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Risk of explosion
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Do not attempt to dry clothes which have been soiled with flammable liquids inside
the dryer without washing them thoroughly by hand beforehand. Do not allow
flammable or combustible materials such as gas, petrol, alcohol or lacquer in the
appliance.
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If clothes which are dirtied in this way need to be dried, the hazard can be
mitigated but not eliminated by washing first in hot water with extra detergent.
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Do not connect or disconnect the power plug in the event of a gas leak.
Risk of fire/short circuit or electric leakage
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Do not install the appliance close to an open fire or other sources of heat.
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Do not place any burning candles or lit cigarettes on the appliance.
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Do not install the appliance in areas prone to damp or water ingress as water on
the electrical components can damage the appliance and/or pose a hazard.
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Do not install the dryer in areas exposed to direct sunshine or the plastic
components and rubber components may become aged.
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Do not use pressurised water on the appliance when cleaning it.
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Do not use the appliance to dry cushions, quilts and the like, as these items
accumulate heat and can pose a fire hazard.
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When using stain remover on your laundry, ensure you run an extra rinse cycle prior
to loading the tumble dryer.
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Ensure all pockets are empty prior to loading laundry into the tumble dryer.
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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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Ensure the openings in the base are not obstructed by
carpets.
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Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used
for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other
fuels.
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