If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain
vegetable or cooking oil or have been
contaminated by hair care products be placed
in a tumble dryer they should first be washed
in hot water with extra detergent -this will
reduce, but not eliminate, the hazard.
The 'cool down' cycle of tumble dryers should
be used lo reduce the temperature of the
items. They should not be removed from the
tumble dryer or piled or stacked while hot.
Items that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in or spotted with
petrol/gasolne, dry-cleaning solvents or
other flammable or explosive substances
should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Highly flammable substances commonly
used in domestic environments include
acetone, denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline,
kerosene, spot removers(some brands),
turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
Items containing foam rubber (also known
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as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber,
like materials should not be dried in a
tumble dyer on a heat setting.
Foam rubber materials can, when heated,
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
Ÿ Fabric softeners or similar products should
not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate
the effects of static electricity unless this
practice is specifically recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or
product.
Ÿ Undergarments that contain metal
reinforcements should not be placed in a
tumble dryer.
Damage to the tumble dryer can result if
metal reinforcements come loose during
drying. When available a drying rack could be
used for such items.
Ÿ Plastic articles such as shower caps or
babies' waterproof napkin covers should
not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Ÿ Rubber-backed articles, clothes fitted with
foam rubber pads, pillows, galoshes and
rubber-coaled tennis shoes should not be
placed in a tumble dryer.
Operating guide
1. Preparation:
- In standby state, ensure the appliance is in
normal condition.
2. Loading the dryer:
- Open the door and place clothes in the drum.
Do not exceed the rated drying capacity.
- Close the door and ensure no clothes are
caught in the door.
3. Selecting a programme:
- Choose the drying time or programme
according to your needs.
4. Starting the dryer:
- Press the Start/Pause button on the door to
begin drying.
5. Finishing:
- The dryer will stop after one or two minutes.
- Remove the dried clothes.
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