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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVED
This symbol reminds you to read this instruction manual.
Before using the appliance, read these safety instructions.
Keep them nearby for future reference. These instructions and
the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to
be observed at all times. The manufacturer declines any
liability for failure to observe these safety instructions,
for inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect setting
of controls.
Very young children (0-3 years) should be kept away
from the appliance. Young children (3-8 years) should be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
Children from 8 years old and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge can use this appliance only
if they are supervised or have been given instructions on
safe use and understand the hazards involved. Children
must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance must not be carried out by children without
supervision.
WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of
the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and
spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
Items that have been soiled with substances such as cook-
ing oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot remov-
ers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers and items such
as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps, waterproof tex-
tiles, rubber-backed articles and clothes or pillows tted
with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble
dryer. Remove all objects from pockets, such as lighters and
matches. Do not use the tumble dryer if industrial chemicals
have been used to clean it.
Oil-soaked items should not be dried in the tumble
dryer due to their high ammability.
Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step.
PERMITTED USE
CAUTION: The appliance is not intended to be operated
by means of an external switching device, such as a timer,
or separate remote controlled system.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as: sta kitchen areas in shops,
oces and other working environments; farm houses; by
clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential
environments.
This appliance is not for professional use. Do not use
the appliance outdoors.
Do not store explosive or ammable substances (e.g.
gasoline or aerosol cans) inside or near the appliance - risk
of re.
Do not load the machine above the maximum capacity
(kg of dry cloth) indicated in the programme table.
Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
Take care that no lint or dust has accumulated around
the dryer.
Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as
specied by the fabric softener instructions.
Do not overdry the laundry.
INSTALLATION
The appliance must be handled and installed by two
or more persons - risk of injury. Use protective gloves to
unpack and install - risk of cuts.
Installation, including water supply (if any), electrical
connections and repairs must be carried out by a qualied
technician. Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specically stated in the user manual.
Keep children away from the installation site. After unpacking
the appliance, make sure that it has not been damaged
during transport. In the event of problems, contact the
dealer or your nearest After-sales Service. Once installed,
packaging waste (plastic, styrofoam parts etc.) must be
stored out of reach of children - risk of suffocation. The
appliance must be disconnected from the power supply
before any installation operation - risk of electric shock.
During installation, make sure the appliance does not
damage the power cable - risk of re or electric shock. Only
activate the appliance when the installation has been
completed.
Install the dryer in rooms with adequate ventilation
(open door, ventilation grid or slot larger than 500 cm2) in
order to avoid the backow of gases into the room from
appliances burning other fuels, including open fires. If
the dryer is installed under a worktop, provide a distance
of 10 mm between the upper panel of the dryer and any
objects above it, and 15 mm between the sides of the
appliance and the walls or furniture units adjacent to it.
If the dryer is installed near to a gas or coal stove, provide
a heat insulating plate (85 cm x 57 cm) in between, as the
side facing the stove is covered with aluminium foil.
Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which
is used for discharging fumes from appliances burning gas
or other fuels.
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.
The appliance shall be placed against the wall to limit
access to its rear side.
Take care not to use a carpet which obstructs ventilation
openings in the base of the dryer.
If you want to stack the dryer on a washing machine,
rst contact our After-Sales Service or your specialist dealer
to verify the complete list of suitable models. The stacking
is only possible if the dryer is attached to the washing
machine by means of the appropriate stacking kit available
through our After- Sales Service or your specialist dealer.
Instructions for the correct assembly are supplied with the
stacking kit.