Care and Cleaning
DRYER EXHAUST
MAXIMIZE YOUR DRYER EFFICIENCY BY KEEPING THE
EXHAUST DUCT CLEAN.
1. Disconnect or Turn off electrical power.
2. Disconnect duct from dryer.
3. Clean exhaust duct from end where dryer
• the hose attachment of your vacuum
• a dust rag attached to a pole (for straight
4. Inspect exhaust hood. To minimize resistance to the exhaust air flow:
• flap must move freely (you may check with a mirror);
• flap should be fully open when dryer is on;
• ensure that no wildlife (birds, insects,...) have nested inside the duct.
INSIDE THE DRYER CABINET
CLEANING LINT FROM YOUR DRYER
Combustible lint may collect on the inside of the dryer cabinet. CLEAN
EVERY 2 TO 3 YEARS OR MORE OFTEN DEPENDING ON USAGE.
Cleaning should be done by a qualified service person.
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SAMSUNG Clothes Dryers Owner's Instructions
is connected to the exhaust hood using:
cleaner:
stretches) or to a drain cleaning wire
(for less accessible turns).
ALWAYS VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING
EXHAUST HOOD
CONNECTED TO
DRYER
Check turns in the exhaust duct
for any collected lint.