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Installation
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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
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Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
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Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
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If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,
please adjust the feet in order to allow air to
circulate freely.
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If the tumble dryer is placed on top of a washing
machine, it is compulsory to use the stacking kit
(optional accessory).
Child Safety
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This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
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Pets and children have been known to climb into
tumble dryers. Please check your drum before
use.
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Keep all packaging well away for children.
Use
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Do not overload the appliance (see programme
chart).
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Clothes which are dripping wet should not be
placed in the dryer.
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As some bulky items such as duvets and
eiderdowns should be dried in large commercial
machines because of their bulk, check with the
manufacturer of the item if it is suitable for drying
in a domestic machine, even if the dry weight of
the item is within the limit advised.
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Do not dry canvas shoes or sports shoes, as they
could get stuck between the door and the drum,
thus blocking the latter.
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Please make sure that no gas lighters have
accidentally been left in pockets of garments to be
loaded into appliance.
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Danger of explosion
: Never tumble dry items
that have been in contact with inflammable
solvents (petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning
fluid and the like). As these substance are volatile,
they could cause an explosion. Tumble dry only
items washed with water.
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In order to avoid danger of fires caused by
excessive drying, do not use appliance to dry the
following items:
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Cushions, quilts and the like (these items
accumulate heat).
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Items containing rubber foam or materials similar
to rubber foam.
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Leave the door slightly ajar when the appliance is
not being used. This will allow the seal to be
preserved.
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Clean fluff filter after using tumble dryer. To
prevent fire risks, do not use the appliance if the
fluff filter is damaged or without the filter.
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Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Electrolux Service Centre. Always insist on
genuine Electrolux spare parts.
Important Safety Information
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for
future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should
you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the
appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance
and the relevant warnings.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully
before installing or using the appliance.
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