurs, switch o the appliance and turn o the water supply to the dishwasher.
• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch o the appliance, disconnect the power plug, and turn o the water supply.
• Repairs and technical modi cations must be carried out exclusively by a quali ed technician.
• If the dishwasher is not in use for an extended period of time (i.e. vacation home), we recommend you check that the baskets are
empty, leave the inside of the dishwasher clean, leave the door cracked open to allow air to circulate, and turn o both the power
and water supply to the dishwasher.
• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by
providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
• This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must
be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
• The dishwasher installation must be performed in accordance with the installation guide. If you did not receive an installation
guide, order it by calling 1-888-845-4641 or you may also download it from our website in the US (www.vikingrange.com) or in
Canada (www.brigade.ca).
• Installation, maintenance, and repair should be performed by a quali ed installer. Work by unquali ed persons could be
dangerous and may void the warranty.
• DO NOT operate the dishwasher if damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or if it has missing or broken parts.
• Before installation or service, disconnect the power supply to the work area by unplugging the unit, “tripping” the circuit breaker,
or removing the fuse.
WARNING