Whirlpool 3396311 manual Caring For Your Dq,fer, Maintenance-every load, Cleaning the lint screen

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Caring For Your Dq,fer

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Dryers require regular maintenance. Follow the suggestions belovr to maintain your dryer properly.

Maintenance-every load

Cleaning the lint screen

The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

1.Open the lid and pull the lint screen straight out.

2.Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

3.Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the lid.

Product alid Fabric Damage Hazard

Do not run ttle dryer with the lint screen loose, dama ged, blocked or missing.

Doing so cal I cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

Lint signal

(on some model@

Restricted airflow reduces drying efficiency. The signal (a whistle tone) lets you know if the airflow is restricted.

lTurn off the dryer and clean the lint screen.

NOTE: Clean your lint screen before each load. Do not wait for the lint signal. The lint signal indicates excessive lint present on your lint screen. If you wait for the lint signal before you clean the lint screen, drying efficiency will be reduced.

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Contents Tf ‘r’ou Need A!tistance UseAndCareThank you for buying an Estate appliance Your safety is important to usWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Understanding SafetyUnderstanding your responsibilities Important Safety InstructionsOther doors Knowing Your Dryer‘s FeaturesStopping your dryer Operating Your DryferBefore starting your dryer Starting your dryerCycles Understanding your cyclesAutomatic cycles Timed cyclesAir cycle no heat Using the Damp Dry cycleUsing the Wrinkle Free cycle Selecting the right cycle End of cycle signal Caring For Your Dq,fer Maintenance-every loadCleaning the lint screen Lint signalCleaning the dryer exterior Maintenance-as neededCleaning a clogged lint screen Cleaning the dryer interiorRemoving accumulated lint View a Before you dry Laundry TipsDrying special-care items Diapers, baby clothes Elastic Items Vacation care Using dryer fabric softenersSaving energy Problem Check Solving laundering problemsCIAUSE~~LUTI~NS Problem Check ifBefore Calling For assistance If You Need Assistance Or ServiceYou need FSP replace ment parts If you need serviceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Whirlpool will not PAY for Dryer WarrantyLength of WARRANTY1 Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR