Kenmore W10680133C Use & Care Manual page 11

Cleaning the lint screen (cont.)
•ro wash..
I. 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.
Reinstall screen in dryer.
Steam models only: Install and store your dryer where it
will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hose,
freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your
dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Non-Use or Storage 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. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."
3. Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid
unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge)
while you are away.
Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Gas models only: Close shut-off valve in gas supply line.
3. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and
remove fittings attached to dryer pipe.
4. Gas models only: Cap the open fuel supply line.
5. Steam models only: Shut off: water faucet.
6. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from
faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.
7. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
8. Use tape to secure dryer door.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock,
For direct=wired dryers:
1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring from dryer and secure wire ends.
3. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.
4. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from
faucet; then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the Dryer
Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect
the dryer.
Special instructions for steam models
Water inlet Hose
Replace inlet hose and hose screen after 5 years of use
to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and
replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks
are found.
When replacing your inlet hose, record the date
of replacement.
To Winterize the Dryer
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Shut off water faucet.
3. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.
To Use the Dryer Again
1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet.
Turn on water faucet.
Plug in dryer or reconnect power as described in the
Installation Instructions.
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