Warnings and Safety Instructions

EN

 

! The appliance has been designed and built

Do not use the dryer unless the filter is securely in place

 

according to international safety standards.

 

(see Maintenance).

 

 

 

 

 

These warnings are given for safety reasons and must

Do not overload the dryer (see Laundry for maximum

 

 

be read carefully.

 

loads).

 

 

Important safety instructions

Do not load items that are dripping wet.

 

 

Tumble dry items only if they have been washed with

 

 

 

 

 

detergent and water, rinsed and been through the spin

 

 

 

WARNING:

 

 

 

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to

 

cycle. It is a fire hazard to dry items that have not been

 

 

persons when using your appliance, follow the basic

 

washed with water.

 

 

precautions, including the following:

Carefully check all instructions on clothing labels (see

 

 

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

 

Laundry).

 

 

Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,

Do not tumble dry large, very bulky items.

 

 

 

washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning

Do not tumble dry acrylic fibres at high temperatures.

 

 

 

solvents or other flammable or explosive substances, as they

Complete each program with its Air Fluff phase.

 

 

 

give off vapours that could ignite or explode.

Do not turn off the dryer when there are still warm items

 

 

Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.

 

inside.

 

 

 

Close supervision of children is necessary when the

Never climb on top of the dryer. It could result in damage.

 

 

 

appliance is used near children.

Comply with specified electrical requirements (see

 

 

Before the appliance is removed from service or

 

Installation).

 

 

 

discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

Always buy original spare parts and accessories (see

 

 

Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.

 

Troubleshooting).

Do not install or store this appliance where it will be

exposed to the weather.

Grounding instructions (see installation)

Do not tamper with the controls.

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or

 

attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the

WARNING:

 

user-maintenance instructions.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED.

Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding

 

unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric

conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check

 

softener or product.

with a qualified electrician or service representative or

Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or

personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the

 

similarly textured rubber-like materials.

appliance is properly grounded!

Clean the lint filter before and after each load (see

 

Maintenance).

In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding

Keep the area around the exhaust opening and adjacent

will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a

 

surroundings free from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.

path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance

The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be

is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding

 

cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be

Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.

plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly

 

Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a

installed and grounded in accordance with all local

 

chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

codes and ordinances.

This tumble dryer has been designed for home, and not

DO NOT modify the plug provided with the appliance:

 

professional, use.

if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed

This dryer must be used by adults, and the instructions in

by a qualified electrician or exchange the cord with an

 

this booklet should be followed carefully.

appropriate one rated for the dryer.

Do not touch the appliance while barefoot or with wet

REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND

 

hands or feet.

CURRENT REQUIREMENTS (see diagram for location).

The appliance must be installed correctly and have

The dryer should be connected to the mains supply

 

proper ventilation. The air intake vents behind the

via a suitable socket which is accessible after

 

machine, the outlet vents should never be obstructed (see

installing your dryer. This dryer must be connected to

 

Installation).

30A INDIVIDUAL BRANCH CIRCUIT.

Check to see if the dryer is empty before loading it.

The back of the dryer could become very hot.

For full details see Installation Instruction sections of this

 

Never touch it while in use.

 

book.

 

 

 

IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT

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