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Do not dry unwashed fabrics. Fabrics
must be damp before drying them.
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Garments bolstered with rubber foam
(latex foam), shower caps, water resistant
textiles,
materials
with
rubber
reinforcement and rubber foam pads
should not be dried in the dryer.
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Do not connect the air outlet of the dryer
to chimneys used to exhaust the fumes
from gas or fuel burning products.
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Do not locate the dryer on a carpeted
floor, as this may inhibit free air circulation
under the dryer.
Warning against personal injury.
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Do not touch the laundry drum until the
dryer stops operating.
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Check the drum before closing the door.
Pets and children have been known to
climb inside.
General safety instructions.
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The dryer is designed for domestic use
only and it should be used for no other
purpose other than that for which it was
designed.
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Follow the drying instructions on garment
care labels.
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Remove any coins, pins, screws, stones
or sharp objects from clothing before
placing them in the dryer.
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Underwear
that
contains
metal
reinforcements should not be placed in a
dryer. Damage to the dryer can result if
the metal reinforcements come loose
during drying.
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Do not sit or stand on the dryer nor place
heavy objects on top as deformation of
the control panel and plastic components
could occur.
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Do not overload the dryer.
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Always clean the lint filter before or after
each drying cycle. Never operate your
dryer without the lint filter installed.
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Do not allow fibres, dust and dirt to
accumulation around the exhaust outlet
and adjacent areas.
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Unplug the machine and keep the door
closed when it is not in use.
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The final part of the drying cycle includes
a cool down period to minimise creasing
and to ensure that fabrics are de-stressed.
Important safety information
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Read
and
understand
the
safety
instructions before using the dryer. Any
failure of the dryer or losses caused by
ignoring
these
instructions
are
not
covered by warranties or liabilities.
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This dryer 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 given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the dryer
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the dryer.
Warning against electric shock
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The dryer is equipped with a 3 pronged
earthed plug which must be plugged into
an appropriate and easy to reach earthed
wall socket.
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Do not attempt to modify the plug.
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Do not use a double adaptor, multi-plug or
extension cord.
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If the supply cord is damaged it should be
replaced by an authorised service agent
to avoid an electrical hazard.
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Do not attempt to repair the dryer yourself.
Repairs should only be undertaken by
authorised service agents.
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Never touch the plug with wet hands nor
pull on the cable to unplug the dryer.
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Never wash the dryer with water.
Warning against possible explosions.
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Do not place combustible materials such
as petrol, alcohol or thinners near or in the
dryer. Neither attempt to dry fabrics which
have been soaked with or exposed to
these materials.
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Do not operate the dryer if a gas leak or
spillage of combustible liquids has
occurred nearby.
Warning against fire
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Empty pockets of cigarette lighters and
matches.
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Do not attempt to dry cushions or quilts as
these will accumulate excessive heat.
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