Removing accumulated lint | Whirlpool 340 1094 guide

Removing accumulated lint

Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should 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 or comments, please call our Consumer Assistance Center at l-800-253-1 301 from

anywhere in the U.S.A.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug dryer before removing dryer panels.

Wear gloves when handling dryer parts.

Make sure door switch wires are not touching the dryer drum before closing the top. See page 20, Step 7.

Failure to do so can result in death, electrical shock, or serious cuts.

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

NOTE: See page 20 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 using a hex-head screwdriver (l/4 inch).

3.Remove lint from shaded area in illustra- tion 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.

Thermostats Heater Heat element

box terminals

Electric dryer with back panel removed

ignitor

\il Fuynel

Gas dryer with lower front access panel removed

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Whirlpool 340 1094 warranty Removing accumulated lint

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Your ContentsDryer Safety Parts Features Or Service U.S.A Warranty Please record your model’s information Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ applianceFinish Your safety is important to us Dryer Safety Understanding your responsibilties Save These Other features not shown Parts and FeaturesOther doors Stopping/restarting your dryer Selecting a cycle and settingOperating Your Dryer Starting your dryer Cycle descriptions Automatic cycles Drying guidelines Heavy Dry cycle Delicates Drying cycles chartType of Load Automatic Cycle Fluff AIR Cycle Fluff Air cycle or line drying On some models End of cycle signalUsing End of cycle signal and Finish GUARD@ feature Clean Touch Or Selector Lint signal Using the drying rackTemperature Time Drying tips Laundry TipsSorting clothes Choosing Load Sizes Using dryer fabric softeners Items Drying special-care itemsDrying Instructions Napped items Cleaning the lint screen Every load cleaningCaring for Your Dryer Clogged lint screen As needed cleaning Removing accumulated lint Page Vacation care Changing the drum lightSaving energy Common laundry problems TroubleshootingProblem Cause Common dryer problems Reauestina Assistance or Se&ice inTJ.S.AI If you need serviceIf you need FSP Replacement parts If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Whirlpool will not PAY for Dryer WarrantyLength of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Uso Y Cuidado Lndice El usuario Su seguridad es importante para nosotros Seguridad de la Secadora Guarde Estas Instrucciones Es responsabilidad del usuario Otras puertas Partes y CaracteristicasOtros dispositivos que no se muestran Funcionamiento C6mo Operar la SecadoraLniciar el funcionamiento C6mo detener Notas Seleccib de ciclos y tiempoPrincipios de secado Descripcih de ciclos Ciclo de secado htimedo Damp Dry Funci6n de Toallas Towels featureCiclo sin calor Fluff Air Ciclo pesado Heavy Dry Secado en la parrilla Rack Dry Funcidn Finish Guard Ciclo AUTOMATIC0 Ciclo Crono Tabla de ciclos de secadoTIP0 DE Carga Tejidos Ciclo Secado sin calor Fluff Air o en el tendederoTelas Delicadaw Zapatos DE Algodon Y Lona Sefial de fin de cicloEn algunos modelos TIP0 DE Carga Tejidos Delicados Posicion Perillas Selector Individuales Clean Touch Baja Uso de la parrilla de secadoSecado EN LA Parrilla Temperatura En algunos kodelos Seiial de pelusa Consejos de secado Consejos de LavanderiaClasificacih de la ropa Seleccih de tamafio de carga Uso de suavizantes de telas para secadoras Articulos Instrucciones Sobre EL Secado Secado de artkulos de cuidado especial Instrucciones Sobre EL Secado Articulos Limpieza del filtro de pelusa Cuidado de la SecadoraMantenimiento en cada Carga Interior Mantenimiento seglinSea necesario Exterior Limpieza interior de la secadora Quite 10s tornillos antes de abrir la tapa Algunos modelos Cambio del foco del tamborCuidado durante las vacaciones Ahorro de energia Problema Problemas comunes de secadoCausa Problemas comunes de secadoras Si necesita refacciones FSP Solicitando Asistencia o Servicio Tknico en E.U.ASi necesita asistencia+ Si necesita servicio thcnico+Page Whirlpool Pagara POR Garantia para SecadorasTermino DE LA Garantia Whirlpool no Pagara POR