Kenmore 3979964 manual Dryer Care, Every Load Cleaning Style, As Needed Cleaning

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DRYER CARE

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time,

IMPORTANT:

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.

If lint falls oft the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint.

Every Load Cleaning

Style 1:

1o The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint screen toward you. Roll lint oft 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.

Style 2:

1o The lint screen is located in the door of the dryer. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint oft 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 oft 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.

1.Apply a non-flammable 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 which 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 prevent dye transfer.

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.

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 1g-watt

appliance bulb only, Replace the cover and secure with the screw.

4.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

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