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Caring for your dryer
A. Cleaning the lint screen
Open the lid and pull the lint screen
straight out. Roll the lint off the screen
with your fingers. Do Not rinse or wash
the screen. Push the screen firmly back
into place.
Fire Hazard
m Clean the lint screen before or
after each load. A screen blocked
by lint can increase drying time
and can cause a fire.
n Do Not run the dryer with the lint
screen loose, damaged, blocked
or missing. This can cause
overheating, damage to fabrics
and a fire.
B. CIeaning lint from inside
dryer cabinet
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Lint
can
gather inside the
dryer and cause a fire.
Remove lint at least every
2 to 3 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage.
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Electrical Shock Hazard
n Unplug power supply cord or shut
off electrical power supply before
removing lint.
.Do Not put hands inside dryer
cabinet.
.Make sure the dryer is cool.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock, injury or damage.
Fire Hazard
. Shut off gas valves on gas dryers.
Failure to do so could result in gas
leak or explosion.
Cleaning should be done only by a
qualified person.
1. Remove back panel (electric) or lower
access panel (gas).
2. Remove lint from boxed-in area with
a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
3. Avoid damaging wires, thermostats,
funnel or igniter.
4. Replace panel; reconnect and re-level
dryer.
C. Cleaning the dryer
interior
Electrical Shock Hazard
n Unplug power supply cord or shut
off electrical power supply before
cleaning interior.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or injury.
Fire Hazard
n Shut off gas valves on gas dryers.
n Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in gas
leak or explosion.
If the interior is discolored from fabrics
containing unstable dyes (blue denim
jeans
or
brightly colored cottons) clean
with one of the following methods to
avoid staining later load items:
1. Powdered laundry detergent
Make a paste with detergent and very
warm water. Apply paste to a soft,
clean cloth and scrub area until all
excess dye is removed.
Wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth.
To dry, tumble a load of clean rags.
2. Nonflammable liquid household
cleaner
Apply to stained area. Rub with a soft,
clean cloth until all excess dye is
removed. To dry, tumble a load of
clean rags.
D. Cleaning the cabinet
exterior
Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft
cloth. Spills allowed to remain
may dull or damage the finish.
. Do Not put sharp or heavy objects
on or in the dryer. These objects
may damage the dryer. Check
pockets for bolts, nuts, etc.
E. Before you go on
vacation
Clean lint screen.
For electric dryer - unplug the power
cord or shut off the electrical
power supply.
For gas dryer - close gas valve.