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Safety reminders
Installation
●Check that the product has no visible signs of damage before use. If damaged do not use and please call our national number: 08705 400 600.
●Do not use adapters, multiple connectors and/or extensions.
●Never install the dryer against curtains and be sure to prevent items from falling or collecting behind the dryer.
●The appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side of the door to that of the tumble dryer.
Use
●This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been give supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety..
●Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
●WARNING Misuse of a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard.
●This machine is solely for domestic use, i.e. to dry household textiles and garments.
●This machine should only be used for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Ensure that the instructions for installation and use are fully understood before operating the appliance.
●Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are damp or wet.
●Do not lean on the door when loading the machine or use the door to lift or move the machine.
●Do not allow children to play with the machine or its controls.
●WARNING Do not use the product if the fluff filter is not in position or is damaged; fluff could be ignited.
● WARNING Where the hot surface symbol is located the temperature rise during operation of
the tumble dryer may be in excess of 60 degrees C.
●Remove the plug from the electricity supply. Always remove the plug before cleaning the appliance.
●Do not continue to use this machine if it appears to be faulty.
●Lint and fluff must not be allowed to collect on the floor around the outside of the machine.
●The drum inside may be very hot. Always allow the dryer to complete the cool down period before removing the laundry.
The Laundry
●WARNING Do not tumble dry fabrics treated with dry cleaning fluids.
●Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
●WARNING Foam rubber materials can, under certain circumstances, when heated become ignited by spontaneous combustion. Foam plastic, foam rubber, shower caps, waterproof textiles rubber backed articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer.
●Always refer to the laundry care labels for directions on suitability for drying.
●Clothes should be spin dried or thoroughly wrung before they are put into the tumble dryer. Clothes that are dripping wet should NOT be put into the dryer.
●Lighters and matches must not be left in pockets and NEVER use flammable liquids near the machine.
●Glass fibre curtains should NEVER be put in this machine. Skin irritation may occur if other garments are contaminated with the glass fibres.
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