Precautions And General Recommendations - Whirlpool AZB 7570 Instructions For Use Manual

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
To minimise the risk of fire in the tumble dryer,
the following precautions should be observed:
• Oil-soaked items 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 item can become hot enough to
catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-soaked items
can prevent heat from escaping and so create a fire
hazard.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
• Ensure that the appliance is maintained as shown in
the section "Maintenance and cleaning".
• Ensure that the appliance is installed as per the
instructions above.
• Items that have been soiled with substances such as
cooking oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene, spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers
must be washed in hot water with an extra amount
of detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer.
• Do not use flammable cleaning agents.
• Do not use the tumble dryer if chemicals have been
used for cleaning.
• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and
clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads must
not be dried in the tumble dryer.
• Fabric softeners or similar products should be used
as specified in the fabric softener instructions.
• Remove all objects from pockets, such as lighters and
matches.
• Never use or store flammable materials near to the
dryer.
• 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.
• Warning: rear panel may be hot.
• The dryer is suitable for indoor use only.
• Do not use extension leads or multiple adaptors.
• Always set the programme/time selector knob to the
"0" position after use. This prevents the dryer from
being switched on accidentally.
• Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance, switch off
the dryer and disconnect it from the mains supply.
• To clean the outside of the dryer, use a neutral
detergent and a damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive detergents.
• The final phase of a drying cycle always occurs
without heat (cool-down phase) so that the items are
left at a temperature which ensures that they will not
be damaged.
• Wipe away any lint from the door seal and the door
using a damp cloth.
• If the lint filter mesh is clogged, clean it with water
and a soft brush.
• Since lint can penetrate through the filter, it is
necessary to clean the entire filter area (including
below the filter) from time to time using a brush, a
damp cloth or a vacuum cleaner.
EC Declaration of Conformity
• This dryer has been designed, constructed and
distributed in compliance with the safety
requirements of EC Directives:
• 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
• 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive
• This appliance is marked according to the European
directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
• By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
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