Warnings
and suggestions
This appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with current international safety standards. The following information is provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully.
General safety
•The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cooling cycle) to ensure that the laundry is not damaged due to excessive temperatures.
•This tumble dryer must not be used by persons (including children) with physical, sensory or mental impairments or with little experience and knowledge of the appliance, unless they are supervised or have been adequately instructed on its use by the person responsible for their safety.
•This tumble dryer is designed for domestic and non- professional use.
•Do not touch the appliance while barefoot or with wet hands or feet.
•Unplug the appliance by pulling on the plug, not the cord.
•Do not allow children near the appliance while it is in function. After use, switch the appliance off and unplug it. Keep the appliance door closed to prevent children using it as a toy.
•Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•The appliance must be correctly installed and receive adequate ventilation. The air intake on the front part of the dryer and the air vents on the rear must never be obstructed (see Installation).
•Never use the dryer on carpeting with high pile as this may prevent air from entering the dryer from the base.
•Check whether the dryer is empty before loading it.
•The rear part of the dryer may become very hot: do not touch it while the appliance is in function.
•Do not use the dryer unless the filter, water container and condenser are properly positioned (see Maintenance).
•Do not use liquid fabric softener in the dryer; add it to the final rinse of the wash cycle.
•Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry for the maximum load sizes).
•Do not add items that are dripping wet.
•Tumble dry items only if they have been washed with water and detergent, and have been rinsed and put through a spin cycle. Drying items that have NOT been washed with water may cause the risk of fire.
•Always read the instructions on the care label carefully (see Laundry).
•Do not tumble dry items that have been treated with chemical products.
•Never tumble dry items that are contaminated with inflammable substances (cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, stain removers, turpentine, waxes, wax removers and hairspray), unless they have been washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent.
•Do not tumble dry rubber,
•Remove all objects from pockets, particularly lighters (risk of explosion).
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• Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures. | EN | |
• Complete each programme with the relative cold drying | ||
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phase. |
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• Do not switch the tumble dryer off if items that are still |
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warm are inside it. |
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• Clean the filter after each use (see Care and maintenance). |
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• Empty the water container and put it back in place after |
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each use (see Care and maintenance). |
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• Clean the condenser unit regularly (see Care and maintenance). |
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• Do not allow lint to build up around the tumble dryer. |
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• Avoid climbing on the top of the dryer as this may |
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damage the appliance. |
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• Always comply with electrical regulations and |
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requirements (see Installation). |
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• Always purchase original accessories and spare parts |
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(see Assistance). |
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WARNING: Never stop the dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items have been quickly removed and hung in order to dispel heat.
Information on recycling and disposal 
As part of our continual commitment towards environmental protection, we reserve the right to use recycled quality components to reduce costs for our customers and to minimise materials wastage.
•Disposing of the packaging materials: follow local regulations to allow for recycling of packaging materials.
•In order to minimise the risk of injury to children, remove the door and plug, then cut the power supply cord flush with the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to prevent the appliance from being connected to a power supply socket.
Disposal of old household appliances
European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states that household appliances should not be disposed of using the normal solid urban waste cycle. Exhausted
appliances should be collected separately in order to optimise the cost of
Owners should contact their local authorities or appliance dealers for further information concerning the correct disposal of household appliances.
Saving energy and respecting the environment
•Wring out items before tumble drying them to remove the maximum amount of water possible (if they are previously washed in a washing machine, select a spin cycle). This ensures that energy is saved during tumble drying.
•Always use the tumble dryer at full load to save energy: single items and small loads may take longer to dry.
•Clean the filter at the end of each cycle to reduce energy consumption costs (see Care and maintenance).
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