SECTION VI
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
A. CLEANING
A program and/or schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint from various areas of the dryer, as well as throughout the ductwork system. The frequency of cleaning can best be determined from experience at each location. Maximum operating efficiency is dependent upon proper air circulation. The accumulation of lint can restrict this airflow. If the guidelines in this section are met, an ADC dryer will provide many years of efficient, trouble free, and most importantly, safe operation.
WARNING: LINT FROM MOST FABRICS IS HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE. THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT CAN CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING: KEEP DRYER AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE, AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS.
NOTE: Suggested time intervals shown are for average usage which is considered six (6) to eight (8) operational (running) hours per day.
SUGGESTED CLEANING SCHEDULE
EVERY THIRD OR FOURTH LOAD
Clean the lint basket. A clogged lint basket will cause poor dryer performance. The lint basket is located in the lint drawer in the base of the dryer. Pull out the lint drawer, brush the lint off the lint basket, and remove the lint. Inspect lint screen and replace if torn.
NOTE: Frequency can best be determined at each location.
WEEKLY
Open the hinged panels on each side of the basket (tumbler) section and remove any lint accumulation, from the basket (tumbler) drive motor, drive shafts, gear reducer,
Slide the lint basket ALL the way out of the dryer and clean any lint accumulation off of the temperature sensor bracket, which is located above the lint basket.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONTINUE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TO THE DRYER.
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