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Care and Cleaning
To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply
with the basic warnings listed in
Important Safety Instructions
and those listed
below.
•
Before cleaning the dryer interior,
unplug the electrical power cord
to avoid
electrical shock hazards.
•
Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous
fumes or electrical shock could occur.
Inside
•
Clean the lint screen after every load. Lint build-up in the screen restricts air flow,
which causes longer drying times. The screen is located at the bottom of the door
opening. Remove by pulling straight up. Remove the lint and replace the screen.
•
Occasionally a waxy build-up may form on the lint screen from using dryer-added
fabric softener sheets. To remove this build-up, wash the lint screen in warm,
soapy water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer without the
lint screen in place.
•
If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics, clean the drum with
a damp cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser residue
before drying the next load.
•
Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet interior
and exhaust duct. These areas can collect lint and dust over time. An excessive
amount of lint build-up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard.
Outside
•
Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water.
Never use harsh, gritty or
abrasive cleansers.
•
If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach [1/2 cup
(120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 liter) water]. Rinse several times with clear water.
•
Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
•
Before moving the dryer
, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under
the front leveling legs to prevent damage to floor.
Clean lint screen after every load.
Do not store or place laundry products on top
of dryer at any time. They can damage the
finish or controls.
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
PROBLEM
• Add a few bath towels to small loads for
proper tumbling.
• Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air dried.
• Use proper drying temperature.
• Place fabric softener sheet on top of load
before starting the dryer.
• Do not overload dryer.
• Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to
reduce static electricity.
• Remove items when they are slightly damp to
avoid overdrying.
• Check that lint screen is clean and in place.
• Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish
on collars and cuffs.
• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
• Follow fabric care label directions.
• If shrinking is a concern, check load often.
• Remove items while slightly damp and hang or
lay flat to complete drying.
• Block knits into shape.
• Do not overload dryer.
• Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results,
follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
Common Drying Problems
Greasy, oily
stains
Lint
Pilling
(Fibers break off,
ball up and cling
to fabric.)
Shrinking
Wrinkling
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Fabric softener sheet.
• Overloading.
• Overdrying causes static
electricity.
• Lint screen not clean when
cycle began.
• Lint is attached to "pills."
• Pilling is normal with
synthetic and permanent
press fabrics. This is due to
abrasion from normal wear.
• Overdrying.
• Overloading.
• Leaving items in dryer after
cycle ends.
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
• Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap.
Rinse and rewash.
• Reduce load size and rewash using liquid
fabric softener in the final rinse.
• Or, add a fabric softener sheet and tumble
without heat.
• Use lint brush or roller to remove lint.
• Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills.
• Irreversible condition.
• Reduce load size and tumble at medium or
low heat for 5-10 minutes.
• Remove items immediately. Hang or fold.
