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Cleaning the Dryer Interior
To clean dryer drum
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very
warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the
stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and
stains are removed.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.
NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue
jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer
interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not
stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to
avoid transfer of dye.
Removing Accumulated Lint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.
Water Inlet Hoses
Replace inlet hoses and hose screen after 5 years of use to
reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace
inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement.
Vacation, Storage and Moving Care
Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some
water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your dryer. If
storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Non-Use or Vacation Care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time
you should:
1. Unplug dryer and disconnect power.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
4. Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid
unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
To Winterize Dryer
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Shut off water faucet.
3. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
4. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.
To use dryer again
1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn
on water faucet.
2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
3. Open valve to gas supply line.
Moving care
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Shut off water faucet.
3. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the
hose. Transport hose separately.
4. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
5. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached
to dryer pipe.
6. Cap the open fuel supply line.
7. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
8. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the dryer
Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level and connect
the dryer.
Changing the Drum Light
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when
you open the door.
To change the drum light
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
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
corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the
screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
