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 duct work 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,
WARNING: LINT FROM MOST FABRICS IS HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE. THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT CAN CREATE APOTENTIALFIRE HAZARD.
WARNING: KEEP DRYERAREA CLEAR and FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE, and OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS and
LIQUIDS.
NOTE: REMOVE POWER FROM THE MACHINE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE IN THE MACHINE (cleaning the lint drawers and lint screens are the only exceptions).
NOTE: Suggested time intervals shown are for average usage which is considered six (6) to eight (8) operational (running) hours per day.
CLEAN LINT FROM LINT DRAWER/SCREEN EVERY THIRD or FOURTH LOAD.
NOTE: The frequency of cleaning the lint screens can best be determined from experience at each location.
WEEKLY
Clean lint accumulation from the lint chamber, thermostat, and microprocessor temperature sensor (sensor bracket) area.
WARNING: TOAVOID HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONTINUE
ELECTRICALPOWER SUPPLYTO THE DRYER.
90 DAYS
Remove lint from around tumbler (basket), drive motors, and surrounding areas. Remove lint from the gas valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.
NOTE: To prevent damage, avoid cleaning and/or touching the Hot Surface Ignitor.
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