14UnpackingWarning !Slide out the polythene bag containing thepolystyrene block before using the appliance.Pull off adhesive strips from inside machine ontop of drumImportantThe appliance must not be installed behind a lockable door, asliding door a door with a hinge on the opposite side to that ofthe appliance.PositioningIt is recommended that, for your convenience, themachine is positioned close to your washingmachine.Whilst drying, the tumble dryer will expel a certainamount of warm, very moist air, and this should beremoved from the room as quickly as possible toprevent condensation. In an extremely well ventilatedroom or close to an open window, this may occurnaturally.However, in general, it is better to carry the dryer'sexhaust outside via the 100 mm diameter flexiblehose supplied with the appliance; ending eithertemporarily at an open window, or permanently at afixed ventilation grille, fitted to an exterior wall orwindow.The tumble dryer must be installed in a clean place,where dirt does not build up.Make sure there are no obstructing items or materialnear the air-intake louvres provided at the back (e.g.paper, rags etc.).To keep vibration and noise to a minimum when thedryer is in use, it should be placed on a firm, levelsurface.Once in its permanent operating position, check thatthe dryer is absolutely level with the aid of a spiritlevel. If it is not, raise or lower the two adjustablefeet at the front of the machine until it is.The feet must never be removed.Do not restrict the floor clearance through deep-pile carpets, strips of wood or similar. This mightcause heat build-up which would interfere withthe operation of the appliance.ImportantWhen operating the tumble dryer, the roomtemperature must not exceed 35°C, as it may affectthe performance of the appliance.Fitting the vent hoseTo simplify the installation, there is a choice of ventoutlets: one at the back, the others in the left andright-hand side.Connect the hose to whichever is the moreconvenient by pulling the ring nut (A) from the ventoutlet at the back, screwing it on to the hose andpushing it firmly back into place.The unused vents should now be sealed with thespecial snap covers provided125986503.qxp 2007-07-11 08:45 Page 14