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Whirlpool 3396311 Use And Care Manual page 13

Whirlpool electric and gas drvers use and care 3396311

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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 Consumer Assistance Center
at l-800-253-1 301.
For ail electric dryers, or gas dryers whkh
have a lower front access panel
NOTE: See page 14 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.
Electrical
Shock and Personal
injury
H8ZNd
l
Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
the electric al power before removing
dryer pane s.
l
Make sure the dryer is cool.
l
Dryer part:! can have sharp edges. Use
care when handling.
l
When repkcing front panel after lint
removal, tte wire clips holding the door
switch wirss must be anchored to top of
front and s de panels. Wires MUST NOT
touch rotat ng drum. (See page 14,
Step 7.)
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or per ional injury.
Thwmoa :ats
Heat dement
Electric
dryer with back panel removed
I
Gas dryer w inh Fer;Jnt
access panel
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