Whirlpool 86, 8578191A CleaningtheDryerInterior, RemovingAccumulatedLint, VacationandMovingCare

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Style 2:

1.The lint screen is located in the door of the dryer. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

2.Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

As Needed Cleaning

1.Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.

2.Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

3.Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

4.Rinse screen with hot water.

5.Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer.

CleaningtheDryerInterior

1.Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.

2.Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

3.Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the 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 dye transfer.

RemovingAccumulatedLint

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 Inside the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

VacationandMovingCare

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.If you have a gas dryer, close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

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

Moving care - Electric Dryers

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.

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.

For direct-wired dryers:

1.Disconnect power.

2.Disconnect wiring.

3.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

4.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

Moving care - Gas Dryers

1.Unplug the power supply cord.

2.Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

3.Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe.

4.Cap the open fuel supply line.

5.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

6.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

ChangingtheDrumLight

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- hand 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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Dryer User Instructions Dryer Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantCheckingYourVent What to do if YOU Smell GASDryer USE StartingYourDryerStopping and Restarting Dryer Care CleaningtheDryer LocationCleaningtheLintScreen DryingRackVacationandMovingCare CleaningtheDryerInteriorRemovingAccumulatedLint ChangingtheDrumLightTroubleshooting DryerOperationLint on load Is the lint screen clogged? Is the dryer located in a closet?Has an air dry cycle been selected? Is the electric dryer being used for the first time?Call Replacement parts To locate FSP replacement parts in your areaAssistanceou service Sécurité DE LA SécheuseQUE Faire Dans LE CAS D’UNE Odeur DE GAZ La sécheuse doit être bien installée et munie d’un système Vérificationdu conduitd’évacuationUtilisation DE LA Sécheuse MiseenmarchedelasécheuseArrêt et remise en marche Grilledeséchage Arrêt, pause et remise en marcheNettoyagedu filtreàcharpie Nettoyagedel’emplacementdelasécheuseEntretien DE LA Sécheuse Nettoyagedel’intérieurdelasécheuseEntretien avant les vacances DéménagementChangementdel’ampouledu tambour Entretien avant un déménagement Sécheuses électriquesDépannage FonctionnementdelasécheuseRésultatsdelasécheuse La sécheuse est-elle installée dans un placard? Temps de programme trop courtCharpie sur la charge Le filtre à charpie est-il obstrué? Garantie DES Gros Appareils Ménagers Whirlpool Corporation Pièces de rechangePour localiser des pièces de rechange FSP dans votre région 8578191A Whirlpool Corporation 11/05 All rights reserved
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