Maximize Your Dryer Efficiency By Keeping The Exhaust Duct Clean; Cleaning Lint From Your Dryer - GE PCKS443EBWW Use And Care Manual

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 is
connected to the exhaust hood using:
• the hose attachment of your vacuum cleaner:
• a dust rag attached to a pole (for straight stretches)
or to a drain cleaning wire (for less accessible
turns).
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.

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.
ALWAYS VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING
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