Cleaning the Dryer InteriorMoving care - Gas Dryers
1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is 2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
removed.
2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.to dryer pipe.
4. Cap the open fuel supply line.
NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue
jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer 5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not 6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside-out to
avoid dye transfer.
Changing the Drum Light
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
Removing Accumulated Lint
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back
wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right-
From Inside the Dryer Cabinethand corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
From Inside the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation care3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on screw.
vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time,
you should:4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
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. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
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.
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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