Whirlpool W10260038A User Manual

ELECTRONIC DRYER

Use & Care Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
DRYER SAFETY...........................................................................................2
QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE ..........................................................4
Drying and Cycle Tips...............................................................................6
Cycles .......................................................................................................6
Additional Features...................................................................................7
Status Lights ............................................................................................. 8
Changing Cycles, Modifiers, an
Drying Rack Option...................................................................................9
DRYER CARE.............................................................................................10
Cleaning the Dryer Location...................................................................10
Cleaning the Lint Screen.........................................................................10
Cleaning the Dryer Interior......................................................................10
Removing Accumulated Lint ..................
Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care .....................................................11
Special Instructions for Steam Models ..................................................11
Changing the Drum Light........................................................................11
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................12
WARRANTY ...............................................................................................15
ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE................................................BACK COVER
d Options................................................ 9
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Page
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE................................................................. 16
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE.. 18
Conseils pour le séchage et les programmes
Programmes ...........................................................................................20
Caractéristiques supplémentaires......
Témoins lumineux................................................................................... 23
Changement des programmes, modificateurs et
Option de grille de séchage....................................................................24
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE............................................................... 25
Nettoyage de l'emplacemen
Nettoyage du filtre à charpie ..................................................................25
Nettoyage de l'intérieur de la sécheuse................................................. 25
Retrait de la charpie accumulée.............................................................25
Précautions à prendre avant les vacances,
un entreposage ou un déménagement.................................................. 25
Instructions spécifiques pour les modèles vapeur Changement de l'ampoule d'éclairage d
DÉPANNAGE .............................................................................................27
GARANTIE..................................................................................................30
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE............................... COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE
t de la sécheuse........................................ 25
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options..................... 23
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W10260038A W10267629A -
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DRYER SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You instructions.
follow
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IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of re or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re department.
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualied installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. For more information, contact your gas supplier. If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.
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QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything ammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or re.
For a summary of how to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on the next page.
No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or re.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
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QUICK START GUIDE
NOTE: This Use and Care Guide covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and features described.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
before operating this appliance. The following is a guide to using your dryer. Please refer to specic sections of this manual for more detailed information.
START
1. Clean the lint screen before each load.
2. Place laundry in dryer and shut door.
3. Press POWER.
4. Select AUTOMATIC or TIMED cycle.
5. Select OPTIONS and/or END OF CYCLE SIGNAL,
if desired. See “Additional Features.”
6. Press START to begin.
AUTOMATIC CYCLES
Automatic Cycles match the cycle setting to the type of load, and adjust Dryness Level for optimal performance. See “Automatic Preset Cycle Settings Chart.”
1. Press POWER.
2. Turn knob to desired Automatic Cycle.
3. Select DRYNESS to adjust how dry you want the load.
4. Select OPTIONS.
5. Press and Hold START.
TIMED CYCLES
Use Timed Cycles to set a drying time and temperature.
1. Press POWER.
2. Turn knob to desired Timed Cycle.
3. Press TIME ADJUST up or down arrow buttons until the desired drying time is displayed.
4. Press TEMP until the desired temperature illuminates. NOTE: During the Timed Dry Cycle, you can change the
settings for Time, Temp, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature, and End of Cycle Signal.
5. Press and Hold START.
TIMED DRY - Use this cycle if items are still damp after an
Auto cycle.
QUICK DRY (on some models) - Use this cycle for drying small loads or items requiring a short drying time.
TOUCH UP (on some models) - Use this cycle to help smooth out wrinkles from clean, dry clothes.
To make changes to the Dryness and/or Options during an Automatic Cycle:
1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL once.
2. Select DRYNESS.
NOTE: Dryness selections can be made only while using Automatic Cycles.
3. Press and Hold START.
STOPPING, PAUSING, OR RESTARTING
To stop or pause your dryer at any time
Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice to cancel a cycle.
To restart the dryer Close the door. Press and Hold START.
STEAM CYCLES (Steam models only)
Steam Cycles use water and heat to reduce wrinkles and odors in dry items. See “Cycles” for more details on each cycle.
1. Press POWER.
2. Select ENHANCED TOUCH UP or QUICK REFRESH cycle.
3. Press TIME ADJUST up or down until the desired drying time is displayed
4. Press TEMP until the desired temperature illuminates.
5. Press and Hold START.
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Drying and Cycle Tips

Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for your load. If an Automatic Cycle is running, the display shows the estimated cycle time when your dryer is automatically sensing the dryness level of your load. If a Timed Cycle is running, the display shows the exact number of minutes remaining in the cycle.
Cool Down tumbles the load without h minutes of all cycles. Cool Down makes the loads easier to handle and reduces wrinkling. The length of the Cool Down depends on the load size and dryness level.
eat during the last few

Non-Steam models

Drying tips

Follow care label directions when they are available.
If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
To reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon
as tumbling stops. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
Avoid drying heavy work clothes together with lighter fabrics.
This could cause overdrying of lighter fabrics and lead to increased shrinkage or wrinkling.

