Whirlpool 4LEC7646EZ0 Use And Care Manual page 17

Electric and gas dryers
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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
qualified person. If you have any questions
or comments, please call our Consumer
Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301.
For all electric dryers, or gas dryers
which have a lower front access panel
NOTE:
See page 18 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.
CARI NG F O R YOU R DRYER
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before cleaning.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Thermostats
Electric dryer with back panel removed
Ignitor
Funnel
Gas dryer with lower front
access panel removed
Heater
Heat element
box
terminals
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