Whirlpool 3401083 Use And Care Manual page 15

Removing accumulated lint
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel
for fire. Lint should 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
or comments, please call our Consumer
Assistance Center at 1-800-253-l 301.
Electrical Shock Hazard
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Unplug the power supply cord or turn
off the electriial power before remov-
ing dryer panels.
For all electric dryers, or gas dryers
which have a lower front access panel
NOTE:
See page 16 if your dryer is gas and
has a full front 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 the Installa-
tion Instructions.
3. Remove lint from shaded area in illustra-
tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
Avoid damaging wires, thermostats
(electric), funnel (gas) or ignitor (gas).
4. Replace panel.
5. Reconnect and level dryer again, if
necessary.
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Make sure the dryer is cool.
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Dryer parts can have sharp edges.
Use care when handling.
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When replacing front panel after lint
removal, the wire clips holding the
door switch wires must be anchored
to top of front and side panels. Wires
MUST NOT touch rotating drum. (See
page 16, Step 7.)
Failure to do so could result in
electriil shock or personal injury.
Thermostats Heater Heat element
Electric dryer with back panel removed
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Gas dryer with lower front access panel
removed
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