Inspect and clean the dryer
exhaust ducting at least once
a year to prevent clogging. A
partially clogged exhaust can
lengthen the drying time.
To clean, the exhaust duct follow these steps:
I Turn off electrical supply by
disconnecting the plug from the wall socket.
2 Disconnect exhaust duct from the dryer.
3 Vacuum the exhaust ductwith
the hose attachment or attach a rag to a pole or drain cleaning
wire and clean duct.
•Make sure the inside flaps of the exhaust hood move freely (you may want to check with a mirror).
•Make sure inside flaps are fully open when dryer is operating.
•Make sure there is not wild life
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the exhaust duct or hood.
Check the inside of the exhaust hood with a mirror to rid of debris
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