Safety Instructions - Whirlpool FreshCare WFWDC96 User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using the appliance, read these safety
instructions. Keep them nearby for future reference.
These instructions and the appliance itself provide
important safety warnings, to be observed at all
times. The manufacturer declines any liability for
failure to observe these safety instructions, for
inappropriate use of the appliance or incorrect
setting of controls.
Very young children (0-3 years) should be
kept away from the appliance. Young children
(3-8 years) should be kept away from the
appliance unless continuously supervised.
Children from 8 years old and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge can use this appliance only if they
are supervised or have been given instructions
on safe use and understand the hazards
involved. Children must not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be carried out by children without
supervision. Never open the door forcibly or use
it as a step.
PERMITTED USE
CAUTION:
The appliance is not intended to
be operated by means of an external switching
device, such as a timer, or separate remote
controlled system.
This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as: staff
kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments; farm houses; by clients
in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other
residential environments.
Do not load the machine above the
maximum capacity (kg of dry cloth) indicated in
the programme table.
This appliance is not for professional use. Do
not use the appliance outdoors.
Do not use any solvents (e.g. turpentine,
benzene), detergents containing solvents,
scouring powder, glass or general purpose
cleaners, or flammable fluids; do not machine
wash fabrics that have been treated with
solvents or flammable liquids.
Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble
dryer.
Items that have been soiled with substances
such as cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol,
kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes and
wax removers should be washed in hot water
with an extra amount of detergent before being
dried in the tumble dryer.
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IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVE
Items such as foam rubber (latex foam),
shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed
articles and clothes or pillows fitted with foam
rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble
dryer.
Fabric softeners, or similar products, should
be used as specified by the fabric softener
instructions.
The final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs
without heat (cool down cycle) to ensure that
the items are left at a temperature that ensures
that the items will not be damaged.
Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of
the drying cycle unless all items are quickly
removed and spread out so that the heat is
dissipated.
During the drying phase, the door tends to
get quite hot.
Do not use the appliance to dry clothes that
have been washed with flammable solvents
(e.g. trichlorethylene).
Do not use the appliance to dry foam rubber
or similar elastomers.
Make sure that the water tap is turned on
during the drying cycles.
Remove all objects from pockets such as
lighters and matches.
INSTALLATION
The appliance must be handled and installed
by two or more persons - risk of injury. Use
protective gloves to unpack and install - risk of
cuts.
If you want to stack a dryer on top of your
washing machine, first contact our After-Sales
Service or your specialist dealer to verify
whether this is possible. This is only possible if
the dryer is attached to the washing machine by
means of appropriate stacking kit available
through our After- Sales Service or your
specialist dealer.
Move the appliance without lifting it by the
worktop or top lid.
Installation, including water supply (if any)
and electrical connections and repairs must be
carried out by a qualified technician. Do not
repair or replace any part of the appliance
unless specifically stated in the user manual.
Keep children away from the installation site.
After unpacking the appliance, make sure that it
has not been damaged during transport. In the
event of problems, contact the dealer or your
nearest After-sales Service. Once installed,
packaging waste (plastic, styrofoam parts etc.)