Whirlpool W10049540 Removing Accumulated Lint, Vacation and Moving Care, Changing the Drum Light

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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.

Vacation and Moving Care

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 or disconnect power.

2.Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

Moving care

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.

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.

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Contents Electronic Electric Dryer W10049540Table of Contents Dryer Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantInstallation Instructions Tools and PartsOptions Location Requirements Dryer Dimensions Installation spacing for cabinet installationCloset installation Dryer only Custom undercounter installation Dryer onlyMobile home Additional installation requirements Mobile home installations requireElectrical Requirements It is your responsibilityIf using a power supply cord If connecting by direct wireIf your outlet looks like this Power Supply Cord Direct Wire Style 1 Power supply cord strain reliefElectrical Connection Wire connection Power supply cord Style 2 Direct wire strain reliefWire connection Direct wire Remove center silver-colored terminal block screwBDE CG F Optional 3-wire connection If using an existing vent system Venting RequirementsIf this is a new vent system Vent material Optional exhaust installations Alternate installations for close clearancesPlan Vent System Install Vent System Install Leveling LegsSpecial provisions for mobile home installations Vent system chartComplete Installation Connect VentLevel Dryer If the dryer will not start, check the followingDryer USE Starting Your DryerTo use an Automatic Cycle Pausing or Restarting Stopping Your DryerControl Locked Drying and Cycle TipsStatus Lights CyclesAdditional Features End of Cycle Signal Drying RackCleaning the Dryer Location Cleaning the Lint ScreenCleaning the Dryer Interior Dryer CareRemoving Accumulated Lint Vacation and Moving CareChanging the Drum Light Troubleshooting Dryer OperationCycle time too short Lint on loadStains on load or drum Loads are wrinkledAssistance or Service If you need replacement partsFor assistance and service Accessories U.S.ACall W10049540