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Removing accumulated lint
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel
for fire. Lint should be removed every two to
three years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a
qualified person. If you have any questions
or comments, please call our Consumer
Assistance Center at l-800-253-1 301.
Electrlcal Shock Hazard
Unplug dryer before removing dryer
panels.
Wear gloves when handling dryer
parts.
Make sure door switch wires are not
touching the dryer drum before
closing the top. See page 16, Step 7.
Failure to do so can result In death,
electrical shock, or serious cuts.
For all electric dryers, or gas dryers
which have a lower front access panel
NOTE: See page 15 if your dryer is gas and
has a full front panel.
1.
Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
the electrical power.
2. Remove back panel (electric) or lower
front access panel (gas). See the Installa-
tion Instructions.
3. Remove lint from shaded area in illustra-
tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
Avoid damaging wires, thermostats
(electric), funnel (gas), or ignitor (gas).
4. Replace panel.
5. Reconnect and level dryer again, if
necessary.
Thermostats
Heater Heat element
A box
terminals
Electric dryer with back panel removed
Igni\or /I
Funnel
Gas dryer with lower front
access panel removed
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