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. The dryer should not be used if industrial chemicals have
 Gas dryers should only be installed in a room if the room been used for cleaning.
meets the appropriate ventilation requirements specified in  Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
the national installation regulations. Make sure the room remove the doors to the drying compartment.
containing the dryer has an adequate air supply for gas  Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. A door
combustion and/or drying operation. A window or equivalent switch is fitted for your safety.
means of ventilation must be opened in the room when the
 Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
dryer is in use (an equivalent form of opening includes an to the weather.
adjustable louvre, hinged panel, or
other means of ventilation that opens directly to outside air). Do not tamper with controls.
 Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be
 Keep a minimum clearance of 10 cm (4 in.) between the rear faulty.
of the dryer and any wall.
 The operation of this appliance may affect the operation of  Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
other types of gas appliances which take their air supply for any maintenance unless specifically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide. Repairs and servicing should only
safe combustion from the same room. There has to be be carried out by competent service personnel.
adequate ventilation to replace exhausted air and thus avoid
the back-flow of gases into the room from appliances  Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
burning other fuels, including open fires, when operating the unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
tumble dryer. If in doubt, consult the appliance softener or product. Follow their instructions.
manufacturers. Â Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load. Do not
 Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see Installation operate dryer without lint screen in place.
Instructions for minimum clearances). Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings and
 Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Oil-adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of
affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when lint, dust, and dirt.
exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer. The  The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
items become warm causing an oxidation reaction in the oil. cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape, the items  See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.
can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or  If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping
and so create a fire hazard.manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid hazard.
 If it is unavoidable to dry in the dryer items that have been  Do not use an extension cord or a portable outlet device
soiled with substances such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol,
petrol, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax with this dryer.
removers, or that have been contaminated by hair care  Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer.
products, should be washed in hot water with an extra  Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
amount of detergent before being dried in the dryer. These waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes or
items may give off vapours that could ignite or explode. Such pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should only be dried
washing will reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.using the Air Dry (no heat) Cycle.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including  The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental (cool down cycle) to ensure that the items are left at a
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless temperature that ensures the items will not be damaged.
they have been given supervision or instructions concerning
WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer cycle before the
use of the appliance by persons responsible for their safety. end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed
 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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