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STEAM DRYERS
Clean the steam coil fins. Suggest using compressed air and a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment.
NOTE: When cleaning steam coil fins, be careful not to bend the fins. If fins are bent, straighten by
using a fin comb, which is available from any local air-conditioning supply house.
90 DAYS
Remove lint from around basket (tumbler), drive motors, and surrounding areas. Remove lint from gas valve
burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.
NOTE: To prevent damage, avoid cleaning and/or touching ignitor/flame-probe assembly.
Remove lint accumulation from inside control box and at the rear area behind control box.
6 MONTHS
Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from dryer's internal
exhaust ducting.
Blower motor (impellor/fan) belts and drive belts should be examined. Cracked and/or seriously frayed belts
should be replaced. Tighten belts when necessary.
WARNING: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN
CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
AIR. CHECK CUSTOMER FURNISHED BACK DRAFTED DAMPERS IN
EXHAUST DUCTWORK. INSPECT AND REMOVE ANY LINT
ACCUMULATION, WHICH CAN CAUSE DAMPER TO BIND OR STICK.
NOTE: A back draft damper that is sticking partially closed can result in slow drying and shutdown of
the heat circuit safety switches or thermostats.
NOTE: When cleaning dryer cabinet(s), avoid using harsh abrasives. A product intended for the
cleaning of appliances is recommended.
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