Miele T 9820 operating instructions Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

,WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance follow basic precautions, including the following:

The T9820 gas dryer is only approved for use in the USA and Canada. It is not approved for use in Mexico.

This dryer is intended for residential use only!

~It is essential to read all instructions before using the appliance.

~Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

~Always close the door after use to prevent child or pet hazards.

~Before this appliance is removed for service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

~Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.

~Do not install or store the appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

~Do not lean on the door. The dryer may tip over.

~Do not tamper

with the controls.

~Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the fabric manufacturer.

~To prevent the risk of fire, the following textiles must not be dried in this dryer:

–items which have not been washed.

–items, such as work-wear, exposed to grease, oils, or other deposits (such as lotions or cosmetics) in your dryer. If these items have not been thoroughly cleaned there is a danger that they may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause the laundry to ignite when heated even after being removed from the dryer.

–items that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances. They may give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

–items treated with flammable cleaning agents or items containing acetone, alcohol, petrol, stain remover, wax or chemicals from buffing, etc.

–items which have been splashed with hair spray, nail polish remover, etc.

When washing heavily soiled items ensure that sufficient detergent is used with a high temperature. If in doubt wash the item several times.

–items containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.

–items with padding or filling (e.g. pillows or jackets) which have been damaged. Loose filling could catch fire.

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