Whirlpool LEC8858EQ1 Use & Care Manual page 17

REMOVING ACCUMULAIED UNT FROM I NSIDE THE DRYER CABINET
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel
for fire. Lint should be removed every two to
three years, or more often, depending on dryer
usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified
person. If you have any questions or comments,
please call our Consumer Assistance Center at
1-800-253-1301 from anywhere in the U.S,A.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before cleaning.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug dryer or turn off power supply.
2.
Remove rear panel.
3, Remove any lint using a vacuum cleaner or soft
brush. Avoid damaging wires and thermostats.
4, Replace rear panel.
Thermostats
Heater box
5, Open lint screen lid. Remove 2 screws from
lint screen area.
6, Open top by pulling forward and up at each
front corner (see illustration). Rest raised top
against wall behind dryer (top is hinged at rear).
Dryer with rear panel removed
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