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Removing
accumulated
lint
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel
for fire. It is recommended that lint be removed
every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a
qualified person. If you have any questions,
please call our toll-free number
l-800447-6737.
Electrical
Shock and
Personal
Injury Hazard
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Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
the electrical power before removing
dryer panels.
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Make sure the dryer is cool.
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Dryer parts can have sharp edges. Use
care when handling.
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When replacing front panel after lint
removal, the wire clips holding the door
switch wires must be anchored to top of
front and side panels. Wires MUST NOT
touch rotating drum. (See page 15,
Step 7.)
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or personal injury.
For all electric
dryers,
or gas dryers
which
have a lower front access
panel
NOTE:
See page 15 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
Installation
Instructions.
3. Remove lint from shaded area in illustration
with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid
damaging wires, thermostats (electric),
funnel (gas) or ignitor (gas).
4. Replace panel; reconnect and level dryer
again, if necessary.
Ele ctric dryer with back panel removed
Thermostats
Heat element
Gas dryer with lower front access panel
removed
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