GE DDG8280SBMAA Use & Care Manual page 12

MAXIMIZE YOUR DRYER EFFICIENCY BY
KEEPING THE EXHAUST DUCT CLEAN
Maintenance should be done periodically (at least once a year) to prevent clogging.
1. Disconnector turn off the electrical
power to your appliance
2. Disconnect the exhaust duct from your dryer.
Connected-
to dryer
fl
I
\
Exhaust
hood
3. Clean the exhaust duct from the
end where the dryer is connected
to the exhaust hood using:
• the hose attachment of your
vacuum cleaner;
• a dust rag attached to a pole
(for straight stretches) or
attached to a drain cleaning
wire (for less accessible turns).
Check turns in the exhaust duct for
any collected lint and remove.
4. Inspect the exhaust hood. To minimize resistance
to the exhaust air flow:
• make sure the flaps move freely (you may check
with a mirror);
,make sure the flaps are fully open when the
dryer is on;
,make sure there is no wildlife (birds, insects, etc.)
nesting inside the exhaust duct.
Exhaust Hood Flaps
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