As needed cleaning
Laundrydetergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the
lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your
clothes, or cause the dryer to stop beforeyour load is completely
dry. The screen is probably clogged iflint falls off the screen.
Clean the lint screen (as outlined following) every 6 months, or
more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
To wash
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet anylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen
in dryer.
To clean dryer drum
1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the
stained area and rub with a soft cloth untilall excess dye
is removed.
2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.
NOTE: Garments which contain unstable dyes, such asdenim
blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the
dryer interior. These stains arenot harmful to your dryer and will
not stain future loads ofclothes. Dry unstable dye items inside
out to prevent dye transfer.
From inside the dryer cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
From the exhaust vent
Lintshould beremoved every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.
Install and store your laundry center where it will not freeze.
Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage
your laundry center. If storing or moving your laundry center
during freezing weather, winterize it.
Non-use orvacation care
Operate your laundry center only whenyou are at home. Ifyou
will be on vacation or not using your laundry center for an
extended period of time, you should:
• Unplug laundry center or disconnect power.
• Turnoff the water supply to the washer. This helps avoid
accidental flooding (dueto a water pressure surge) while you
are away.
Towinterize laundry center
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. Put 1 qft (1 L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket.
4. Run washer on a drain and spin setting for about 30 seconds
to mix the antifreeze and water.
5. Unplug laundry center or disconnect power.
To use laundry center again
1. Flush water pipes and hoses. Reconnect water inlet hoses.
Turn on both water faucets.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
2. Plug inlaundry center or reconnect power.
3. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1cup (250 mL)
of detergent to clean out antifreeze.
To transport the laundry center
1. Shut off both water faucets.
2. Disconnect and drain water inlet hoses.
3. If laundry center will bemoved during freezing weather, put in
a qt (1L) of R.V.-type antifreeze in the basket. Run washer on
a spin setting for about 30 seconds to mix the antifreeze and
water.
4. Disconnect the drain from the drain system.
5. Unplug the power cord.
6. Disconnect the exhaust vent.
7. Wash lint screen.
8. Make sure leveling legs are secure.
9. Place the inlet hoses into the basket.
10. Drape the power cord and drain hose over edge and into the
basket.
11. Use masking tape to secure the washer lid and dryer door.
Reinstalling your laundry center
1. Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level and
connect the laundry center.
2. Run the washer through a complete cycle with 1 scoop or
capful of detergent to clean the washer and remove the
antifreeze, if used.
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