For your safety
IMPORTANT
Using your Tumble Dryer is easy.
Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your
Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time.
NEVER
Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer.
NEVER
Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer, the air outlet or vent hose
to be obstructed.
NEVER
Direct the vent hose outlet towards the air intake at the back of the
machine.
NEVER
Allow the tumble dryer to recycle exhaust air.
NEVER
Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum.
NEVER
Tumble dry without the filter in position.
NEVER
Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place
dripping wet items in the drum.
NEVER
Use the dryer on a carpeted floor where the pile height would
prevent air from entering the dryer from the base.
NEVER
Allow lint to collect around the dryer.
NEVER
Add liquid fabric conditioner to the dryer, use liquid conditioner in the
final rinse of your wash.
NEVER
Use the dryer for commercial drying, the dryer is only suitable for
domestic use.
NEVER
Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting.
NEVER
Tumble articles that have NOT been well washed in water and
detergent then well rinsed and spun.
NEVER
Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning.
NEVER
Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such
as: petrol, oil, paint, hair lacquer, creams, cooking fat or oil.
NEVER
Tumble dry: rubber, foam rubber, plastic, plastic foam, nappy pants
or liners, polythene or paper.
Large, very bulky items including duvets and sleeping bags.
NEVER
Never attempt to stand on top of your dryer, it is not designed for
such use and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such
abuse.
NEVER
Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands.
IMPORTANT
A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED
TUMBLE DRYER.
WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF, REMOVE THE PLUG AND
CLOSE THE DOOR.
For your safety
ALWAYS
When the dryer is not in use, switch off, remove plug, and
close the door.
ALWAYS
Comply with the specified electrical requirements.
ALWAYS
Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate
ventilation. (see "Where to put and vent your dryer")
ALWAYS
Use the vent hose for optimum drying performance.
ALWAYS
Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on
the control.
ALWAYS
Clean the filter, it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff
at all times.
ALWAYS
Observe the rules for drying garments:
In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a
tumble dryer unless they are labelled 'Superwash',
'Machine washable' or have the 'May be tumble dried'
symbol:
If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine.
Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool
shrinkage is irreversible, i.e. it will not stretch back to
the original size and shape.
ALWAYS
Buy genuine accessories and spares.
Electrical Requirements
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed!
REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT
REQUIREMENTS. (See diagram for location.)
The dryer should be connected to the mains supply via a suitable
socket which is accessible after installing your dryer.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following:
GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE
BROWN
If a replacement plug is to be fitted, the appropriate wire must be
connected to the correct terminal,the cut-off plug must be disposed
of safely. DO NOT leave where it can be inserted into a socket and
create a shock hazard.
Should the mains lead ever require replacing at any time please
Changing the
contact your nearest Service Centre. A charge will be made for the
mains cable
replacement of the mains lead or if you require a longer lead.
The mains lead must only be replaced by a specially prepared
cable obtainable from your Spares Stockist and fitted by a
qualified electrician.
NOTE: IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY OF THE ABOVE CONSULT A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
CAUTION:
When the dryer is in use avoid touching the
rear of the dryer as it may be hot!
- NEUTRAL
- LIVE
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