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WASHER SAFETY
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the washer, follow basic precautions, including the
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
following:
precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the washer.
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Read all instructions before using the dryer.
Keep a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) between the
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Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in,
rear of the dryer and any wall.
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with petrol, dry-cleaning
solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as
The operation of this appliance may affect the operation of
other types of appliances which take their air supply for safe
they give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
combustion from the same room. There has to be adequate
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Do not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other
ventilation to replace exhausted air and thus avoid the
flammable or explosive substances to the wash water.
back- ow of gases into the room from appliances burning
other fuels, including open res, when operating the tumble
These substances give off vapours that could ignite or
dryer. If in doubt, consult the appliance manufacturers.
explode.
Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see Installation
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced
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Instructions for minimum clearances).
in a hot water system that has not been used for 2 weeks
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when
water system has not been used for such a period, before
exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The
using the washer, turn on all hot water taps and let the
items become warm causing an oxidation reaction in the oil.
water flow from each for several minutes. This will release
Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items
any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,
can become hot enough to catch re. Piling, stacking or
do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping
and so create a re hazard.
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The appliance must be disconnected from its power
source during service and when replacing parts. The
If it is unavoidable to dry in the dryer items that have been
power cord plug should be visible at all times once
soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol,
disconnected to verify that power remains removed.
petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers, or that have been contaminated by hair care
n This appliance is not intended for use by children or
products, should be washed in hot water with an extra
by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
amount of detergent before being dried in the dryer. These
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
items may give off vapours that could ignite or explode. Such
unless they have been given supervision or instructions
washing will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
concerning safe use of the appliance by persons
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
responsible for their safety. Such persons must also
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
understand the possible hazards involved during use.
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instructions concerning
use of the appliance by persons responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
The dryer should not be used if industrial chemicals have
been used for cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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n The appliance can be used by children age 8 years and
Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or
remove the doors to the drying compartment.
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge if
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. A door
they have been given supervision or instructions concerning
switch is tted for your safety.
safe use of the washer, and if they understand the hazards
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
involved.
to the weather.
n Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
Do not tamper with controls.
continuously supervised.
Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be
n This appliance is intended to be used in household and
faulty.
similar applications such as staff kitchen areas, shops,
Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
offices, other working environments, farm houses. It can also
any maintenance unless speci cally recommended in this
be used by clients in hotels, motels, other residential type
Use and Care Guide. Repairs and servicing should only
environments, bed and breakfast type environments, areas
be carried out by competent service personnel.
for communal use in blocks of flats, or in launderettes.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
n No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).
softener or product. Follow their instructions.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load. Do not
operate dryer without lint screen in place.
n It is recommended that fiberglass items not be washed in
coin-operated washers. If these items are washed in the
Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings and
washer, run the washer through a complete cycle to rinse
adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
away any residue that might be left in the washer.
lint, dust, and dirt.
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
n Cleaning and user maintenance by children must be
cleaned periodically by quali ed service personnel.
supervised.
See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.
Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer.
The nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
(cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a
temperature that ensures the items will not be damaged.
Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or
pillows tted with foam rubber pads must only be dried
on a clothesline.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly quali ed
person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING:
Never stop a tumble dryer cycle before the
end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed
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