Cycle tips

Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings.
Refer to the Automatic or Timed Preset Cycle Settings chart
(in the “Cycles” section) for a guide to drying various loads.
Drying temperature and dryness level are preset when you
choose an Automatic Cycle. You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by pressing Dryness and choosing More, Normal, Less, or Damp.
NOTE: Time adjust and changing Temperature setting is not available with Automatic Cycles. You cannot use the Time Adjust and you cannot choose a Temperature with the Automatic Cycles.
If you wish to adjust the cycle length of a Timed Cycle,
press the Time Adjust up or down arrows. Adjust the temperature of a Timed Cycle by pressing Temp until the desired temperature is selected.
NOTE:
You cannot choose a dryness level with Timed Cycles. Changing the Dryness setting is not available with Timed Cycles.

Cycles

Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See the Automatic, Steam, or Timed Preset Cycle Settings Charts.

Steam models

Automatic Cycles

Automatic Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. See the following Automatic Preset Cycle Settings chart. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time for optimal drying.
NOTE: Not all
cycles are available on all models.

Automatic Preset Cycle Settings

Automatic Cycles Load Ty
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight mixed loads, cottons, and jeans
NORMAL
Sturdy fabrics such as corduroys and work clothes
CASUAL
No-iron fabrics, such as sports shirts, casual business clothes, permanent pr
DELICATE
Lingerie, blouses, or wa fabrics
pe
ess, and synthetics
shable knit
Temperature
High
Medium
Low
Extra-Low

Steam Cycles (on some models)

Use Steam Cycles to help smooth out wrinkles from dry items, such as clothes that have been worn or clothes that have been left in the dryer too long. When a Steam Cycle is selected, the estimated time remaining display shows the actual time remaining in the cycle.
NOTE: Res garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those without.
Use of a fabric softener sheet is n cycles as it may cause temporary staining on the clothes.
ults may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton
ot recommended with steam

Quick Refresh

This cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads consisting of one to four dry items of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits and synthetic garments. In this cycle a small amount of water is sprayed into the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The dryer will continue to tumble with heat followed by a brief cool down. The heat level and cycle time are not adjustable.
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Enhanced T
This cycle is best for touching up clothes that have been left in the dryer too long. In this cycle, a small amount of water is sprayed into the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The dryer will continue to tumble with heat followed by a brief cool down. The dry time and temperature can be adjusted for this cycle.
NOTE: Overlo
ouch Up
ading the dryer may not yield the same results.
Steam Preset Cycle Settings

Additional Features

Timed Cycles Load Ty
QUICK REFRESH
Helps to smooth out wrinkles and r from loads consisting of one to four dry items.

ENHANCED TOUCH UP Helps to smooth out wrinkles in loads left in the dryer for an extended period.

*Temperature and Time Adjust ar
Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.
NOTE: Th 15 minutes and a maximum dry time of Medium and High temperature settings can be used for the Enhanced Touch Up cycle.
pe
educe odors
e Enhanced Touch Up cycle has a minimum dry time of
Default
T
emperature*
Medium
Medium 20
e selectable only for the
40 minutes. Only the
Default Time
(Minutes)*
15

Timed Cycles

Use Timed Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. When a Timed Cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing the Time Adjust up or down arrows. See “Changing Cycles, Modifiers, and Options.”
NOTE: Timed Cycles may “Dryer Rack.”
also be used with the dryer rack. See
Timed Dry
Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after an Automatic Cycle. Lightweight garments, such as exercise wear, can be dried using Timed Dry on a low temperature setting.
Timed Preset Cycle Settings
Timed Cycle Load Ty

TIMED DRY

Use if items are still damp a Heavyweight, bulky items, bedspreads, and work clothes
QUICK DRY (o models)
Small loads or short drying time
pe
fter an automatic cycle.
n some
Default
Te
m pe r at ur e
High 40
Medium 24
Default Time
(Minutes)

