Blomberg DV16540NBL00 installation instructions Important Safety Instructions

2Important Safety Instructions

A WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury when using this appliance, follow the basic precautions including the following:

•Read all instructions before using the appliance. Otherwise, there may be the risk of personal injury or material damage. Additionally, any warranty and reliability commitment will become void.

AThis product has been designed for home use only.

•The appliance must be operated at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C.

•The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with the hinges on the opposite side to that of the tumble dryer.

•Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to weather.

•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 user- maintenance instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

•Unplug the machine when it is not in use.

•Never wash the appliance with water! There is the risk of electric shock!

•Never touch the plug with wet hands.

•Never pull from the cable to unplug the machine.

•Do not operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is damaged.

•Never attempt to repair the machine yourself.

•For malfunctions that cannot be solved by information in the operating manual: Turn off and unplug the appliance and call an authorized service..

•This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounded plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

B WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

•Power cord plug must be within easy reach after installation.

•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use extension cords, multi-plugs or an adapter to connect the dryer to electrical mains.

•Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

•If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid an electrical hazard.

•The appliance must not be operated unless it is repaired! There is the risk of electric shock!

•Ventilation openings in the base must not be obstructed by carpets, etc.

•Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.

•Adequate ventilation must be provided to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires.

•Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

•Do not use the tumble dryer if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.

•Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

•Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, gas, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers should be washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.

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