IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WA To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basicRNING:
precautions, including the following:
Read all instructions before using the dryer. Before the dryer is removed from service or
Gas dryers should only be installed in a room if the discarded, remove the doors to the drying
room meets the appropriate ventilation requirements compartment.
specified in the national installation regulations. Make Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. A
sure the room containing the dryer has an adequate door switch is fitted for your safety.
air supply for gas combustion and/or drying Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
operation. A window or equivalent means of exposed to the weather.
ventilation must be opened in the room when the
dryer is in use (an equivalent form of opening Do not tamper with controls.
includes an adjustable louvre, hinged panel, or Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to
other means of ventilation that opens directly to be faulty.
outside air). Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or
attempt any maintenance unless specifically
Keep a minimum clearance of 10 cm (4 in.) between recommended in this Use and Care Guide. Repairs
the rear of the dryer and any wall.and servicing should only be carried out by
The operation of this appliance may affect the competent service personnel.
operation of other types of gas appliances which take
their air supply for safe combustion from the same Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
room. There has to be adequate ventilation to replace static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
exhausted air and thus avoid the back-flow of gases the fabric softener or product.
into the room from appliances burning other fuels, Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam
including open fires, when operating the tumble rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
dryer. If in doubt, consult the appliance Always use the cool-down period at end of drying
manufacturers. cycle to avoid a heat build-up in stored clothes.
Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load. Do
Installation Instructions for minimum clearances).not operate dryer without lint screen in place.
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
load to catch fire. The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.
dry-cleaning solvents, cooking oils, or other If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
flammable, or explosive substances as they give off the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
vapours that could ignite or explode.qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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