Removing Accumulated LintVacation and Moving Care
From Inside the Dryer CabinetVacation care
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a service technician. Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time,
From Inside the Exhaust Ventyou should:
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
on dryer usage.2. If you have a gas dryer, close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
If you have any questions or comments, please call a designated 3. Clean lint screen. See ?Cleaning the Lint Screen.?
Whirlpool service company.
Moving care - Electric Dryers
Regular Servicing
To keep your dryer operating safely at best efficiency, regular For power supply cord-connected dryers:
servicing by a designated Whirlpool service technician is 1. Unplug the power supply cord.
recommended. For normal use, this should be at 12 monthly
intervals. For heavy duty usage, this interval should be reduced 2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
accordingly.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
For direct-wired dryers:
1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Moving care - Gas Dryers
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached
to dryer pipe.
4. Cap the open fuel supply line.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
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