Safety Information - Zanussi TC 180 Instruction Booklet

Safety information

Before installing and first using the tumble dryer, read this instruction booklet carefully, including
its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that
all people using the dryer are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these
instructions and make sure they remain with the tumble dryer if it is moved or sold, so that
everyone using it through its life can be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
Installation and servicing
All installation work should be done by a qualified or
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competent person. Any servicing must be carried by
a qualified and authorised engineer. Work performed
by persons with inadequate knowledge may adversely
affect the satisfactory functioning of the product and
may cause personal injury or damage. Before any work
is carried out on the tumble dryer, it must be isolated
from the electrical supply. To do this the power plug
must be removed from the wall socket.
The machine is heavy, so take care when moving it.
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This appliance must be installed in a clean, dry envi-
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ronment. Cabinet damage, which is not covered by
guarantee, could result if this recommendation is not
followed.
The power cable must be plugged into an earthed
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socket, which must be easily accessible. Permanent
installation must only be carried out by an authorised
electrician or competent person.
If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced
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by a Service Force engineer. Please contact your
local service centre on 08705 929 929.
Make sure that the power cable is not nipped or other-
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wise damaged when moving the machine when
installing or cleaning etc.
The ventilation opening at the bottom of the door should
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not be obstructed if the dryer is on a carpeted floor.
The adjustable feet must not be removed, these
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ensure that the underside of the dryer is ventilated.
Servicing and possible repairs must be carried out by
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a Service Force engineer. Always insist on genuine
spare parts. Never try to repair the machine yourself.
Child Safety
The tumble dryer should be used by adults only. Do not
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let children play with the controls or other parts of it.
Do not allow children to play with the packaking. Risk
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of suffocation.
Before loading the machine, check that there are no
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foreign objects or pets inside the drum.
During Use
This dryer is intended only for normal domestic drying of
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laundry and only in accordance with these instructions.
Using it for other purposes could lead to physical injury
or damage to property and invalidate the guarantee.
Care must be taken when removing or replacing the
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condensor as it can be awkward and heavy.
Do not overload the dryer (see "Using your appliance").
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Never start the dryer unless the fluff filter is clean and
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correctly in place, or if the fluff filter is damaged (this
could cause overheating or damage your laundry).
Get into the habit of cleaning the condenser at regular
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intervals. Keeping the condenser as clean as possible
makes the dryer more efficient and means shorter
drying times.
Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the dryer.
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As some bulky items such as duvets and eiderdowns
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should be dried in large commercial machines because
of their bulk, check with the manufacturer of the item if
it is suitable for drying in a domestic machine, even if
the dry weight of the item is within the limit advised.
Laundry which has been in contact with chemicals such
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as dry cleaning fluid and similar, should not be dried in
the machine, since volatile chemicals can be a fire risk.
The following items/materials should not be dried in
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the machine either:
– Pillows, cushions, down-filled items etc. (these
cause a build-up of heat and can make the dryer
overheat)
– Wool, on account of its tendency to mat
– Especially sensitive textiles, such as synthetic
curtains, silk etc.
– Garments made of foam rubber or rubber-like
materials must not be dried in the machine.
Make sure that the machine is disconnected from the
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power supply during cleaning and maintenance work.
Always switch off and unplug the appliance after use.
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When removing the electrical plug, grip the plug, not
the cable. Never touch the switch or plug with wet
hands!
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