1. DO NOT USE OR STORE PETROL OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN THIS APPLIANCE OR NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
2. DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.
3. DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING:
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
including the following:
precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the dryer.
Read all instructions before using the dryer.
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Keep a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4") between the
Keep a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) between the
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rear of the dryer and any wall.
rear of the dryer and any wall.
The operation of this appliance may affect the operation
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The operation of this appliance may affect the operation of
of other types of appliances which take their air supply
other types of appliances which take their air supply for safe
for safe combustion from the same room. There has to
combustion from the same room. There has to be adequate
be adequate ventilation to replace exhausted air and
ventilation to replace exhausted air and thus avoid the
thus avoid the back-flow of gases into the room from
back- ow of gases into the room from appliances burning
appliances burning other fuels, including open fires,
other fuels, including open res, when operating the tumble
when operating the tumble dryer. If in doubt, consult
dryer. If in doubt, consult the appliance manufacturers.
the appliance manufacturers.
Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see Installation
Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see
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Installation Instructions for minimum clearances).
Instructions for minimum clearances).
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
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dryer.Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously,
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when
especially when exposed to heat sources such as in
exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The
a tumble dryer. The items become warm causing an
items become warm causing an oxidation reaction in the oil.
oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation creates heat.
Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items
If the heat cannot escape, the items can become hot
can become hot enough to catch re. Piling, stacking or
enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-
storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping
affected items can prevent heat from escaping and so
and so create a re hazard.
create a fire hazard.
If it is unavoidable to dry in the dryer items that have been
If it is unavoidable to dry in the dryer items that have
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soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol,
been soiled with substances such as cooking oil,
petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers,
removers, or that have been contaminated by hair care
turpentine, waxes and wax removers, or that have
products, should be washed in hot water with an extra
been contaminated by hair care products, they should
be washed in hot water with an extra amount of
amount of detergent before being dried in the dryer. These
detergent before being dried in the dryer. These items
items may give off vapours that could ignite or explode. Such
may give off vapours that could ignite or explode. Such
washing will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
washing will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
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children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
(including children under 8 years of age) with reduced
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
they have been given supervision or instructions concerning
experience and knowledge, unless they have been
use of the appliance by persons responsible for their safety.
given supervision or instructions concerning use of
the appliance by persons responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
Cleaning and user maintenance by children must be
play with the appliance.
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supervised.
The dryer should not be used if industrial chemicals have
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
been used for cleaning.
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not play with the appliance.
Children less than 3 years of age should be kept away
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from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
The dryer should not be used if industrial chemicals
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have been used for cleaning.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Remove all objects from pockets, such as lighters and
Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
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matches, before placing items in the dryer.
remove the doors to the drying compartment.
Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
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Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. A door
remove the doors to the drying compartment.
switch is tted for your safety.
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
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Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
A door switch is fitted for your safety.
to the weather.
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
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Do not tamper with controls.
to the weather.
Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be
Do not tamper with controls.
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faulty.
Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears
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Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
to be faulty.
any maintenance unless speci cally recommended in this
Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
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Use and Care Guide. Repairs and servicing should only
any maintenance unless specifically recommended in
be carried out by competent service personnel.
the Use and Care Guide. Repairs and servicing should
only be carried out by competent service personnel.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
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softener or product. Follow their instructions.
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the
fabric softener or product. Follow their instructions.
Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load. Do not
operate dryer without lint screen in place.
Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load.
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Do not operate dryer without lint screen in place.
Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings and
Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings and
adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
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adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation
lint, dust, and dirt.
of lint, dust, and dirt.
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
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cleaned periodically by quali ed service personnel.
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.
See "Electrical Requirements" for earthing instructions.
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Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer.
Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer.
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The nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
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(cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a
(cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a
temperature that ensures the items will not be damaged.
temperature that ensures the items will not be damaged.
Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
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waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles, and clothes
pillows tted with foam rubber pads must only be dried
or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads must only be
on a clothesline.
dried on a clothesline.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly quali ed
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer cycle before
WARNING:
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Never stop a tumble dryer cycle before the
the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly
end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed
removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
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