Haier HD80-256A User Manual - page 3
Safety
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Safety
Before switching on the appliance for the first time
do...
▶ make sure there is no transport damage.
▶ make sure all packaging is removed and is kept out of children´s
reach.
▶ Ensure a location which allows opening the door fully.
Do not in-
stall the tumble dryer behind a lockable door, a sliding door or a
door with hinges on the opposite side of the tumble dryer door as
this limits the full opening of the tumble dryer door.
▶ install the appliance in a well-ventilated, dry place.
▶ make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate
agrees with the power supply. If it does not, contact an electrician.
▶ use a separate earthed socket for the power supply which is easy
accessible.
Only for UK: The appliance’s power cable is fitted with 3-cord
(grounding) plug that fits a standard 3-cord (grounded) socket.
Never cut off or dismount the third pin (grounding). After the ap-
pliance is installed, the plug should be accessible.
▶ install or use the appliance only where the temperature is above
5 °C.
do not …
x expose the appliance to any frost, heat or direct sunlight.
x install the appliance outdoors in a damp place, or in an area which
may be prone to water leaks such as under or near a sink unit. In
the event of a water leak cut power supply and allow the machine
to dry naturally.
x place the appliance directly on a carpet, or close to a wall or furni-
ture.
x use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
x cover any ventilation openings in the base by a carpet or similar
object.
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During daily use
do ...
▶ make sure that this appliance is only used by children from the
age of 8 as well as from persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they
are supervised or have been instructed how to use it in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved.
▶ keep away children under 3 years of age from the applinace unless
they are constantly supervised.
▶ make sure children are not playing with the appliance.
▶ make sure children are supervised if they carry out cleaning and
maintenance.
▶ make sure the room is dry and well ventilated. The ambient tem-
perature should be between 5 °C and 35 °C.
▶ make sure that the ventilation slots in the base are free to allow
sufficient heat transfer from inside the appliance.
▶ keep the area around the tumble dryer free of dust and lint.
▶ only touch the mains plug with dry hands and do not touch or use
the appliance if you are barefoot or have wet or damp hands or
feet.
▶ make sure that there is only only laundry inside the appliance and
no pets or children before you use it.
▶ only dry textiles washed in water.
▶ make sure not to load more than nominal load.
▶ remove all items such as lighters and matches from pockets.
▶ use fabric softeners or similar products as specified by the
manufacturer´s packaging.
▶ clean the lint filter and the condenser filter after each programme
(see CARE AND CLEANING).
▶ switch off the appliance after each drying programme and before
undertaking any routine maintenance and disconnect the appli-
ance from the electrical supply to save electricity and for safety.
▶ hold the plug, not the cable, when unplugging the appliance.
▶ replace a damaged supply cord only by the manufacturer, its ser-
vice agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.