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Key safety guidelines to prevent hazards during dryer operation and use, focusing on prohibitions.
Crucial warning about child access to unattended dryers and immediate safety actions.
Essential steps and checks to ensure safe and proper use of the tumble dryer.
Warning to avoid touching the rear of the dryer during operation as it can be hot.
Details on power supply, voltage, current requirements, and fuse specifications for the dryer.
Guidance on plug wiring, replacement, and mains cable safety and replacement procedures.
Diagram and labels identifying the main external and internal components of the tumble dryer.
Important note for new dryers to wipe the drum before first use to remove transit dust.
Recommendations for dryer placement, avoiding heat sources and ensuring adequate airflow.
Instructions and warnings regarding stacking the dryer on a washing machine using a kit.
Steps for reversing the dryer door hinge for flexible installation options.
A sequential guide to plugging in, loading, selecting programs, starting, and removing laundry.
Guidance on how to check the dryness of clothes during the cycle and remove items early.
Identification and function of the control panel buttons, lights, and programme selector.
Detailed description of automatic and timed drying programmes available for different fabric types.
Instructions on how to start a drying programme and how the dryer behaves if the door is opened.
Explanation of how to use the alarm switch and when the alarm sounds.
Explanation of the Active, Drying, and Empty Water lights and their operational significance.
Description of the cool tumble phase and the crease care function at the end of the cycle.
Explanation of the Easy Iron programme's function to soften fibres and reduce ironing time.
Table specifying maximum load weights for different materials when using the Easy Iron programme.
Information about the audio signal that indicates the end of the programme.
Instructions on separating laundry, closing fastenings, and ensuring items are not dripping wet.
Guidance on maximum load capacities for natural and man-made fibres to prevent overloading.
Charts showing approximate weights of common clothing items and household linens for load estimation.
Explanation of typical symbols indicating if a garment can be tumble dried and at what heat setting.
List of materials and items that should not be tumble dried due to fire hazard or damage risk.
Specific drying requirements for blankets and bedspreads, especially acrylic fibres.
Instructions for drying starched articles and permanently pleated or creased garments.
Recommendations for fabric conditioner use in wash and guidance on home dry cleaning kits.
Step-by-step instructions on how to remove and empty the water container after each cycle.
Information on plumbing the dryer to a drain for continuous water removal, avoiding manual emptying.
Explanation of how water content, fabric type, load size, heat setting, and room temperature influence drying duration.
Table of approximate drying times for different fabrics and weights, with advice against overdrying.
Schedule of cleaning activities: filter after each load, drum weekly, condenser monthly, grilles/vents semi-annually.
Detailed instructions for cleaning the fluff filter, condenser, and drum sensor.
What not to use for cleaning and that user lubrication is not necessary or recommended.
Checklist of common reasons why the dryer may not start and initial troubleshooting steps.
Troubleshooting steps for issues causing the dryer to take an excessive amount of time to dry.
Explanation that occasional tumbling may indicate the 'Crease Care' phase is active.
Explanation that bleeping may indicate the 'Crease Care' phase and how to silence the alarm.
Indication that a flashing active light signals a possible fault, referring to control section.
Instructions on what to do if problems persist after troubleshooting and information needed for service calls.
Advice on using genuine spare parts and warnings against unqualified DIY repairs.
Safety instructions for disposing of the appliance, including removing the plug and cable.
Contact details for repair services in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and information required for calls.
Information on joining extended warranties and ordering genuine parts and accessories.
Contact number for obtaining further product information.
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