Care And Cleaning - Kenmore 417.6173 Series Use & Care Manual

Care and Cleaning

WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
A clothes dryer produces combustible
lint. The dryer must be connected to an
outdoors exhaust. Regularly inspect the
outdoor exhaust opening and remove
any accumulation of lint around the
opening and in the surrounding area.
IMPORTANT
Clean the lint filter after every load.
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire or serious injury
to persons or property, comply with the
basic warnings listed in the Important
Safety Instructions and in this Care and
Cleaning section.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD /
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
Before cleaning the laundry center in-
terior, unplug the electrical power cord
to avoid electrical shock hazards.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD /
HARMFUL VAPOR HAZARD
DO NOT use any type spray cleanser
when cleaning the dryer interior. Haz-
ardous fumes or electrical shock could
occur.
• Clean the lint filter after every load.
Lint build-up on the filter restricts air
flow, which causes longer drying times.
The filter is located at the bottom of
the door opening. Remove by pulling
straight up. Remove the lint and replace
the filter.
• Occasionally a waxy build-up may
form on the lint filter from using dryer-
added fabric softener sheets. To remove
this build-up, wash the filter with warm,
soapy water. Dry the filter thoroughly
and replace. DO NOT operate the
dryer without the lint filter in place.
• If the dryer drum becomes stained from
non colorfast 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 a qualified service
personnel should clean the dryer cabi-
net interior and exhaust duct. These ar-
eas can collect lint and dust over time.
An excessive amount of lint build-up
could result in inefficient drying and
possible fire hazard.
Cleaning Inside of Washer
• Remove items from the washer as soon
as the cycle ends. Excess wrinkling,
color transfer, and odors may develop
in items left in the washer.
• Dry the washer top, the area around the
lid opening, and the underside of the
lid. These areas should always be dry
before the lid is closed.
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