Caring for Your

Washer/Dryer

Proper care of your washer/dryer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer/dryer properly and safely.

Every load cleaning - washer

Cleaning the lint filter

Clean the filter at the bottom of the agitator after every load for the best filtering results.

To clean:

1.Lift off the agitator barrel.

2.Wash or wipe the filter clean in the bottom of the agitator barrel. The filter is not removable.

3.Replace agitator barrel. Snap it into place.

Every load cleaning - dryer

Cleaning the lint screen

The lint screen is located inside the dryer drum, on the back wall. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

1.Open the door and pull the lint screen straight out.

2.Squeeze the lint screen lightly while pulling the cover off.

3.Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

4.Replace cover on lint screen. Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the door.

IMPORTANT:

lDo not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

l Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers (polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other towels, causing your dryer’s lint screen to fill up faster. Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels.

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Whirlpool 3396315 manual Caring for Your Washer/Dryer, Every load cleaning washer, Every load cleaning dryer

3396315 specifications

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