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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
These notes are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the
appliance.
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Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls.
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This tumble dryer is intended for domestic use only.
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Any electrical work required to install the appliance should be carried out by a qualified person.
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This tumble dryer should be serviced by an appointed service organisation and only genuine spare parts
used.
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It is dangerous to alter or modify the product in any way, other than fitting authorised accessories.
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After each drying cycle it is important to clean the lint filter before removing the clothes.
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Under no circumstances should anything other than the recommended articles be placed in the tumble
dryer.
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Do not place articles which have been in contact with dry cleaning fluid or other inflammable substances
in the tumble dryer.
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Do not attempt to dry dripping wet articles or items containing foam rubber or rubber-like materials.
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Do not use the tumble dryer if you suspect that it is damaged in any way. Under no circumstances should
you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause
serious injury. Consult your local appointed service engineer and insist on genuine spare parts.
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We recommend that the appliance is unplugged each time after use. It should always be disconnected
from the electricity supply if it is to be left unattended for long periods i.e. weekends, holidays etc.
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This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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If this appliance is contected to a cord extension, this extension must be positioned so that it is not
subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.
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To minimize the risk of fire in the tumble dryer, the following should be observed:
- 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.
- 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,
turpentine and wax removers.
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Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber, like material should
not be dried in a tumble dryer on a heat setting. Foam rubber materials can, when heated, produce fire
by spontaneous combustion.
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Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used on a tumble dryer to eliminate the effects of static
electricity unless specifically recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
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Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in a tumble dryer as damage to
the dryer can occur.
- Plastic articles such as shower caps or babies' waterproof napkin covers should not be placed
in a tumble dryer.
- Rubber-backed articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber-
coated tennis shoes should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
