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22.
WARNING
: The appliance must not be supplied through
an external switching device, such as a timer, or
connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and
off by a utility.
Heat pump model only
: The instructions shall also
include the substance of the following:
WARNING
: In the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
WARNING
: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
To minimize the risk of fire in a tumble dryer, the following should be
observed
CAUTION
Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a
fire hazard and should not be placed in a tumble dryer. Oil-affected items can ignite
spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer.
The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction in the oil. 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 and so create a
fire hazard. If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or 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 hazard.
The ‘cool down’ cycle of tumble dryers should be used to reduce the temperature of the
items. They should not be removed from the tumble dryer or piled or stacked while hot.
Items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
petrol/gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances
should not be placed in a tumble dryer. Highly flammable substances commonly
used in domestic environments include acetone, denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline,
kerosene, spot removers(some brands), turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
Safety information
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