Whirlpool BYCCD3421W0 Caring For Your Dryer, Maintenance-every load, Maintenance-as needed

Caring For Your Dryer

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Dryers require regular maintenance. Follow the suggestions below to maintain your dryer property.

Maintenance-every load

Cleaning the lint screen

The lint screen is located inside the dryer drum, on the back wall. Cken Y beton oath Kurd. A soreen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

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

2.Squeeze body of lint screen lightly white pulling the cover off. See itluatration.

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.Replaoe cover on lint soreen body. Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the door.

Maintenance-as needed

Use the following suggestions about cleaning and lint removal to maintain your dryer and keep it operating efl iciently.

Cleaning a clogged lint screen

Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can cause a residue build-up on the lint screen. A clogged lint screen can extend drying times. Clean the lint screen every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue build-up. Use the following method:

1.Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

2.Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent.

3.Scrub lint soreen with the brush until all residue build-up is removed.

4.Rinse with hot water.

5.Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel and replace in dryer.

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.

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