INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEEXHAUSTING THE DRYER DRYERTUMBLERCARE
A proper exhaust system is critical for good drying If the tumbler becomes stained by a crayon, ink pen or
results. Restricted airflow affects dryer performance and other item inadvertently left in agarment, clean the turn-
results in longer drying times. Exhaust ductwork guide- bler with an all purpose cleaner such as: Fantastik, Soft
lines: Scrub or Formula 409®. *Then tumble old towels or rags
to remove any excess stain.
• Use 4" diameter rigid metal exhaust duct. Do not use
smaller duct. Minimize the length of duct and the num- DRYER EXHAUST SYSTEM CLEAN I NG
ber of elbows. Secure joints with duct tape. Do not use While the lint tilter will catch practically all of the lint
screws, from the load, some fine lint dust will get through and
• Never use plasticor nonmetal flexible duct. This can may build up in the venting. It is important that the vent-
kink, cause lint buildup and reduce airflow which cre- ing be cleaned out every year to maintain efficient dry-
ates service problems, ing. The hinged cover in the hood at the outside of the
If flexible duct must be used, use only the type with a home should be cleaned more frequently to keep it free to
stiff sheet metal wall. Do not kink or crush the duct. Do open and close.
not use flexible duct with athin foil wall. Refer to the Installation Instructions for more details on
• Clean out previously used exhaust duct. Replace proper venting.
kinked or crushed sections. Be sure exhaust vent hood
flap opens and closes freely.
• Refer to the installation instructions for additional STORING THE STACKED WASHER
dryerexhaustinformation. AND DRYER
CARING FOR THE STACKED Washers can be damaged if water is not removed from
WASHER AND DRYER hoses and internal components before storage. Prepare
the washer and dryer for storage as follows:
CONTROL PANEL CARE Select the Regular Fabrics cycle and add one cup of
bleach or white vinegar to a full load of warm or hot
Clean the control panel with a soft damp cloth. Do not water without clothes. Run the washer through a com-
use any abrasive powders or cleaning pads. plete cycle.
CABINET CARE Turn the water faucets off and disconnect the inlet
hoses.
Simply wipe off any marks with soap and water, fol-
lowed with an appliance wax if desired. • Advance the cycle control knob to the final spin of the
Regular Fabrics cycle and drain any water that may be
WASHER LINT FILTER CARE in the drain hose.
The lint filter is located in the center of the agitator. After • Disconnect the washer and dryer from the electrical
each use, take the lint filter out of the agitator and clean supply and leave the washer lid open to letair circulate
any lint off the screen. Because of the effectiveness of the inside the tub.
draining system, normally there will be little or no lint on • Clean the dryer tumbler with an all purpose cleaner
the filter. More lint will be collected when washing very such as Fantastik or Formula 409 ®* and disconnect
linty loads, such as terrycloth towels, throw rugs or blan- from the power supply.
kets. *Brandnames are trademarks ofthe respective manufacturers.
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