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Removing accumulated lint
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should be removed every two to three years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a quali- fied person. If you have any questions or comments, please call our Consumer Assistance Center at
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 clos- ing the top. See page 15, Step 7.
Failure to do so can result in death, electrical shock, or serious cuts.
For all electric dryers, or gas dryers which have a lower front access panel
NOTE: See page 15 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 (electric) or lower front access panel (gas). See the Installa- tion Instructions.
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.
5.Reconnect and level dryer again, if necessary.
Thermostats | Heater | Heat element |
| bOX | , terminals |
Electric dryer with back panel removed
| Gas dryer wlth lower front access panel |
14 | removed |