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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.
Installation
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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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Make sure that the appliance does not stand on its
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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This tumble dryer is designed to be vented through to
the open air. It should have its own ventilation system
which should not be joined with any other ventilation
system connected to any other appliance.
Use
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Always unplug the appliance after use.
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Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in
the dryer.
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Always load well spun laundry. The higher the
spin speed, the lower the electricity consumption and
the shorter the drying times.
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Never tumble dry items that have been in contact with
chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid. These are of a
volatile nature and could cause an explosion.
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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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Always check that no cigarette lighters have been left
in pockets.
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Leave the porthole door slightly ajar when not in use
to preserve the door seal.
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The fluff filter must be cleaned after every use.
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Do not operate the appliance with a damaged filter as
this may cause a fire.
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Do not overload the appliance.
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Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the dryer.
Service / Repair
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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. Refer to your local Bendix Service
Centre. Always insist on genuine Bendix spare parts.
General safety
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It is dangerous to modify or try to modify the
specifications of this appliance in any way.
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This appliance is designed to be used by adults.
Children should not be allowed to touch the controls or
play with the product.
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Pets and small children may climb into tumble dryers.
Check your appliance each time before use.
Environment Protection
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The materials used on this appliance marked with the
symbol are
recyclable.
This means that they can be recycled by disposing of
them properly in appropriate collection containers.
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If you take your appliance to a refuse disposal site, cut
off the power cable flush with the appliance to avoid
the danger of the appliance being re-used, and disable
the door catch to prevent children from becoming
trapped inside.
Important Safety Information
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