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SECTION II

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

A. CLEANING

A 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: REMOVE POWER FROM THE DRYER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE IN THE DRYER.
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 screen. A clogged lint screen will cause poor dryer performance. The lint screen is located in the
lint drawer in the base of the dryer. Pull out the lint drawer, brush the lint off the lint screen, and remove the lint.
Inspect the lint screen and replace if torn.
NOTE: The frequency of cleaning the lint screens can best be determined from experience 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 (speed) reducer, drive belts, drive wheels, and drive shaft bearings.
Slide the lint basket ALL the way out of the dryer and clean any lint accumulation off the temperature sensor
bracket, which is located above the lint basket.