3.Wet a nylon 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.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior
To clean dryer drum
1.Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water.
2.Apply paste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and stains are removed.
3.Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4.Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.
NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid transfer of dye.
Removing Accumulated Lint
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
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:
1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
Moving care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1.Unplug the power supply cord.
2.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1.Disconnect power.
2.Disconnect wiring.
3.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Changing the Drum Light
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.
To change the drum light
1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3.Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a
4.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
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