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Installation

Where to put your dryer

Place your dryer at a distance from gas ranges, stoves, heaters, or cook tops because flames can damage the appliance.

Electrical connections

Make sure of the following before you insert the plug into the the electrical socket:

Ensure your hands are dry.

The socket must be grounded.

Minimum gap 10mm

If you are going to install the

 

appliance under a work

 

 

counter, be sure to leave a

 

10mm space between the

Minimum gaps

top and any other objects

15mm

on or above the machine and

 

 

a 15mm space between the

 

sides and lateral furnishings

 

or walls.

 

This is to ensure proper air circulation.

Ventilation

When the dryer is in use, there has to be adequate ventilation. Make sure you put your dryer in an environment that is not damp and has proper air circulation throughout. Airflow around the dryer is essential to condense the water produced during the washing, the dryer will not operate efficiently in an enclosed space or cupboard.

!If using the dryer in a small or cold room some condensation could be experienced.

!We do not recommend that the dryer is installed in a cupboard but the dryer must never be installed behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that of the dryer door.

Water drain

If your dryer is installed next to a drain the water can be plumbed into this drain. This does away with the need to empty the water container. If the dryer is stacked onto or installed next to a washing machine it can share the same drain. The height of the drain must be less than 3' (1m) from the bottom of the dryer.

Remove hose from position shown (see diagram).

Remove hose from

here...

Fit a suitable length of hose to the

 

new location shown (see diagram).

...fit new hose here.

!Make sure that the hose is not squashed or kinked when the dryer is in its final location.

The socket must be able to sustain the machines

 

maximum power, which is indicated on the rating label

 

(see Dryer Description).

Power voltage must be within the values indicated on

 

the rating label (see Dryer Description).

The socket must be compatible with the dryers plug.

 

Should this not be the case, replace the plug or the socket.

!Do not use extension cords.

!The dryer must not be installed outdoors, even if the space is sheltered. It can be very dangerous if it is exposed to rain or storms.

!Once installed, the dryers electrical wire and plug must be within easy reach.

!The power cord must not be bent or squashed.

!The power cord supplied is fitted with a BS1363 plug and a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. If you need to replace the fuse, use only those rated at 13 amp (13A) and ASTA approved to BS1362.

Moulded plug

!The plug must not be used without the fuse cover in place. If a replacement fuse holder/cover is required, it must be of the same colour coding or wording as shown on the base of the plug.

Replacements are available from authorised dealers.

Changing the plug

The wires in the power cord are coloured in accordance with the following:

Green and Yellow (Earth) wire to terminal marked ‘E’, symbol , or coloured green and

yellow. 13A ASTA approved fuse to BS1362.

Blue (Neutral) wire to

 

 

terminal marked ‘N’ or

 

Brown (Live) wire to

coloured black.

 

terminal marked ‘L’ or

 

 

coloured red.

Cord clamp

 

 

 

 

!If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type, then the cut-off plug must be disposed of safely. DO NOT leave it where it can be inserted into a socket and create a shock hazard.

!The power supply cord should be checked periodically and replaced by a cord specially prepared for this dryer and fitted only by authorised technicians (see Service).

New or longer power cords are supplied at an extra charge by authorised dealers.

!The manufacturer denies any responsibility should any of these rules not be followed.

!If in doubt about any of the above consult a qualified electrician.

Before you start using your dryer

Once you have installed your dryer and before you use it, clean the inside of the drum to remove any dust that could have accumulated during transport.

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