Safety Reminders - Hoover Otsein OHDV6 Manual Del Usuario

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WARNING Check that the product has no
visible signs of damage before use. If damaged
do not use and please contact GIAS Service.
WARNING Do not use the product if the fluff
filter is not in position or is damaged; fluff
could be ignited.
WARNING Foam rubber materials can, under
certain circumstances, when heated become
ignited by spontaneous combustion. Foam
plastic, foam rubber and rubber-like material
are not suitable for tumble drying. Articles
made from these materials MUST NOT be
placed in the dryer.
Always refer to the laundry care labels for
directions on suitability for drying.
WARNING Misuse of a tumble dryer may
create a fire hazard.
WARNING Where the hot surface symbol
is located the temperature rise during operation
of the tumble dryer may be in excess of 60° C.
User's manual. This machine should only be
used for its intended purpose as described in
this manual. Ensure that it is fully understood
before operating.
Installation. This machine should not be
installed in a bathroom or shower room.
Never install the dryer against curtains and be
sure to prevent items from falling or collecting
behind the dryer.
Ventilation. Adequate ventilation must be
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.
Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue
which is used for exhausting fumes from
appliances burning gas or other fuels.
Check regularly that the air flowing through the
dryer is not restricted:
Check the fluff filter after use, and clean, if
necessary.
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Safety reminders

The venting hose or duct should be checked
periodically and any accumulation of fluff
removed.
The inlet and outlets should be kept free from
obstructions.
If the dryer is used frequently the period
between checks should be reduced accordingly.
Dryness. Clothes should be spin dried or
thoroughly wrung before they are put into the
tumble dryer. Clothes that are dripping wet
should NOT be put into the dryer.
Lighters and matches must not be left in
pockets and NEVER use flammable liquids
near the machine.
Glass fibre curtains should never be put in this
machine. Skin irritation may occur if other
garments are contaminated with the glass fibres.
Garments treated or contaminated with
flammable cleaning sprays or liquids such as
petrol, cooking oil or aerosol sprays must not be
put in this machine.
Lint or fluff must not be allowed to collect on
the floor around the outside of the machine.
Cool down period. The drum inside may be
very hot. Always allow the dryer to complete
the cool down period before removing the
laundry.
Faults. Do not continue to use this machine if it
appears to be faulty.
After use. Remove the plug from the electricity
supply. Always remove the plug before cleaning
the appliance.
Supply cord. If the supply cord on this
appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a
special cord which is only available from GIAS
Service or an authorised dealer.
GIAS Service. To ensure the continued safe and
efficient operation of this appliance we
recommend that any servicing or repairs are only
carried out by an authorised service engineer.