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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
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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 given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the dryer by a person
responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the dryer.
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Unplug the machine from the power supply when it is not in use.
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Do not swing or put weight on the door.
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Your dryer is designed to stop operating in the event of power outage. When power
is resumed, the machine will remain off until the ‘POWER’ button is pressed. To
restart the dryer, press ‘POWER’
, select your drying cycle and touch .
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Never attempt to repair the dryer yourself.
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The only user-removable parts of the dryer are the drain hose, lint filter, drying rack,
condenser filter and the water tank. No other parts are designed to be removed by
anyone other than a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer.
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For problems that cannot be solved from information in this User Guide, turn off and
unplug your dryer and contact a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer.
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When disposing of the dryer, it is recommended that the door is removed to avoid
children getting trapped inside, and that the electrical cable is cut off close to
the dryer.
IMPORTANT!
We do not recommend the use of extension cords or portable electrical outlet devices
for safety reasons. If you are using an extension cord or portable electrical outlet
device (eg multi-socket outlet box) ensure that it is positioned so that it does not
come into contact with water or moisture.
Lint
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Accumulated lint in the dryer can become a fire hazard; it also reduces the efficiency
of the dryer by causing longer drying times and increased power consumption.
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Clean the lint filters before every load.
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Ensure the area around the dryer is clear of lint.
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At regular intervals have the interior of the dryer cleaned of any accumulated lint. This
must be done by a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician.
Spontaneous combustion
IMPORTANT!
To reduce the risk of fire in a tumble dryer the following should be observed:
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Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil are a fire
hazard and should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
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Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources
such as a tumble dryer. The items become warm causing an oxidation reaction in the
oil. This oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape the items can become hot
enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat
from escaping creating a fire hazard.
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If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable oil, cooking oil or have been
contaminated by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer, they should first be
washed in hot water with extra detergent – this will reduce, but not eliminate the fire
hazard. The cool down cycle of the dryer should be used to reduce the temperature of
these items. They should not be removed from the tumble dryer and piled or stacked
while hot.
