Cleaning The Dryer Interior; Removing Accumulated Lint; Water Inlet Hoses; Vacation, Storage And Moving Care - Maytag Bravos W10160250A Use And Care Manual

As needed cleaning
1. Roll lint off screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to
remove residue buildup.
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Insert lint screen back into dryer.

Cleaning the Dryer Interior

1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub
with a soft cloth until stain is removed.
2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored
cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and
will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid transfer of
dye.

Removing Accumulated Lint

From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning
should be done by a qualified person.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

Water Inlet Hoses

Replace inlet hoses and hose screen after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure.
Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement.

Vacation, Storage and Moving Care

Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the
hoses, freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing
weather, winterize it.
Non-Use or Vacation Care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your
dryer for an extended period of time, you should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."
3. Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to a
water pressure surge) while you are away.
To winterize dryer
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Shut off water faucet.
3. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.
To use dryer again
1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn on water faucet.
2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
Moving care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Shut off water faucet.
3. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose
separately.
4. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
5. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
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