These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure of the meanings of the these warnings contact the John Lewis branch from which you purchased the appliance. Installation • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. • Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. • Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. • If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely. • If the tumble dryer is placed on top of a washing machine, it is compulsory to use the stacking kit (optional accessory). Child Safety • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product. • Pets and children have been known to climb into tumble dryers. Please check your drum before use. • Keep all packaging well away from children. • When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the electrical supply cable and destroy the plug with the remaining cable. Disable the door catch in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside while playing Use • Do not overload the appliance (see programme chart). • Clothes which are dripping wet should not be placed in the dryer. • Risk of fire: items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a fire hazard and should not be placed in the tumble dryer. • If you have washed your laundry with stain remover you must execute an extra rinse cycle before loading your tumble dryer. • As some bulky items such as duvets and eiderdowns 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. • Please make sure that no gas lighters have accidentally been left in pockets of garments to be loaded into appliance. • Danger of explosion: Never tumble dry items that have been in contact with inflammable solvents (petrol, methylated spirits, dry cleaning fluid and the like). As these substances are volatile, they could cause an explosion. Only tumble dry items washed with water. • In order to avoid danger of fires caused by excessive drying, do not use appliance to dry the following items: Cushions, quilts and the like (these items accumulate heat). Items containing rubber foam or materials similar to rubber foam. • Leave the door slightly ajar when the appliance is not being used. This will allow the seal to be preserved. • Clean fluff filters after using tumble dryer. To prevent fire risks, do not use the appliance if the fluff filters are damaged. • Do not allow fluff to accumulate around the dryer. •• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact the telephone number given under Repairs - After Sales Service (Page 21). Always insist on genuine John Lewis spare parts. Maintenance and Cleaning • For information on maintenance and cleaning your tumble dryer see page 17 of this Instruction manual. Service • This product should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used.. 2 Ecological hints To save energy we recommend that you follow these hints: • Try to load the maximum capacity of the machine as small loads are uneconomical. • Always load well spun laundry. The higher the spin speed, the lower the electricity consumption and the shorter the drying times. • Do not over-dry laundry, this avoids creasing and saves energy. • Clean the filters regularly to avoid excessive drying times and high electricity consumption. • The room should be well ventilated for the tumble Dryer to operate efficiently. The room temperature should not exceed +35°C during drying. Environmental Information • After unpacking please dispose of the packaging with due regard to safety and the environment • Materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. • Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for recycling this appliance. • When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing device unusable to prevent young children from being trapped inside. • Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for recycling this appliance. Warning ! A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that th...