Removing accumulated lint | Whirlpool 3396304 specs

Removing accumulated lint

Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. It is recommended that lint 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 at 1-800-253-l301.

For all electric dryers, or gas dryers which have a lower front access panel

See page 19 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 Installation Instructions.

3.Remove lint from shaded area in illustration with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid damaging wires, thermostats (electric), funnel (gas) or ignitor (gas).

4.Replace panel; reconnect and level dryer again, if necessary.

Electrlcal Shock and

Personal InJury Hazard

l Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power before removing 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 19, step 7.)

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

Thermostats

Heat element

Electric dryer with back panel removed

lgnitor	Funnel
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Gas dryer with front panel removed

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Whirlpool 3396304 warranty Removing accumulated lint

Contents

Electronicgas and Electricdryers Serial Number Dealer Your safety is important to usThank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance Purchase Date Understanding Safety What to do if YOU Smell GAS Important Safety Instructions Understanding your responsibilities Features Other features not shownUser Cards This Section Using the electronic touch controlsBefore starting your dryer One tone if the dryer accepts your selection Stopping and restarting Your dryerCydesITemps Using Automatic drying Press Select Using Timed drying Until the light glows by the CycleITemp desired Selecting cycles/temps To select a different cycle/ tempPress ON/SELECT until the light glows by Cycle chart Cotton and Llnens Fluff Air-No Heat Rubber, Plastic or Heat Sensltlve itemsSee Warning on Option Selection Chart Using Your Options/FeaturesUsing Cycle Signal Finish Guard Options Options Status Lights Using the Lockout featureUnderstanding the Finish Guard cycle To lock/unlock control panel Lint signal Maintenance-every loadCleaning the lint screen Caring For Your Dryer Cleaning the dryer interior Maintenance-as neededCleaning a clogged lint screen Cleaning the dryer exterior Changing the drum light ElectrIcal Shock and Fire Hazard Removing accumulated lint Wire clips see View C or damaging wires Electrical powerAgainst side of dryer. Avoid disconnecting Vacuum cleaner. Avoid damaging wires Drying tips Before you dryThis Sorting Drying special-care items Pillows, stuffed toys Dlapers, baby clothes Elastic Items Using dryer fabric softeners Saving energyVacation care Solving laundering problems Enough Detergent Was usedWere Dried Llnt Lint screen is clogged Load Is properly Below 45F 7C Dryer To Installation Instructions Lint screenMoisture in the load to be Duct or outside If You Need Assistance Or Service Before calling for assistanceIs the dryer door firmly closed? ’ When asklng for help or servlce If you need service’If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need assistance Full ONE-YEAR WARRANlY From Date of Purchase Defective in materials or workmanship