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DRYER CARE

Cleaning the Lint Screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Clean it before

each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean

1. Pull the lint screen towards you. Roll lint off the screen with

your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet

lint is hard to remove.

2. 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.

If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check

the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See "Checking Your

Vent."

As needed cleaning

Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the

lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your

clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely

dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen.

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more

frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

To wash

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

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,

or fire.

To clean dryer drum

1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very

warm water.

2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.

Apply a liquid, non-flammable household cleaner to the

stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is

removed.

3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.

NOTE: Garments which 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 prevent dye transfer.

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.

Changing the Drum Light

The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when

you open the door.

To change the drum light

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back

wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right

corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb only with a 10-

watt appliance bulb. Replace the cover and secure with the

screw.

4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.