Thermador Emerald DWHD640EPR Guide D'installation page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all of the instructions carefully before using the
appliance. In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shocks and personal injuries when using the appliance,
follow the basic safety precautions, including the following
safety instructions.
1.1 Safety definitions
Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words
used in this manual.
WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as
a result of non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur
as a result of non-observance of this warning.
NOTICE:
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property
may occur as a result of non-compliance with this
advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.
1.2 General information
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or serious
injury, observe the following.
Read and understand all instructions before using the
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appliance.
Keep the provided documents in a safe place for future
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reference or for the next owner.
Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in
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transit.
Product damage and/or injury could result from the use
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of unqualified service technicians or non-original parts.
All repairs should be performed by an authorized
service provider using only original equipment factory
replacement parts.
NSF/ANSI 184 Certified residential dishwashers are not
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intended for licensed food establishments.
1.3 Safe Installation
Follow these safety instructions when installing the
appliance.
These instructions are intended for use by qualified
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installers only. The dishwasher must be installed by a
qualified technician or installer.
The dishwasher drain hose must be installed with a
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portion of it at least 33" (84 cm) off the floor; otherwise
the dishwasher may not drain properly.
This dishwasher is not for outdoor use. It is intended for
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indoor residential use only, and should not be used in
commercial food service establishments.
This dishwasher is designed to be enclosed on the top
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and both sides by cabinetry.
NEW INSTALLATION - If the dishwasher is a new
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installation, ensure all connections are properly made
before the dishwasher is moved into place.
REPLACEMENT - If the dishwasher is replacing
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another dishwasher, check the existing dishwasher
connections for compatibility with the new dishwasher,
and replace parts as necessary.
This appliance has been found to be in compliance with
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CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 167/UL 749. It is the responsibility
of the owner and the installer to determine if additional
requirements and standards apply in specific
installations.
WARNING
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.
Before using a dishwasher that is connected to a hot
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water system that has been unused for two weeks or
longer, 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
explosive, do not smoke or use an open flame during
this time.
1.4 Electrical safety
Follow these safety instructions to avoid electrical shock.
The dishwasher must be properly grounded before
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operating. 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 dishwasher.
DO NOT use an extension cord
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DO NOT reuse an old power cord; only use the cord
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provided.
Make sure that the dishwasher is connected to a
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suitable ground in compliance with all local codes or, in
the absence of a local code, with the NATIONAL
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