Whirlpool 4KWED4915 Use And Care Manual page 3

1. DO NOT USE OR STORE PETROL OR OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN THIS APPLIANCE OR
NEAR THIS APPLIANCE.
2. DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.
3. DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
Read all instructions before using the dryer.
Read all instructions before using the dryer.
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Keep a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) between
Keep a minimum clearance of 100 mm (4 in.) between the
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the rear of the dryer and any wall.
The operation of this appliance may affect the operation
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of other types of appliances which take their air supply
for safe combustion from the same room. There has to
be adequate ventilation to replace exhausted air and
thus avoid the back-flow of gases into the room from
appliances burning other fuels, including open fires,
when operating the tumble dryer. If in doubt, consult
the appliance manufacturers.
Do not obstruct the air supply to the dryer (see
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Installation Instructions for minimum clearances).
Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
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Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially
when exposed to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer.
The items become warm, causing an oxidation reaction
in the oil. Oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot
escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire.
Piling, stacking, or storing oil-affected items can prevent
heat from escaping and so create a fire hazard.
If it is unavoidable to dry in the dryer items that have
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been soiled with substances such as cooking oil,
acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot removers,
turpentine, waxes and wax removers, or that have
been contaminated by hair care products, should be
washed in hot water with an extra amount of detergent
before being dried in the dryer. These items may give off
vapours that could ignite or explode. Such washing will
reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
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(including children under 8 years of age) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental 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.
Cleaning and user maintenance by children must be
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supervised.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
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play with the appliance.
Children less than 3 years of age should be kept away
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from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
The dryer should not be used if industrial chemicals have
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been used for cleaning.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
R emove all objects from pockets, such as lighters and
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matches, before placing items in the dryer.
Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
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remove the doors to the drying compartment.
Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
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A door switch is fitted for your safety.
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
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to the weather.
Do not tamper with controls.
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Do not continue to use this appliance if it appears to be
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faulty.
Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
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any maintenance unless specifically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide. Repairs and servicing should only
be carried out by competent service personnel.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
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unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product. Follow their instructions.
Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load.
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Do not operate dryer without lint screen in place.
Keep area around the exhaust and inlet openings and
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adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation
of lint, dust, and dirt.
The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
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cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
See Installation Instructions for earthing instructions.
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Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer.
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The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat
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(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,
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waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and clothes
or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads must only be dried
on a clothesline.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
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manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
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
and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
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