If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings. If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from: GDA Ltd., Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB For your safety IMPORTANT Using your Tumble Dryer is easy. Nevertheless, for your own safety and to get the best results it is important to know your Dryer by reading right through this handbook before using your dryer for the first time. NEVER Allow children to play with or otherwise interfere with the dryer. NEVER Allow the air inlet at the back of the dryer, the air outlet or vent hose to be obstructed. NEVER Direct the vent hose outlet towards the air intake at the back of the machine. NEVER Allow the tumble dryer to recycle exhaust air. NEVER Switch the machine off leaving a hot load in the drum. NEVER Tumble dry without the filter in position. NEVER Exceed the maximum load capacity recommended or place dripping wet items in the drum. NEVER Use the dryer on a carpeted floor where the pile height would prevent air from entering the dryer from the base. NEVER Allow lint to collect around the dryer. NEVER Add liquid or sheet fabric conditioner to the dryer, use liquid conditioner in the final rinse of your wash. NEVER Use the dryer for commercial drying, the dryer is only suitable for domestic use. NEVER Dry Acrylics on the high heat setting. NEVER Tumble dry articles that have NOT been well washed in water and detergent then well rinsed and spun. NEVER Tumble dry articles that have had chemicals used for cleaning. NEVER Dry articles that are contaminated with flammable substances such as: petrol, oil, paint, hair lacquer, creams, cooking fat or oil. NEVER Tumble dry: rubber, foam rubber, plastic, plastic foam, nappy pants or liners, polythene or paper. Large, very bulky items including duvets and sleeping bags. NEVER Never attempt to stand on top of your dryer, it is not designed for such use and you could injure yourself or damage the dryer by such abuse. NEVER Switch electricity On or Off with wet hands. IMPORTANT A CHILD COULD CLIMB INTO OR TAMPER WITH AN UNATTENDED TUMBLE DRYER. WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE SWITCH OFF, REMOVE THE PLUG AND CLOSE THE DOOR. For your safety ALWAYS When the dryer is not in use, switch off at the wall, remove plug and close the door. ALWAYS Comply with the specified electrical requirements. ALWAYS Ensure that your dryer is installed correctly and has adequate ventilation. (see, "Where to put and vent your dryer.") ALWAYS Use the vent hose for optimum drying performance. ALWAYS Finish every programme with the cool tumble cycle provided on the control. ALWAYS Clean the filter, it is essential that the filter is kept clear of fluff after EACH drying cycle. ALWAYS Observe the rules for drying garments: In particular woollen articles should not be dried in a tumble dryer unless they are labelled ‘Superwash’, ‘Machine washable’ or have the ‘May be tumble dried’ symbol: If in any doubt do not dry wool in the machine. Unlike other materials, the mechanism of wool shrinkage is irreversible, i.e. it will not stretch back to the original size and shape. ALWAYS Buy genuine accessories and spares. CAUTION: WHEN THE DRYER IS IN USE AVOID TOUCHING THE REAR OF THE DRYER AS IT MAY BE HOT. Electrical Requirements Supply WARNING: This appliance must be earthed! REFER TO THE RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CURRENT REQUIREMENTS. (see diagram for location.) The flexible mains lead is supplied fitted with a BS1363 plug and with a 13 amp BS1362 fuse. The plug should be connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched socket which is accessible after installing your dryer. Changing the fuse Moulded plug If it is necessary to fit a replacement fuse, it must be a 13 amp ASTA approved to BS1362 type. If a replacement fuse holder/cover is required, it must be of the same colour coding or wording as shown on the base of the plug. Replacements are available from your Spares stockist. WARNING: The plug must not be used without a fuse cover. Changing the plug Rewirable plug GREEN & YELLOW TO EARTH 13 AMP FUSE BROWN TO LIVE CORD CLAMP BLUE TO NEUTRAL The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following: GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE If a replacement plug is to be fitted, the appropriate wire must be connected to the correct terminal,as follows: Connect: Green/Yellow to terminal marked Earth or Green or Blue to terminal marked Neutral or N or Black Brown to terminal marked Live or L or Red. If the plug being replaced is a non-rewirable type then the cut-off plug must be disposed of safely. DO NOT leave where it can be inserted into a socket and create a shock hazard. Changing the mains cable Should the mains lead ever require replacing at any time please contact your nearest Service Centre. A charge will be made for the replacement of the m...