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Care and Cleaning of the Dryer.
The Exterior:
Wipe or dust any spills or washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control panel and
finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment
soil and stain remover products. Apply these products
away from the dryer. The fabric may then be washed and
dried normally. Damage to your dryer caused by these
products is not covered by your warranty.
The Lint Filter:
Clean the lint filter before each use.
Remove by pulling straight up. Run your fingers across the
filter. A waxy buildup may form on the lint filter from using
dryer added fabric softener sheets.
To remove this buildup, wash the lint screen in warm,
soapy water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate
the dryer without the lint filter in place.
Vacuum the lint from the dryer lint filter area if you notice
a change in dryer performance.
Stainless Steel:
To clean stainless steel surfaces, use a
damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for
stainless steel surfaces. Remove the cleaner residue, and
then dry with a clean cloth.
Dryer Interior and Duct:
The interior of the appliance and
exhaust duct should be cleaned once a year by qualified
service personnel.
The Exhaust Duct:
Inspect and clean the exhaust ducting
at least once a year to prevent clogging. A partially
clogged exhaust can lengthen the drying time.
Follow these steps:
1
Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting the plug
from the wall socket.
2
Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
3
Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment and
reconnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood:
Check from the outside that the flaps of
the hood move freely when operating. Make sure that there
is not wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or
hood.
