Care And Cleaning; Inside; Outside - Frigidaire 27" Dryers with electronic controls Service Manual

Care and Cleaning

To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to
persons or property, comply with the basic warnings
listed in Important Safety Instructions and those listed
below.
• Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the
electrical power cord to avoid electrical shock
hazards.
• Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning
dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or electrical shock
could occur.

Inside

• Clean the lint screen after every load. Lint build-up
in the screen restricts air flow, which causes longer
drying times. The screen is located at the bottom of
the door opening. Remove by pulling straight up.
Remove the lint and replace the screen.
• Occasionally a waxy build-up may form on the lint
screen 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
screen in place.
• If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast
fabrics, clean the drum with a damp cloth and a mild
liquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser residue
before drying the next load.
• Every 18 months an authorized servicer should
clean the dryer cabinet interior and exhaust duct.
These areas can collect lint and dust over time. An
excessive amount of lint build-up could result in
inefficient drying and possible fire hazard.

Outside

• Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never
use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers.
• If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted
chlorine bleach [1/2 cup(120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 liter)
water]. Rinse several times with clear water.
• Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a
mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Or,
touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or
label.
• Before moving the dryer, place a strip of cardboard
or thin fiberboard under the front leveling legs to
prevent damage to floor.
Do not store or place laundry products on top of dryer at
any time. They can damage the finish or controls.
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