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GE DISHWASHER RECALL

Announced on May 16, 2007, the General Electric Co is recalling 2.5 million dishwashers because of a wiring problem that could cause a fire.

The recall includes dishwashers sold under the brands Eterna, GE, GE Profile, GE Monogram, Hotpoint and Sears-Kenmore. Dishwashers in our condos could be involved and you should check your dishwasher's Model and Serial numbers to be sure.

According to GE:

"Over several years, normal use of liquid rinse aid in some models results in a concentration of rinse aid on the wires inside the dishwasher door. In the affected models, the rinse aid can degrade the insulation on the wiring inside the door, which can cause an electrical short, overheating or fire if the wire comes in contact with the metal door. You should stop using these dishwashers immediately until you obtain more information.

If you have never used liquid rinse aid, and are the original owner of the dishwasher, you will not have this potential problem. To prevent the use of liquid rinse aid in the future, GE recommends attaching the rinse aid dispenser cap offered through the recall."

You can determine whether your dishwasher is involved by visiting GE's website at http://www.geappliances.com/products/recall/dw07/ or by calling the GE hotline number at 1-877-607-6395, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. EDT. Before calling, have the model and serial number on hand.

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