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Care and Cleaning
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.
Clean lint screen after every load.
o Before cleaning the dryer interior, unplug the electrical power cord to avoid electrical
st_ock hazards.
Do not use any type spray cleanser when cleaning dryer interior. Hazardous fumes or
electrical stqock 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 inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and
remove any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the
surrounding area.
Do not store or place laundry products
on top of dryer at any time. They can
damage the finish or controls.
Occasionally a waxy build-up may form on the lint screen from using dryer-added fabric
softener sheets. To remove tNs 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.
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, dean 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 wittq a mixture of warm water and mild detergent.
Or, touch residue with the sticky side of ttqe 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.
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
results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLECAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVEMEASURES
Greasy, oily _ Fabric softener sheet, o Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. _ Add a few bath towels to small loads for
stains Rinse and rewast_, proper tumbling.
Some "silk-like" fabrics should be air dried.
Use proper drying temperature.
Place fabric sotte_er sheet on top of load
before starting the dryer.
Lint ', Overloading. _ Reduce load size and rewast_ using liquid _ Do not overload dryer.
Overdrying causes static fabric softener in the final rinse. _ Use fabric softener in wastqer or dryer to
electricity, o Or, add a fabric softener sheet and tumble reduce static electricity.
Lint screen not clean wtqen without heat. _ Remove items wtqen they are slightly damp to
cycle beqan. _ Use lint brush or roller to remove lint. avoid overdrying.
Lint is attached to "pills." o Check that lint _creen is clean and in place.
Pilling ', Pilling is normal with _ Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
(Fibers break off, syntl-ietic and permanent _ Use a lint brustq or stqaver 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. o Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Shrinking ,, Overdrying. _ Irreversible condition. _ Follow fabric care label directions.
If shrinking is a concern, check 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. _ Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
cycle 6nds. _ Remove items immediately. Hang or fold.
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