CARINGFOR YOUR DRYER
CLEANINGTHELINTSCREEN
Every load cleaningAs needed cleaning
The lint screen is located under a lid on top of theLaundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause
dryer. Clean it before starting each load. A screena residue buildup on the lint screen. This buildup
blocked by lint can increase drying time.can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or
To clean:cause the dryer to stop before your load is com-
pletely dry. You may be able to see this buildup,
1.Open the lid and pull the lint screen towards
or the lint may be falling off the screen because it
you.
is clogged.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six
months or more frequently if it becomes clogged
due to a residue buildup.
Use the following method:
1.Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
2.Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid
detergent; scrub lint
screen with the brush
to remove residue
2.Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not
buildup.
rinse or wash screen to
remove lint. Wet lint is
hard to remove.
3.Rinse screen with hot water.
4.Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel;
replace in dryer.
3.Push the lint screen firmly back into place and
close the lid.
IMPORTANT:
YDo not run the dryer with the lint screen loose,
damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can
cause overheating and damage to both the dryer
and fabrics.
YSome towels made of synthetic fibers and natu-
ral fibers (polyester and cotton blends) may shed
more lint than other towels, causing your dryerOs
lint screen to fill up faster. Be sure to remove
lint from the lint screen before and after drying
new towels.
YIf lint falls off the screen during removal and into
the dryer, periodically check the exhaust hood
and remove the lint (see "Checking Your Vent").
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