Whirlpool Electric Dryer Use And Care Manual page 17

REMOVING ACCUMUlAlID
UNT FROM INSIDE THE DRYER CABINET
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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
l-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.
Heater box
Dryer with rear panel removed
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).
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