Important Safety Instructions; Safety Features - Asko T701 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
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Electrical installation, if required, must be done by
a licensed electrician.
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Read all instructions before using the appliance.
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Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
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Before the appliance is removed from service
or discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
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Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is
moving.
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Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.
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Do not tamper with controls.
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Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless the manufacturer gives written assurance that the
product will not damage a tumble dryer.
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Do not heat dry items containing:
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vinyl, plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured
rubberlike materials
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fiberglass
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wool unless the label specifies "washable"
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Do not heat dry items that have been dry-cleaned at
home.
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Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
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Keep the area around the exhaust opening and
adjacent areas free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and dirt.
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The interior of the machine and exhaust duct should
be cleaned periodically by an authorized ASKO
service agent.
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Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the
appliance or perform any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this guide.

SAFETY FEATURES

CHILD-SAFE DOOR CATCH
ASKO dryers have a child-safe magnetic door catch that
allows the door to be easily opened from the inside.
CHILD-SAFE START FEATURE
You can program Models T761 and T781 not to start
unless the Start button is held down for three seconds.
This is to prevent children from inadvertently starting
the machine. Refer to page 16 for instructions on how
to program this safety feature.
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The dryer is made and marked to facilitate recycling.
When it is no longer useful, contact your local refuse
collection service for advice on how to properly
dispose of the dryer for purposes of recycling.
WARNING!
This appliance must be properly grounded. Improper
connection of the equipment grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
The plug must be plugged into an appliance outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
To reduce the risk of fire, this appliance must be exhausted
outdoors or the equivalent. Do not exhaust into a chimney,
wall, ceiling or concealed space in a building.
WARNING!
Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents, cooking oils, other flammable or
explosive substances as they give off vapors that could
ignite or explode.
NOTE: This manual does not cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.
AUTOMATIC DOOR SWITCH
A door switch automatically stops the dryer when the door
is opened. The dryer will not start again until you close
the door and press the Start button.
OVERHEAT PROTECTION
ASKO dryers have an overheat protection switch that
automatically turns off the machine if the temperature
gets too high. Refer to page 3 for more information.