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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.
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Before cleaning the dryer interior,
unplug the electrical power cord
to avoid
electrical shock hazards.
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Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or
electrical shock could occur.
Inside
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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.
Caution -Risk of Fire
- A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer must
be connected to an exhaust outdoors. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust
opening and remove any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening
and in the surrounding area.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water.
Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive
cleansers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
