Caring For Your Dryer

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1.Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the~electrical power.

2.Remove lint screen. Remove two screws in lint screen area.

3.Open top by pulling forward and up at each lront Mrner (see view A). Rest raised top against wall behind dryer (top is hinged at rear).

4.Remove two internal screws from front panel flanges (near top front comers). Lift front panel slightly, lifting off lower clips (see view B). Slowly pull front panel forward, disengaging panel from drum. (Drum will drop slightly.)

5.Move front panel aside and rest edge against side of dryer. Avoid discon- necting wire clips (see view C) or damaging wires.

6.Remove lint from area shown in ‘gas dryer illustration on page 11 with soft brush or vacuum deaner. Avoid damaging wires, funnel or igniter.

7.Reassemble in reverse order. Before closing the top, check the following:

-Drum seal must be flared out (see view D) and properly positioned against panel at bade of drum.

Rotate drum countercbdkse one full turn to chedc drum seal.

-Belt should be centered and tight on dryer drum.

-wire clips which hold the door switch wires must be anchored in slot in top of front panel (see

view C) and along top edge of side panel. Door wires must not touch drum when dryer is operating.

See Wsrnlng, page 11.

8.Replace top panel and lint screen screws. Top and front panels must be securely in place before operating dryer.

9.Reconnect power and level dryer again (if necessary).

NOTE: Call Consumer Assistance at 1-800-253-l 301 for assistance or more information.

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