Care & Cleaning

CLEAN THE FILTER BEFORE EVERY DRYER USE

Slide the filter tray as shown, clean the lint filter.

Put your moistened fingers at one corner of the filter and wipe in a sideways motion all the way across to the other corner.

Do not operate the dryer without the filter tray in place AND

Do not operate the dryer without the filter in place.

Periodically, remove the lint filter (it snaps in and out) and insert the suction hose adapter from your vacuum cleaner into the opening.

Do the same through the rectangular opening at top or bottom of the door and at the louvers on the cabinet front.

CARE AND CLEANING

Dryer exterior

Wipe off any spills or washing compounds. Wipe dust with a damp cloth. Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects.

Dryer control panel and finishes may be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed on or have direct contact with the dryer.

Apply these pre-treatment products away from the dryer. The fabric may then be dried normally.

MAXIMIZE YOUR DRYER EFFICIENCY BY KEEPING THE EXHAUST DUCT CLEAN.

1.Disconnect or Turn off electrical power.

2.Disconnect duct from dryer.

3.Clean exhaust duct from end where dryer is connected to the exhaust hood using: The hose attachment of your vacuum cleaner;

A dust rag attached to a pole (for straight stretches) or to a drain cleaning wire (for less accessible turns).

4.Inspect exhaust hood. To minimize resistance to exhaust air flow:

Flap must move freely (you may check with a mirror);

Flap should be fully open when dryer is on;

Ensure that no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.) have nested inside the duct.

CLEANING LINT FROM YOUR DRYER

Combustible lint may collect on the inside of the dryer cabinet.

CLEAN EVERY 2 TO 3 YEARS OR MORE OFTEN DEPENDING ON USAGE.

Cleaning should be done by a qualified service person.

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