IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion,
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
• The appliance is not to be used by children or persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction.
Children being supervised not to play with the
appliance.
Exhaust/Ducting:
• The dryer exhaust system must be exhausted to the
outside of the dwelling. If the dryer is not exhausted
outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of
moisture will be expelled into the laundry area. An
accumulation of lint in any area of the home can create
a health and fire hazard.
• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4-inch (10.2
cm) diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or
for exhausting to the outside. Use of plastic or other
combustible ductwork can cause a fire. Punctured
ductwork can cause a fire if it collapses or becomes
otherwise restricted in use or during installation.
• Ductwork is not provided with the dryer, and you
should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The
end cap should have hinged dampers to prevent
backdraft when the dryer is not in use. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in fire or death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
That the appliance must not
•
be installed behind a lockable
door, a sliding door or a door
with a hinge on the opposite
side to that of the tumble
dryer, in such a way that a full
opening of the tumble dryer
door is restricted.
• Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue
which Is used for exhausting fumes from appliances
burning gas or other fuels.
• The exhaust duct must be 4 inches (10.2 cm) in
diameter with no obstructions. The exhaust duct
should be kept as short as possible. Make sure
to clean any old ducts before installing your new
dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
fire or death.
• DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other fasteners
which extend into the duct that could catch lint and
reduce the efficiency of the exhaust system. Secure
all joints with duct tape. For complete details,
follow the Installation Instructions. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in fire or death.
• In the appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, keep ventilation opening clear of
obstruction.
• Adequate ventilation has to be provided to avoid
the back flow of gases into the room from appliances
burning other fuels, including open fires Do not dry
unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
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