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 – dryer
Cleaning the lint screen
The lint screen is located at the front of the dryer door opening. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
1.Open the door and pull the lint screen straight up.
2.Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
3.Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the door.
IMPORTANT:
•Do 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.
•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.
As needed cleaning – washer
Exterior
Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur. Occa- sionally wipe the outside of 
the washer to keep it looking like new.
Interior
Clean interior with 1 cup (250 mL) of chlo- rine bleach mixed with 2 cups (500 mL) of detergent. Run washer through a complete cycle using hot water. Repeat process if necessary.
NOTE: Remove hard water deposits using only cleaners labeled as washer safe.
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