Whirlpool 3401011 warranty Caring For Your Dryer, Maintenance-every load, Maintenance-as needed

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Caring For Your Dryer

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Dryers require regular maintenance. Follow the suggestions below to maintain your dryer properly.

Maintenance-every load

Cleaning the lint screen

The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

1.Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out.

2.Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

3.Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid.

Product and Fabric Damage Hazard

Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked or missing.

Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

Maintenance-as needed

Use the following suggestions about cleaning and lint removal to help you keep your dryer safe, looking like new, and at peak operating efficiency.

Cleaning a clogged lint screen

Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue build-up on the lint screen. A clogged lint screen can extend drying times. Clean the lint screen every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue build-up. Use the following method:

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

2.Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent.

3.Scrub lint screen with the brush until all residue build-up is removed.

4.Rinse with hot water.

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

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Contents UseAndCare LaundrySerial Number Dealer Model Number DealerPurchase Date Understanding Safety What to do if YOU Smell GASImportant Safety Instructions Understanding your responsibilitiesKnowing Your Dryer’s Features Before starting your dryer Operating Your DryerStarting or stopping your dryer Selecting a cycle Using the Damp Dry cycleChanging a selection Type of Load RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE Fabrics Using the Tumble PRESS* cycleUsing the Fluff Air cycle no heat Cycle and TimeCottons and Linens Timed DryingType of Load Permanent PRESS, Synthetics and BlendsCleaning the lint screen Maintenance-every loadMaintenance-as needed Cleaning a clogged lint screenCleaning the dryer exterior Cleaning the dryer interiorRemoving accumulated lint Drying tips LaundryBefore you dry SortingBlankets and woolens Drying special-care itemsPillows, stuffed toys On next pawFlame- retardant finishes Napped items Diapers, babyElastic items Quilted, down- filled itemsSaving energy Using dryer fabric softenersVacation care Check CAUSES/SOLUTIONS Solving laundering problemsLint Shrinking Slow drying ProblemCheck if Dryer will not heat Drying time too long If You Need AssistanceBefore calling for assistance Check the FollowingIf you need ssistance Call an authorized U lirlpool service centerIf you need FSP* replace- ment parts Whirlpool will PAY for Length of Warranty Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyWhirlpool will not PAY for
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