Estate Clothes Dryer warranty Removing accumulated lint, Electrical Shock Personal Injury Hazard

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Removing accumulated lint

Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. It is recommended that lint 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, please call our toll-free number

l-800-253-1 301.

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

NOTE: See page 11 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 (electric) or lower front access panel (gas). See the Installation Instructions.

3.Remove lint from shaded area in illustration 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.

Electrical Shock and

Personal Injury Hazard

l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power before removing dryer panels.

e Make sure the dryer is cool.

B Dryer parts can have sharp edges. Use care when handling.

mWhen replacing front panel after lint removal, the wire clips holding the door switch wires must be anchored to top of front and side panels. Wires MUST NOT touch rotating drum. (See page 11, Step 7.)

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

Thermostats

Heat element

Electric dryer with back panel removed

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Gas dryer with lower front access panel removed

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Contents UseAmdCare Lr-l Your safety is important to us Thank you for buying an Estate@ applianceUnderstanding Safety What to do if YOU Smell GASImportant Safety Instructions Understanding your responsibilitiesKnowing Your Dryer’s Features Starting or stopping your Operating Your DryerBefore starting your dryer Selecting a cycleUsing the Timed high heat cycle Using the High Heat automatic cycleFire Hazard Cleaning the lint screen Maintenance-every loadUsing the Damp Dry cycle Caring For Your DryerCleaning the dryer interior Maintenance-as neededCleaning a clogged lint screen Cleaning the dryer exteriorRemoving accumulated lint Electrical Shock Personal Injury HazardWarnlng, \\‘ri\BeltView B Drying tips Laundry TipsBefore you dry SortingPlastic Rubber items Air/line DryingDrying special-care items Scatter RugsDiapers, baby clothes Elastic items Saving energy Using dryer fabric softenersVacation care Spots Solving laundering problemsGreasy LintStatic ElectricityIf You Need Assistance Or Service Before calling for assistanceWhen asking for help or service If you need serviceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need assistanceDryer Warranty Estate
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