Removing accumulated
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. If you have any questions, please call our Consumer Assistance Center
lint
Electrical Shock Hazard
l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power before remov- ing dryer panels.
l Make sure the dryer is cool.
l Dryer parts can have sharp edges. Use care when handling.
l When replacing front panel after lint removal, the wire clips holding the
~door switch wires must be anchored to top of front and side panels. Wires MUST NOT touch rotating drum. (See page 15, Step 7.)
Failure to do so could result in electri- cal shock or personal injury.
For all electric dryers, or gas dryers which have a lower front access panel
NOTE: See page 15 if your dryer is gas and has a full front panel.
1.Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power.
2.Remove back panel (electric) or lower front access panel (gas). See the Installa- tion Instructions.
3.Remove lint from shaded area in illustra- tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid damaging wires, thermostats (electric), funnel (gas) or ignitor (gas).
4.Replace panel.
5.Reconnect and level dryer again, if necessary.
Thermostats Heater Heat element box terminals
Electric dryer with back panel removed
Gas dryer with lower front access panel
removed
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