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NOTES AND ADVICE FOR THE USER
This appliance has been designed for use as a
domestic drier. Any other use is considered as
improper and therefore dangerous.
Keep this instruction book near to the appliance
always, so that it can be easily consulted when
necessary.
Any modifi cations or attempts to interfere with
the appliance can be dangerous for the user and
may damage the product.
On delivery of the appliance, check that it has
not been damaged during transport. If any
damage is discovered, report the matter to the
retailer immediately.
Do not cover the drier with washing or any other
items.
When positioning the appliance, ensure that the
power supply cable is not kinked or squashed
and is accessible.
Always close the door after using the drier.
This will prevent children from leaning on the
door and possibly overturning the drier.
The appliance must not be used by children
unless supervised.
Do not use the drier for drying dirty clothes.
Never dry items that have been soiled with
substances such as cooking oil, petroleum,
acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, stain
removers, turpentine, wax.
Remove these substances in a hot wash using
an additional quantity of detergent prior to
loading the items in the drier.
Do not dry items such as foam rubber, latex,
raincoats, waterproof fabrics, rubber mats,
preformed items, clothes or cushions with foam
rubber inserts, as these may melt and damage
other items in the washing or even the appliance
itself.
Fabric softeners, or similar products, must be
used respecting the manufacturer's instructions
on the packaging.
If the appliance is sold or given away, remember
to hand over this instruction book with it. This will
help the new owner use the drier both correctly
and safely.
Do not attempt to repair any appliance faults
alone, in that repairs carried out by a non-
professional may cause serious damage
and will invalidate any rights to repairs under
guarantee.
Repairs to the appliance can only be carried
out by personnel authorised by the customer
service centres. All repairs must make use of
original spare parts only.
Spin dry or wring the washing well before
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loading it into the drier. Spun dry washing will
dry quicker.
Clean the filter thoroughly each time the
drier is used in order to guarantee perfect air
circulation.
Never insert or remove the plug from the mains
socket with wet hands.
The drier must be connected to a mains socket
fi tted with an effi cient earth complying with
current safety standards.
Do not use extension leads or multiple plug
adapters to connect the appliance to the mains
supply.
Do not expose the appliance to atmospheric
agents.
When servicing or cleaning the appliance,
remember to disconnect it from the mains
supply.
Do not pull the power supply cable to unplug
the appliance from the mains supply. Pull the
plug only.
This appliance is marked as complying
with European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Make sure that the product is disposed of in a
correct manner. The user is obliged to contribute
towards preventing any negative consequences
for health and the environment.
The symbol
affi xed to the product or
accompanying documents signifi es that the
product must not be treated as normal domestic
refuse, but must be delivered to an authorised
collection centre to enable the electric and
electronic equipment to be recycled.
When disposing of the appliance, comply with
local waste disposal regulations.
For further information on the treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, refer to
the appropriate offi ces, local domestic waste
collection service or the retailer from where the
appliance was purchased.
Warning!!! Surfaces on which
this symbol appears may heat up
during normal operation.
THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT BE HELD
R E S P O N S I B L E F O R A N Y I N C I D E N T S
RESULTING FROM NON-COMPLIANCE WITH
SAFETY STANDARDS OR THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK.
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