DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer LocationCleaning the Dryer Interior
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the 1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained
flow of combustion and ventilation air.area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is
removed.
2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
WARNING
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue
jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer
interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not
stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to
avoid transfer of dye.
Explosion HazardRemoving Accumulated Lint
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
for a garage installation.on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
From Inside the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Every Load Cleaning
Vacation and Moving Care
The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Clean lint screen
before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying
Vacation care
time.
1. Pull the lint screen toward you. Roll lint off the screen with Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on
your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time,
lint is hard to remove.you should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. If you have a gas dryer, close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Clean lint screen. See ?Cleaning the Lint Screen.?
Moving care - Electric Dryers
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
IMPORTANT:3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
 Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, For direct-wired dryers:
blocked or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
WARNING
 If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check
the exhaust hood and remove the lint.
As Needed Cleaning
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
Electrical Shock Hazard
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
Disconnect power before servicing.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen
in dryer.Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
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