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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power supply
line.
• Do not install the appliance in humid spaces.
• Destroy the carton, plastic bag, and other packing materials after the appliance is unpacked. Children
might use them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, or plastic sheets can become airtight
chambers.
• Never attempt to operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged power supply line.
• Adhere to all industry recommended safety procedures including the use of long-sleeved gloves and
safety glasses.
• The installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely enclosed at the time of installation.
• Use new hoses when connecting the appliance to the water supply. Do not reuse old hoses.
• After installing, check the hose connection for leaks.
• Do not damage or place heavy items on the power supply line of the appliance.
Operation
• Repair or immediately replace all power supply lines that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do
not use a power supply line that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.
• If you detect a strange sound, a chemical or burning smell, or smoke coming from the appliance, unplug
it immediately, and contact an LG Electronics customer information center.
• Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power supply line.
• Do not use an extension cable or adapter with this appliance.
• Do not grasp the power supply line or touch the appliance controls with wet hands.
• Do not modify or extend the power cable.
• If the product has been submerged, contact an LG Electronics customer information center for
instructions before resuming use.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
• Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials (lint, paper, rags,
etc.), gasoline, chemicals and other flammable vapors and liquids.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• If the electrical supply line is damaged, it must only be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door of the appliance.
• Read all instructions before using the appliance and save these instructions.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.
• Do not allow children to play on, in or with the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when
the appliance is used near children.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• In the event of a gas leak (propane gas, LP gas, etc.) do not operate this or any other appliance. Open a
window or door to ventilate the area immediately.
• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be 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
such a period, before using the appliance turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each
for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not
smoke or use an open flame during this time.