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WASHER SAFETY
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the
precautions, including the following:
following:
Read all instructions before using the washer.
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Read all instructions before using the dryer.
Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in,
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Keep a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) between the
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with petrol, dry-cleaning
rear of the dryer and any wall.
solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they
The operation of this appliance may affect the operation of
give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
other types of appliances which take their air supply for safe
Do not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable
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combustion from the same room. There has to be adequate
or explosive substances to the wash water. These
ventilation to replace exhausted air and thus avoid the
substances give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
back- ow of gases into the room from appliances burning
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be
other fuels, including open res, when operating the tumble
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produced in a hot water system that has not been used
dryer. If in doubt, consult the appliance manufacturers.
for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see Installation
If the hot water system has not been used for such a
Instructions for minimum clearances).
period, before using the washer, turn on all hot water
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
taps and let the water flow from each for several minutes.
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when
This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the
exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The
gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame
items become warm causing an oxidation reaction in the oil.
during this time.
Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items
The appliance must be disconnected from its power
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can become hot enough to catch re. Piling, stacking or
source during service and when replacing parts. The
storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping
power cord plug should be visible at all times once
and so create a re hazard.
disconnected to verify that power remains removed.
If it is unavoidable to dry in the dryer items that have been
This appliance is not intended for use by children or
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soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol,
by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
removers, or that have been contaminated by hair care
they have been given supervision or instructions concerning
products, should be washed in hot water with an extra
safe use of the appliance by persons responsible for their
amount of detergent before being dried in the dryer. These
safety. Such persons must also understand the possible
items may give off vapours that could ignite or explode. Such
hazards involved during use.
washing will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
The appliance can be used by children age 8 years and
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above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge if
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
they have been given supervision or instructions concerning
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
safe use of the washer, and if they understand the hazards
they have been given supervision or instructions concerning
involved.
use of the appliance by persons responsible for their safety.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
continuously supervised
play with the appliance.
The dryer should not be used if industrial chemicals have
been used for cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
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Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
applications such as staff kitchen areas, shops, offices, other
remove the doors to the drying compartment.
working environments, farm houses. It can also be used by
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. A door
clients in hotels, motels, other residential type environments,
switch is tted for your safety.
bed and breakfast type environments, areas for communal use
in blocks of flats, or in launderettes.
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything
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that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
Do not tamper with controls.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be
faulty.
It is recommended that fiberglass items not be washed in
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coin-operated washers. If these items are washed in the
Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
washer, run the washer through a complete cycle to rinse
any maintenance unless speci cally recommended in this
away any residue that might be left in the washer.
Use and Care Guide. Repairs and servicing should only
Cleaning and user maintenance by children must be
be carried out by competent service personnel.
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supervised.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
Do not allow children to play on, in, or with the washer.
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
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Close supervision of children is necessary when the washer
softener or product. Follow their instructions.
is used near children.
Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load. Do not
Before the washer is removed from service or discarded,
operate dryer without lint screen in place.
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remove the door or lid.
Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings and
Do not reach into the washer if the basket, tub, or agitator
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adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
is moving.
lint, dust, and dirt.
The appliance inlet, power supply cord, and retainer
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The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
bracket must remain fully assembled and connected. If
cleaned periodically by quali ed service personnel.
any component becomes damaged and/or disconnected,
See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.
the appliance must be unplugged and the damaged
Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer.
component must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to
The nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
avoid a hazard.
(cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a
temperature that ensures the items will not be damaged.
Do not install or store the washer where it will be exposed
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to the weather.
Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or
Do not tamper with controls.
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pillows tted with foam rubber pads must only be dried
After installation, access to mains plug must be maintained
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on a clothesline.
at all times in order to ensure immediate deactivation of the
washer in case of emergency.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly quali ed
person in order to avoid a hazard.
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WARNING:
Never stop a tumble dryer cycle before the
end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed
and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
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