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Caring For Your Dryer
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
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Clean the lint screen before or
after each load. A screen blocked
by lint can increase drying time
and can cause a fire.
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DO NOT run the dryer with the lint
screen loose, damaged, blocked or
missing. This can cause overheat-
ing, damage to fabrics and a fire.
Cleaning lint from inside
dryer cabinet
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Electric dryer
Electrical Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
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Unplug power supply cord or shut
off electrical power supply before
removing lint.
Wipe off all spills with a damp, soft cloth.
Spills allowed to remain may dull or
damage the finish.
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DO NOT put hands inside dryer
DO NOT put sharp or heavy objects
cabinet.
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Make sure the dryer is cool.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock, injury or damage.
damage the dryer. Check pockets for
Fire Hazard
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Shut off gas valves on gas dryers.
Failure to do so could result in gas
leak or explosion.
Before you go on vacation
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Clean lint screen.
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For electric dryer-unplug the power cord
or shut off the electrical power supply.
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified
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For gas dryer-close gas valve.
Cleaning the cabinet exterior
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.
Cleaning the dryer interior
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Electrical Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
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Unplug power supply cord or shut
off electrical power supply before
cleaning interior.
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Make sure the dryer is cool.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or injury.
Fire Hazard
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Shut off gas valves on gas dryers.
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Use non-flammable cleaner.
Failure to do so could result in gas
leak or explosion.
Igniter
funnel
Behind access
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panel
Lint can gather inside the dryer and cause a fire.
Remove lint
at
/east every 2 to 3 years, or more
often, depending on dryer usage.
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:
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.
Non-flammable 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.
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