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Important safety information
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
InstallationGeneral safety
? Any electrical work required to install this appliance? It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
should be carried out by a qualified electrician orto modify this product in any way.
competent person.? Under no circumstances should you attempt to
? Care must be taken to ensure that the appliancerepair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious
? If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor,malfunctioning. Contact your local Electrolux
Service Centre. Always insist on genuine
please adjust the feet in order to allow air toElectrolux spare parts.
circulate freely.
? This tumble dryer is designed to be vented through
to the open air. It should have its own ventilation
Child safety
system which should not be joined with any other
ventilation system connected to any other? Children are often not aware of how dangerous
appliance.electrical appliances can be. When the machine is
working, children should be carefully supervised
and not be allowed to play with the appliance.
Use
? The packaging components (e.g. plastic film,
? This appliance is designed for domestic use only. Ifpolystyrene) can be dangerous to children - danger
the machine is used for any other purposes or isof suffocation! Keep them out of children?s reach.
not used correctly, the manufacturer accepts no? Make sure that children or pets do not climb into
responsibility for any damage that might occur.the drum.
? Always unplug the appliance after use.? When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with
? Clothes which are dripping wet should not be
placed in the dryer.the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in
? Danger of explosion: Never tumble dry items thatorder to prevent children from becoming trapped
inside while playing.
have been in contact with inflammable solvents
(petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning fluid and
the like). As these substances are volatile, they
could cause an explosion. Tumble dry only items
washed with water.
? Please make sure that no gas lighters have
accidentally been left in pockets of garments to be
loaded into appliance.
? Do not dry canvas shoes or sports shoes, as they
could get stuck between the door and the drum,
thus blocking this latter.
? Leave the door slightly ajar when the appliance is
not being used. This will allow the seal to be
preserved.
? Clean fluff filters after using the tumble dryer. To
prevent fire risks, do not use the appliance if the
fluff filters are damaged or without filters.
? Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the dryer.
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