Cleaning Your Dryer - Kenmore 3405587 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

29-inch wide gas dryers
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This section explains how to care for
your dryer properly and safely.
Proper
care
of your
dryer
can
extend
its life and help
you
avoid
costly
service
calls.
CLEANING YOUR DRYER
EXTERIOR
Use a soft, damp clothto clean the cabinet
and console. Avoid using harsh abrasives.
Do not put sharp metal objects on or in
your
dryer. They
can damage
the finish.
INTERIOR
Explosion
Hazard
Use nonflammable
cleaners.
Failure
to do so can result
in death,
explosion,
fire, or burns.
Garments
that contain
unstable
dyes,
such as denim
blue jeans
or brightly
colored
cotton
items,
may discolor
the
dryer drum.
To clean
dryer
drum:
STEP
1. Make
a paste
with detergent
and very warm
water
and apply to a soft
cloth.
Continue
with
STEPS
2-4.
or
STEP
la.
Spray
nonflammable
liquid
household
cleaner
on the stained
area.
Continue
with STEPS
2-4.
STEP 2. Scrub area until all excess dye
is removed.
STEP
3. Wipe
thoroughly
with a damp
cloth.
STEP
4. Tumble
a load of clean towels
for 20 minutes
to dry.
CLEANING
THE
LINT
SCREEN
Remove
Lint
Before
Every
Load
The lint screen
is located
on top of
your dryer.
Clean
it before
every
load.
A screen
blocked
by lint can increase
drying
time.
To clean:
STEP
1. Pull the lint screen
straight
up.
STEP
2. Roll lint off the screen
with your
fingers.
Do not rinse or wash
screen
to
remove
lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
STEP
3. Push the lint screen
firmly
back
into place.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not run the dryer with the lint screen
loose, damaged,
blocked,
or missing.
Doing
so can cause
overheating
and
damage
to both the dryer and fabrics.
• Some
towels
made
of synthetic
fibers
and natural
fibers
(polyester
and cotton
blends)
may shed more
lint than other
towels,
causing
your
dryer's
lint screen
to fill up faster.
Be sure to remove
lint
from the lint screen
before
and after
drying
new towels.
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