Important User Information - Whirlpool AWG 788 Instructions For Use Manual

IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

These notes are provided in the interest of safety.
You must read them before installing or using the appliance.
–This tumble dryer is intended for NORMAL DOMESTIC USE ONLY.
- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
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supervision
- Adequate ventilation must be provided to avoid back flow of gases into the room from appliances
burning other fuels, including open fires.
- Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from appliances
burning gas or other fuel.
–Please note it is not recommended that the dryer is placed directly next to ovens or cookers as the
performance of the dryer may be affected.
–A carpet must not obstruct the ventilation openings in the base of the dryer.
–Do not stack the tumble dryer on top of other appliances without the correct stacking kit.
–Any electrical work required to install the appliance should be carried out by a qualified person.
–It is important to clean the lint filter after each drying cycle or the restrictions to airflow will extend
drying times and could cause the safety cut-out to trip.
–Under no circumstances should anything other than the recommended articles be placed in the tumble
dryer.
–The tumble dryer should be serviced by an appointed service organisation and only genuine parts used.
–It is dangerous to alter or modify the product in any way other than fitting authorized accessories.
–We recommend that the appliance is unplugged each time after use. It should always be disconnected
from the electricity supply for long periods (i.e. weekends, if it is to be left unattended for holidays etc.)
–The rear of the dryer gets quite hot during use. Position the dryer so that the back is not accessible while
in operation, but ensure that the sides have a space available to allow airflow.
–The special mains cable and plug assembly must only be replaced with a genuine part by the
manufacturer or his service agents in order to avoid a hazard.
- It is important to clean fluff from the window of the dryer and around the door seal after each drying
cycle. Failure to do so could result in water leaking.
WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of a drying cycle unless all items are quickly
removed and spread out so that heat is dissipated.
Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
DO NOT use a two-way adaptor, or extension lead. The dryer must be connected to its own socket.
DO NOT block the air inlets at the base and side of your dryer.
DO NOT allow fluff to accumulate around the tumble dryer. Risk of fire
DO NOT exceed the recommended maximum load.
DO NOT dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer
DO NOT place articles in the dryer if anything other than a water solution has been used in the cleaning
process.
DO NOT attempt to dry dripping wet articles.
DO NOT use the tumble dryer if you suspect that it is damaged in any way. Under no circumstances
should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause serious injury. Consult your local appointed service engineer and insist on genuine spare parts.