Lintremoval - Whirlpool LE5200XT Use & Care Manual

Caring For Your Dryer
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Lintremoval
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 1-800-253-1301.
Thermostats Heat element
terminals
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Electric dryer with back penal removed
Igniter _,nnel
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• Unplug tho power supply cord
or turn off the electrical power
before removing dryer panols.
• Make sure the dryer is cool.
* Dryer ports can have sharp
edges, thin care when han-
dllng.
• When replacing front panel
alter llnt removal, the wire clips
holding the door switch wires
must be anchored to top of
iront and side panels. Wires
MUST NOT touch rotating
drum. (See page 13, step 7.)
Failure to do so could result In
elsotrlcal shock or personal
inJury.
if your dryer is eisctrlc, or is gas
and has I lower _ront access 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
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
igniter
(gas).
4. Replace panel; reconnect and
level dryer again, if necessary.
NOTE: See page 13 if your dryer is
gas and has a full front panel.
Gu dryer wtth Iow_ front
12 access panel removed