Care and Cleaning
DRYER EXHAUST
MAXIMIZE YOUR DRYER EFFICIENCY BY KEEPING THE EXHAUST DUCT CLEAN.
1. | Disconnect or Turn off electrical power. |
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2. | Disconnect duct from dryer. |
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3. | Clean exhaust duct from the end where dryer is |
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| connected to the exhause hood using: |
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| stretches) or to a drain cleaning wire (for less |
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4.Inspect exhaust hood. To minimize resistance to the exhaust air flow:
•flap must move freely (you may check with a mirror);
•flap should be fully open when dryer in on;
• ensure that no wildlife (birds, insects,...) have nested inside the duct.
INSIDE THE DRYER CABINET
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.
ALWAYS VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING
SAMSUNG Clothes Dryers Owner’s Instructions