Important safety information

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with

the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or

transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the

appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in

order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance

and the relevant warnings.

These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST

read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. If you are

unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John Lewis branch

from which you purchased the appliance.

General safety

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical and sensory conditions or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Make sure that small children and pets do
not climb inside the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before using.
• Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails,
screws, stones or any other hard, sharp
material can cause extensive damage and
must not be placed into the machine.
• In order to avoid danger of fires caused by
excessive drying, do not use appliance to
dry the following items: Cushions, quilts
and the like (these items accumulate heat).
• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam),
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 unplug the appliance after use,
cleaning and maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service
Centre. Always insist on genuine spare
parts.
• Items that have been soiled with substances
such as cooking oil acetone, petrol,
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.
•Danger of explosion: Never tumble dry
items that have been in contact with
inflammable solvents (petrol, methylated
spirits, dry cleaning fluid and the like). As
these substances are volatile, they could
cause an explosion. Only tumble dry items
washed with water.
•Risk of fire: items that have been spotted
or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil
constitute a fire hazard and should not be
placed in the tumble dryer.
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