Automatic Cycle Modifiers

Use the Dryness Modifier to select dryness levels for the Auto Dry Cycles. Press DRYNESS until the desired Dryness setting illuminates.
The preset dryness setting is Normal when an Automatic Cycle is selected. You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by pressing Dryness and choosing More, Normal, Less, or Damp. Selecting More, Normal, Less, or Damp automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a dryness level is set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle.
NOTE: Dryness Level selectio Cycles.
ns cannot be used with the Timed

Timed Cycle Modifiers

Use the Temperature Modifier to select temperatures for the Timed Cycles. Press TEMP until the desired temperature setting illuminates.
NOTE: T Cycles.
emperature modifiers cannot be used with the Auto Dry

Air Only

Use the Air Only Modifier for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat-sensitive fabrics. This table shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Only.
Type of Load Time*
Foam rubber - pillows, padd
Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloth
Rubber-backed rugs 40 - 50
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20
*Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
ed bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30
s 20 - 30
(Minutes)
When using Air Only
Check that coverings are securely stitched.
Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle.
Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
NOTE: Ai
r Only is not available with Automatic Cycles.
TOUCH UP (on s models)
Helps to smooth out wrinkles for clothes packed in the suitcase or left in the dryer too long
ome
Medium 20
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Drum Light Option

On some models, select Drum Light to turn on the light inside the dryer drum. During a cycle, if Drum Light is selected, the drum light turns on and will remain on until DRUM LIGHT is pressed again, the door is opened and closed, or the door is left open for 5 minutes.
When the dryer is not running, the
drum light will turn on when DRUM LIGHT is pressed or the dryer door is opened, and it will remain on until the dryer door has been open for 5 minutes, the dryer door
Press DRUM LIGHT at any t
is closed or DRUM LIGHT is pressed again.
ime to turn the drum light ON or OFF.

WRINKLE SHIELD™ Setting Option

Status Lights

Follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status indicator lights.

Sensing

In an Automatic Cycle, the Sensing light illuminates until a wet
item is detected.
In the Timed Cycle, the Sensing light illuminates at the
beginning of a cycle and turns off 5 minutes into the cycle.
The WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting helps keep wrinkles from forming when you cannot unload the dryer promptly at the end of a cycle. During this option, the dryer stops tumbling and then tumbles again for a brief period.
Press the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting to get up to
120 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a
cle.
cy
Stop the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting at any time by pressing
WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting or opening the dryer door.
For the Perm Press/Casual Cycle, the WRINKLE SHIELD™
setting is preset to ON. The other Automatic Cycles will retain the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting. For example, if you select the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting in the Normal cycle, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting will be on the next time you select the Normal cycle.
NOTE: If
you do not select the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting, the
dryer stops after cool down.

Damp Dry Signal Option

Select the Damp Dry Signal to alert you that your clothes are approximately 80% dry. This is useful when you want to remove lightweight items in a mixed load to avoid overdrying or remove partially dry items that may need ironing.
The Damp Dry Signal is useful when drying
bedsheets/linens in a mixed load. When the signal goes off, open the door to stop the dryer, rearrange the load inside the dryer, close the door and restart the dryer to finish the drying cycle. Rearranging the load will aid in the drying process.
NOTE: Th
e Damp Dry Signal is available only with the Automatic
Cycles.

End of Cycle Signal Option

Wet
The Wet light illuminates at the beginning of an Automatic Cycle if a wet item is detected.
In an Automatic Cycle, if a wet item is not detected after
approximately 5 minutes, the dryer goes dir
ectly into Cool Down and the Cool Down and the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting indicators illuminate, if selected.
In a Timed Cycle, wet items are not detected. The dryer will
continue to run for the length of time selected, and the Wet light will illuminate. The damp light will not illuminate.
In the Enhanced Touch Up or the Quick Refresh Steam Cycles
(on some models), the Wet light comes on after the water has been sprayed into the drum, 5-6 minutes into the cycle. The Wet light illuminates until the dryer goes into Cool Down with 1 minute of time remaining.

Damp

The Damp light illuminates in an Automatic Cycle when the laundry is approximately 80% dry. Damp Dry Signal beeps, if selected. See “Options.”

Cool Down

The Cool Down light illuminates during the cool down part of the cycle. Laundry cools for ease in handling.

