5• Ensure that children and small animals cannot climb into the dryer’s drum.Risk of death! Keep the dryer door shut whenever it is not being used.General safety• Only specialists may undertake repairs on the dryer.• Never start up the dryer if the mains cable is damaged or if the opera-ting screen, operating plate or base area are damaged so that the insi-de of the machine is open and accessible.• Switch off the dryer before all cleaning, care or maintenance work. Also dis-connect the mains plug from the socket or – with permanent connections –switch off the LS switch in the fuse box and/or fully unscrew the screwedin fuse.• Disconnect the machine from the power supply during long pauses in operations.• When removing from the socket, never pull the mains plug by the cable,instead take a hold of the plug.• Manifold plugs, couplings and extension cables must not be used. Riskof fire from overheating!• Do not spray down the dryer with jets of water. Risk of electric shock!• Do not lean on the open door. The machine may tip over.• Once the drying cycle has been interrupted, the laundry and drum maybe hot. Risk of burns! Take care when removing the laundry.DisposalPackaging materialThe packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy-cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<,>PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriatecontainer at the community waste disposal facilities.Old applianceThe symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this pro-duct may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed overto the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronicequipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help pre-vent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this pro-duct. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, pleasecontact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or theshop where you purchased the product.Warning! Remove mains plug from socket when you have no further use forthe machine. Cut off mains cable and dispose of together with plug.Destroy loading door lock. Children cannot then lock themselves in themachine and put their lives at risk.125985010 gb.qxp 2006-06-12 13:15 Page 5