Summit Appliance LDHP24, User Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
This manual contains imporatant information on the installation, use, and care of your appliance.
Read the instructions for use carefully before using the dryer to prevent injury and property
damage. Please, do not use the dryer without reading and understanding these instructions or
use first.
NOTE: These instructions for use are supplied with different types or models of dryers.
Therefore, they may include descriptions of settings or equipment that are not available
in your dryer.
Failure to observe the instructions for use or inappropriate use of the dryer may
result in damage to the laundry or the appliance, or injury to the user. Keep the
instruction manual handy, near the dryer.
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Your dryer is intended solely for household use. If the dryer is used for professional, for-profit
purposes or purposes exceeding normal use in a household, or if the dryer is used by a
person who is not a consumer, the warranty period shall be equal to the shortest warranty
period required by relevant legislation.
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Connection to water and power supply has to be executed by an adequately trained
technician or expert.
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Any repair and maintenance pertaining to safety or performance should be done by trained
experts.
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To avoid danger, a damaged power cord may only be replaced by the manufacturer, a
service technician, or an authorized person.
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Before connecting the dryer to the power mains, wait for at least 2 hours until it reaches room
temperature.
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In case of a defect, only use approved spare parts by authorized manufacturers.
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In case of incorrect dryer connection, incorrect use, or servicing by an unauthorized person,
the user shall bear the cost of any damage as such damage shall not be covered by
warranty.
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The dryer may not be connected to the power mains using an extension cord.
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Do not connect the dryer to power mains using an external switching device such as a
program timer, or connect it to power mains that is regularly switched on and off by the power
supply provider.
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Do not connect the dryer to an electrical outlet intended for an electric shaver or hair dryer.
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Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock
only during servicing. Service Personnel - Do not contact the following parts while the
appliance is energized: Motor, Pump and Control unit.
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Do not install the dryer in a room where the temperature can drop to below 41°F (5°C), as
dryer parts may be damaged in case of water freezing.
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Place the dryer on a level and stable solid (concrete) base.
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If the dryer is placed on an elevated stable base, the dryer has to be additionally secured
against tipping.
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Do not use this dryer to heat dry items containing foam rubber or simiarly textured rubber-like
materials.
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Clean lint screen after each load.
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Keep the area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.