Ventilation
Adequate ventilation must be
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provided in the room where the
tumble dryer is located to
prevent gases from appliances
burning other fuels, including
open fires, being drawn into
the room during operation of
the tumble dryer.
Install the rear of the appliance
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close to a wall or vertical surface.
There should be a gap of at
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least 12 mm between the
machine and any obstrubtions.
The inlet and outlet air should
be kept clear of obstruction.
Make sure carpets or rugs
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do not obstruct the base or any
of the ventilation openings.
Prevent items from falling or
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collecting behind the dryer as
these may obstruct the air inlet
and outlet.
Exhaust
air
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discharged into a flue which is
used for exhausting fumes
from appliances burning gas or
other fuels.
Check regularly that the air
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flowing around the dryer is not
restricted, avoiding accumulation
of dust and lint.
must
not
be
Check frequently the fluff filter
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after use, and clean, if necessary.
* Air outlet (depending on the
model).
The Laundry
Always refer to the laundry
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care labels for directions on
suitability for drying.
Fabric softeners, or similar
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products, should be used as
specified by the fabric softener
instructions.
Do not dry unwashed items in
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the tumble dryer.
Clothes should be spin dried or
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thoroughly wrung before they
are put into the tumble dryer.
Clothes that are dripping wet
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should not be put into the dryer.
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