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:
nRead all instructions before using the dryer.nBefore the dryer is removed from service or dis-
carded, remove the door to the drying compart-
nMake sure the room containing the dryer has an
ment.
adequate air supply for gas combustion and/or
drying operation. A window or equivalent means nDo not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
of ventilation must be opened in the room when A door switch is fitted for your safety.
the dryer is in use (an equivalent form of opening
nDo not install or store the dryer where it will be
includes an adjustable louvre, hinged panel, or
exposed to the weather.
other means of ventilation that opens directly to
nDo not tamper with controls.
outside air).
nDo not continue to use this appliance if it appears
nKeep a minimum clearance of 10 cm (4 in.) between
the rear of the dryer and any wall.to be faulty.
nDo not repair or replace any part of the dryer or
nThe operation of this appliance may affect the
attempt any maintenance unless specifically recom-
operation of other types of gas appliances which
mended in this Use and Care Guide. Repairs and ser-
take their air supply for safe combustion from the
vicing should only be carried out by competent
same room. If in doubt, consult the appliance
service personnel.
manufacturers.
nDo not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
nDo not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
Installation Instructions for minimum clearances).
the fabric softener or product.
nDo not place items exposed to cooking oils in
nDo not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber
your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils
or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a load to catch fire.nAlways use the cool-down period at end of drying
nDo not dry articles that have been previouslycycle to avoid a heat build-up in stored clothes.
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted withnClean lint screen before or after each load. Do not
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, cooking oils, or operate dryer without lint screen in place.
other flammable, or explosive substances as they
nKeep area around the exhaust and inlet openings and
give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation
nDo not allow children to play on or in the dryer.of lint, dust, and dirt.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
nThe interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
the dryer is used near children.
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
nSee Installation Instructions for earthing requirements.
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