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Care and Cleaning
Clean lint screen after every load.
Do not store or place laundry products on
top of dryer at any time. They can damage
the finish or controls.
To reduce risk of fire or serious injury to persons or property, comply with
the basic warnings listed in Important Safety Instructions and those listed below.
Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the e/ectrica! Rower cord to avoid
electrical shock hazards.
o Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or
electrical shock could occur.
Inside
Clean the lint screen after every load. Lint build-up in the screen restricts air flow,
which causes longer drying times. The screen is located at the bottom of the door
opening. Remove by pulling straight up. Remove the lint and replace the screen.
CAUTION -Risk of Fire -A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. The dryer must be
connected to an exhaust outdoors. Regularly inspectthe outdoor exhaust opening and
remove any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the
surrounding area.
o Occasionally a waxy build-up may form on the lint screen from using dryer-added
fabric softener sheets. To remove this build-up, wash the lint screen in warm, soapy
water. Dry thoroughly and replace. Do not operate the dryer without the lint screen in
place.
o If the dryer drum becomes stained from noncolorfast fabrics, clean the drum with a
damp cloth and a mild liquid household cleanser. Remove cleanser residue before
drying the next load.
Every 18 months an authorized servicer should clean the dryer cabinet interior and
exhaust duct. These areas can collect lint and dust over time. An excessive amount of
lint build-up could result in inefficient drying and possible fire hazard.
Outside
Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive
cleansers.
If the cabinet becomes stained, clean with diluted chlorine bleach [1/2 cup
(120 ml) in 1 quart (.95 liter) water]. Rinse several times with clear water.
Remove glue residue from tape or labels with a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent. Or, touch residue with the sticky side of the tape or label.
Before moving the dryer, place a strip of cardboard or thin fiberboard under the
front leveling legs to prevent damage to floor.
results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CA USES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Greasy, oily o Fabric softener sheet, o Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. _ Add a few bath towels to small loads for
stains Rinse and rewastq, proper tumbling.
Some "silkqike _ fabrics should be air dried.
Use proper drying temperature.
Place fabric sotte_ier sheet on top of load
before starting the dryer.
Lint o Overloading. _ Reduce load size and rewash using liquid _ Do not overload dryer.
Overdrying causes static fabric softener in ttqe final rinse, o Use fabric softener in wastqer or dryer to
electricity. _ Or, add a fabric softener stqeet and tumble reduce static electricity.
Lint screen not clean wtqen without heat. _ Remove items wtqen they are slightly damp to
cycle began. _ Use lint brush or ro%r to remove lint. avoid overdrying.
Lint is attached to "pills." _ Check that lint _creen is clean and in place.
Pilling o Pilling is normal with _ Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
(Fibers break off, synthetic and permanent _ Use a lint brush or shaver to remove pills. _ Wtqen ironing, use spray starch or fabric finish
ball up and cling press fabrics. This is due to on collars and cuffs.
to fabric.) abrasion from normal wear. _ Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Shrinking o Overdrying. _ Irreversible condition. _ Follow fabric care label directions.
If shrinking is a concern.ctqeck load often.
Remove items wtqile slightly damp and hang or
lay flat to complete drying.
Block knits into stqape.
Wrinkling _ Overloading. _ Reduce load size and tumble at medium or _ Do not overload dryer.
Leaving items in dryer after low heat for 5-10 minutes, o Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
cycle ends. _ Remove items immediately. Hang or fold.
Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying
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