Whirlpool TGDL4OOW Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
Lint removal
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for
fire. lt is recommended the lint be removed every
2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer
usage. Cleaning should be done by
a
qualified
person. lf you have any questions, please call our
Consumer Assistance Center at l-300-253-1 301.
Electrical Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
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Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
the electrical power before removing dryer
panels.
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Make sure the dryer .Ls cool.
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Dryer parts can have sharp edges. Use
care when handling.
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When replacing front panel after lint
removal, the wire clips holding the door
switch wires must be anchored to top of
front and side panels. Wires MUST NOT
touch rotating drum. (See page 12. step 7.)
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or personal injury.
If your dryer is electric, or is
gas and has a lower front
access panel:
1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the
electrical power.
2.
Remove back panel (electric) or bwer front
access panel (gas). See Installation
Instructions
3. Remove lint from shaded
area
in illustration
with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid
damaging wires, thermostats (electric), funnel
(gas) or igniter (gas).
4. Replace panel; reconnect and level dryer
again, if necessary.
NOTE: See page 12 if your dryer is gas and has
a full front panel.
Ektdc dryer with back plnd ramovd
Gas dryer with iowcn front
mce8s panel removed