Care And Cleaning Of The Dryer - GE DSKS433E Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Care and Cleaning of the Dryer.

Care and Cleaning of the Dryer
The Exterior: Wipe or dust any spills or washing
compounds with a damp cloth. Dryer control
panel and finishes may be damaged by some
laundry pretreatment soil and stain remover
products. Apply these products away from the
dryer. The fabric may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer caused by these
products is not covered by your warranty.
The Lint Filter: Clean the lint filter before each
use. Slide out the grid that covers the filter. Run
your fingers across the filter. A waxy build-up may
form on the lint filter from using dryer-added fabric
softener sheets. To remove this build-up, wash the
lint screen in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly
and replace. Do not operate the dryer without the
lint filter in place.
Have a qualified technician vacuum the lint
from the dryer once a year.
The Blower Compartment: A clothes dryer produces
combustible lint. When the dryer is not exhausted
to the outside, lint can accumulate in and near
the dryer, creating a fire hazard.
Inspect the dryer's blower compartment at least
once a year and remove accumulated lint:
Unplug the dryer.
1
Remove the access panel by removing the two
2
screws at the bottom of the access panel and
tipping the bottom of the panel until the clips
slip out.
Clean out any lint that may have accumulated.
3
Wipe or vacuum, being careful not to disturb
any electrical or mechanical connections.
Replace the access panel and plug the dryer
3
back in.
The Exhaust Duct: Inspect and clean the exhaust
ducting at least once a year to prevent clogging.
A partially clogged exhaust can lengthen the
drying time.
Follow these steps:
Turn off electrical supply by disconnecting
1
the plug from the wall socket.
Disconnect the duct from the dryer.
2
Vacuum the duct with the hose attachment
3
and reconnect the duct.
The Exhaust Hood: Check with a mirror that the
inside flaps of the hood move freely when
operating. Make sure that there is not wildlife
(birds, insects, etc.) nesting inside the duct or
hood.
Blower
compartment
access panel
Remove screws
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