Whirlpool LDR3822D Use And Care Manual page 12

Removing accumulated lint
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel
for fire. Lint should be removed every two to
three years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a
qualified person. If you have any questions
or comments, please call our Consumer
Assistance Center at 1-800-253-l 301.
For all electric dryers, or gas dryers
1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
the electrical power.
2. Electric dryers:
Remove back panel using a hex-head
screwdriver (l/4 inch).
Gas dryers:
Pry off lower front access panel using a
flat-blade screwdriver.
3. Remove lint from shaded area in illustra-
tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
Avoid damaging wires, thermostats
(electric), funnel (gas), or ignitor (gas).
4. Replace panel.
5. Reconnect and level dryer again, if
necessary.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug the power supply cord or turn
off the electrical power before removing
dryer panels.
Make sure the dryer is cool.
Dryer parts can have sharp edges.
Use care when handling.
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.
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal injury.
Thermostats Heater Heat element
box terminals
Electric dryer with back panel removed
lgnitor
Funnel
Gas dryer with lower front
access panel removed
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