Whirlpool WHD5090GW0 Use & Care Manual page 13

CLEANING THE BOTTOM FILTER
Clean bottom filter after every 5 loads.
The filter is located in bottom corner of dryer.
1. Open the filter door on the bottom of the dryer and grab
the handle to pull out the filter. Remove the foam from
the bottom filter. Clean the filter foam and the filter by
hand or rinse with water – do not wash the filter foam
in a washer. Wring out the filter foam – do not insert
it in the bottom filter dripping wet.
2. Replace the filter foam on the bottom filter. Replace the
bottom filter in the filter chamber. Fold the filter handle
down and close the bottom door.
IMPORTANT:
Do not run the dryer with the filter loose, damaged,
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blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating
and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE
Non-Use or Storage Care
If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an
extended period of time, you should:
1. Empty water tank.
2. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
3. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."
4. In colder climates, store your dryer where it will not
freeze. Because some water may stay in the hose,
freezing can damage your dryer.
Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Empty water tank.
2. Unplug the power supply cord.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use tape to secure dryer door.
NON-USE, STORAGE, AND
MOVING CARE (cont.)
For direct-wired dryers:
1. Empty water tank.
2. Disconnect power.
3. Disconnect wiring.
4. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
5. Use tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the Dryer
Follow the "Installation Instructions" section to locate, level,
and connect the dryer.
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