KitchenAid How to Properly Remove Accumulated Lint from Inside the Dryer Cabinet
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Removing accumulated lint from inside the dryer cabinet

Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should be removed every two to three 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 1-800-422-1230from anywhere in the U.S.A.

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Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before cleaning.

Replace all panels before operating.

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

1. Unplug dryer or turn off power supply.

Heater box

2.Remove rear panel.

3.Remove any lint using a vacuum cleaner or soft

brush. Avoid damaging wires and thermostats.

Thermostats

4. Replace rear panel.

 

Dryer with rear panel removed

5. Open lint screen lid. Remove 2 screws from lint screen area.

6.Open top by pulling forward and up at each front corner (see illustration). Rest raised top against wall behind dryer (top is hinged at rear).

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