Maytag MDE9601 - Manual (Page 4)

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Safety instructions
General
• Read and keep the Use & Care Guide!
• Electrical installation, if required, should
be carried out by qualified professionals.
• The machine should only be used for
tumble-drying as described in these
instructions.
• Repairs and maintenance relating to
safety or performance must be carried out
by a qualified professional.
• Damaged mains cables must only be
replaced by a qualified professional.
• Sufficient ventilation is required to pre-
vent smoke from open fires or fumes
from equipment burning other fuels being
sucked into the room.
Installation
See the “Installation” chapter.
Safety
The machine must not be used for drying
items that have been dry-cleaned at home
or fabrics that may contain residues of flam-
mable liquids.
The tumble dryer is protected by an over-
heating cut-out. This shuts off the machine
if the temperature gets too high.
Stopping a programme
You can stop a drying programme by:
• opening the door; the drum stops auto-
matically,
• or by pressing the main power switch.
• When you want to resume tumble-drying,
simply close the door and press the Start/
Stop button.
• You can also stop a programme by press-
ing the Start/Stop button for three sec-
onds.
Packing material
Sort waste in accordance with local guide-
lines.
Disposal
When the machine has reached the end of
its service life and is to be disposed of, it
should immediately be made unusable.
Contact your local authority for information
about where your old machine should be
disposed of and recycled in the proper way.
The machine is manufactured and labelled
to facilitate recycling.
Caution
During operation, the back of the tumble
dryer will get very hot. Leave the machine to
cool completely before touching the back.