Safety Instructions - Whirlpool BI WDWG 961484 EU Bedienungsanleitung

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using the appliance, read these safety instruc-
tions. Keep them nearby for future reference. These
instructions and the appliance itself provide impor-
tant 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.
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.
IMPORTANT TO BE READ AND OBSERVE
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.) must be
stored out of reach of children - risk of suffocation.
The appliance must be disconnected from the
power supply before any installation operation -
risk of electric shock. During installation, make
sure the appliance does not damage the power
cable - risk of fire or electric shock. Only activate
the appliance when the installation has been
completed.
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