Lint Removal - Whirlpool LE5550XT Use And Care Manual

Lint removal
Thermos~ts
Heat element
Electric dryer wlth back panel removed
lgnlter
Funnel
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Lint can gather inside the dryer and be
a fuel for fire. It is recommended the
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 Consumer Assistance
Center at 1-800-253-l 301.
Electrical Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
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Unplug the power supply cord
or turn off the electrlcal power
before removlng Ilnt.
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Do not put hands lnslde the
cablnet
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Make sure the dryer Is cool.
Fallure to do so could result In
electrical shock, personal Injury
or damage.
Electric dryers and gas dryers wlth
lower front access panel
If your dryer is electric, or is gas and
has a lower front access panel:
1.
Unplug the power supply cord or
turn off the electrical power.
2.
Remove back panel (electric) or
bwer front
access
panel (gas).
3. Remove lint from boxed-in area
with
a
soft brush or vacuum
cleaner. Avoid damaging wires,
thermostats, funnel (gas models) or
igniter (gas models).
4. Replace panel; reconnect and
relevel dryer, if necessary.
NOTE: See page 12 if
your dryer is
gas and does not have
a
lower front
access panel.
Gas dryer with lower front
acoess panel removed
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