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GD12 ½HP GA BAGE DISPOSE
USE INST UCTIONS
• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is required when an appliance is used near children.
• Do not put fingers or hands into a waste disposer.
• Turn the power switch to the off position before attempting to clear a jam, removing an object from the
disposer or pressing reset button.
• When attempting to loosen a jam in a waste disposer, use the self-service wrenchette (included).
• When attempting to remove objects from a waste disposer, use an ARB1 Alligetter (must be purchased
separately).
• Do not put the following into the disposer: clam or oyster shells, caustic drain cleaners or similar prod-
ucts, glass, china, or plastic, large (whole) bones, metal (such as bottle caps, steel shot, tin cans, or
utensils), hot grease or other hot liquids.
• When not operating the disposer, leave the stopper in place to reduce the risk of objects falling into the
disposer.
• This product has been designed to dispose of normal household food waste; inserting materials other
than food waste into disposer could cause personal injury and/or property damage.
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not use the sink containing the disposer for purposes other than food
preparation (such as baby bathing or washing hair).
• Do not dispose of the following in the disposer: paints, solvents, household cleaners and chemicals,
automotive fluids, plastic wrap.
• FIRE HAZARD: Do not store flammable items such as rags, paper or aerosol cans near the disposer.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in vicinity of disposer.
Basic precautions are always to be followed, including:
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ALLIGETTE
Do not use plumber's putty on any other disposer connection other than sink flange. Do not use thread
sealants or pipe dope. These may harm disposer and cause property damage.