Done

The Done light illuminates when the drying cycle is finished. This indicator stays on during the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting.

WRINKLE SHIELD™ Setting

The WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting light illuminates when this option is selected. This indicator stays on during the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting.
The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.
Press END OF CYCLE SIGNAL until the desir
ed volume (Loud,
Soft, or Off) is selected. NOTE: W
hen the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting is selected and the End of Cycle Signal is on, a tone sounds every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting ends.
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Changing Cycles, Modifiers, and Options

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You can change Automatic and Timed Cycles, Modifiers, and Options anytime before pressing Start.
Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is
selected. The last selection will not be accepted.

Changing Cycles after pressing Start

1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice.

2. Select the de
3. Press START. The dryer starts at the beginning of the new
cycle.
NOTE: If yo cycle, the dryer automatically shuts off.
sired cycle and options.
u do not press Start within 5 minutes of selecting the
1. Open dry
2. Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire
on the ledge of the inner dryer back panel. Push down on front edge of drying rack to secure at the front of the dryer.
er door.
A. Front edge

Changing Modifiers and Options after pressing Start

You can change an Option or Modifier anytime before the selected Option or Modifier begins.
1. Pr
ess PAUSE/CANCEL once.
2. Select the n

3. Press START to continue the cycle. NOTE: If yo

program clears and your dryer shuts down. Restart the selection process.
ew Option and/or Modifiers.
u happen to press PAUSE/CANCEL twice, the

Changing the Preset Dryness Level Settings

If all of your loads on all Auto Dry cycles are consistently not as dry as you would like, you may change the preset Dryness Level settings to increase the dryness. This change will affect all of your Auto Dry cycles.
Your Dryness Level settings can be adjusted to adapt to different installations, envir There are 3 drying settings: 1 (factory preset dryness level), 2 (slightly dryer clothes, approximately 15% mor and 3 (much dryer clothes, approximately
1. The Dryness Level settings cannot be changed while the dryer
is running.
ess and hold the DRYNESS button for 5 seconds. The dryer
2. Pr
will beep, and “CF” will be displayed for 1 second followed by the current drying setting.
3. To select a new drying setting, press the DRYNESS button
again until the desired drying setting is shown. NOTE: Wh will not flash, but the other settings will flash.
ess START to save the drying setting.
4. Pr
5. The dry
drying setting for all Auto Dry cycles.
onmental conditions or personal preference.
e drying time),
30% more drying time).
ile cycling through the settings, the current setting
ing setting you selected will become your new preset

Drying Rack Option

Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. The drum turns, but the drying rack does not move.
If your model does not have a drying rack, you may be able to
chase one for your model. To find out whether your model
pur allows drying rack usage and for information on ordering, please refer to the front page of the manual or contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.
NOTE: The not use the automatic cycle with the drying rack.
To us e t he drying r
drying rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do
ack
B
A
A. Drying rack front edge B. Dryer back panel
3. Put the wet items on top of the drying rack. Leave space
between the items so air can reach all the surfaces.
NOTE: Do n rack.

4. Close the door.

5. Pr
6. Select Timed D
following chart). Items containing foam, rubber or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only temperature setting.
7. Y
Down. Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to the following table.

8. Press (and hold) START button (about 1 second).

ot allow items to hang over the edge of the drying
ess the POWER button.
ry Cycle and select a temperature (see
ou must select a time by pressing TIME ADJUST Up or
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This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.
Rack Dry Setting Te mp . Time*
Wool Sweaters
Block to shape and lay flat on
e drying rack.
th
Timed Dry
Low 60

Every load cleaning

1. The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Pull the lint
screen toward you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
Stuffed toys or pillows
Cotton or polyester fiber filled
Stuffed toys or pillows
Foam rubber filled
Sneakers or canvas shoes Timed
*(Minutes) Reset time to complete dry
Timed Dry
Timed Dry
Dr
y
ing, if needed.
Low 60
Air Only (no heat)
Air Only (no heat)
90
90

DRYER CARE

Cleaning the Dryer Location

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

As needed cleaning

1. Roll lint off screen with your fingers.

et both sides of lint screen with hot water.
2. W
et a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub
3. W
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
4. Rinse sc
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Insert lint screen
back into dryer.
reen with hot water.

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. T
umble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: Garme 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.
nts that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue

Cleaning the Lint Screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
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.
If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check
the exhaust hood and remove the lint.

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.
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