Whirlpool 340 1094 warranty Removing accumulated lint

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Removing accumulated lint

Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. If you have any questions or comments, please call our Consumer Assistance Center at l-800-253-1 301 from

anywhere in the U.S.A.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug dryer before removing dryer panels.

Wear gloves when handling dryer parts.

Make sure door switch wires are not touching the dryer drum before closing the top. See page 20, Step 7.

Failure to do so can result in death, electrical shock, or serious cuts.

For ail electric dryers, or gas dryers which have a lower front access panel

NOTE: See page 20 if your dryer is gas and has a full front panel.

1.Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power.

2.Remove back panel using a hex-head screwdriver (l/4 inch).

3.Remove lint from shaded area in illustra- tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid damaging wires, thermostats (electric), funnel (gas), or ignitor (gas).

4.Replace panel; Reconnect and level dryer again, if necessary.

Thermostats Heater Heat element

box terminals

Electric dryer with back panel removed

ignitor

\il Fuynel

Gas dryer with lower front access panel removed

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