To wash
1.Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2.Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3.Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
4.Rinse screen with hot water.
5.Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer.
CleaningtheDryerInterior
To clean dryer drum
1.Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm water.
2.Apply paste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and stains are removed.
3.Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4.Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.
NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid dye transfer.
RemovingAccumulatedLint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
VacationandMovingCare
Vacation care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:
1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3.Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
Moving care
1.Unplug the power supply cord.
2.Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3.Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe.
4.Cap the open fuel supply line.
5.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
DryerOperation
Dryer will not run
■Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■Was a regular fuse used? Use a
■Is the dryer door firmly closed?
■Was the Power button firmly pressed?
■Was the Start button firmly pressed? Press and hold for 1 second.
No heat
■Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■Is the valve open on the gas supply line?
Unusual sounds
■Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn’t been used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.
■Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of the dryer?
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out pockets before laundering.
■Is it a gas dryer?
The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
■Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back and side to side?
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See “Installation Instructions.”
■Is the clothing knotted or balled up? When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items, and restart the dryer.
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