Blomberg DV 17542 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
6 - EN
2 Important Safety Instructions
A WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or personal injury when
using this appliance, follow the basic
precautions including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the
appliance. Otherwise, there may be the
risk of personal injury or material damage.
Additionally, any warranty and reliability
commitment will become void.
A This product has been designed for
home use only.
• The appliance must be operated at
temperatures between +5°C and
+35°C.
• The appliance must not be installed
behind a lockable door, a sliding
door or a door with the hinges on the
opposite side to that of the tumble
dryer.
• Do not install or store this appliance
where it will be exposed to weather.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance or attempt any servicing
unless specifically recommended in
the user-maintenance instructions or
in published user-repair instructions
that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
• Unplug the machine when it is not in
use.
• Never wash the appliance with water!
There is the risk of electric shock!
• Never touch the plug with wet hands.
• Never pull from the cable to unplug the
machine.
• Do not operate the appliance if the
power cord or plug is damaged.
• Never attempt to repair the machine
yourself.
• For malfunctions that cannot be solved
by information in the operating
manual: Turn off and unplug the
appliance and call an authorized
service..
• This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing
a path of least resistance for electric
current. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounded
plug. The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
B WARNING: Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service
representative or personnel if you are
in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
• Power cord plug must be within easy
reach after installation.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not use extension cords,
multi-plugs or an adapter to connect
the dryer to electrical mains.
• Do not modify the plug provided with
the appliance: if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
• If the power supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid an electrical hazard.
• The appliance must not be operated
unless it is repaired! There is the risk
of electric shock!
• Ventilation openings in the base must
not be obstructed by carpets, etc.
• Exhaust air must not be discharged
into a flue used for exhausting fumes
from appliances burning gas or other
fuels.
• Adequate ventilation must be provided
to avoid the back flow of gases into
the room from appliances burning
other fuels, including open fires.
• Do not dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in,
soaked in or spotted with gasoline,
dry-cleaning solvents or other
flammable or explosive substances as
they give off vapors that could ignite