Whirlpool LT4900XS - Manual (Page 17)

Lint screen
Clean the lint screen betore each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time and may be a FIRE HAZARD
The lint screen is
inside the dryer Pun
drum, on the straight
back wall, out.
1.
Use the finger
holes to pull
the lint screen
straight out.
O WARNING: DO NOT run the
dryer with the lint screen
loose, damaged, blocked
or missing. Doing so can
cause overheating, damage fabrics
and be a FIRE HAZARD.
2. Lightly
squeeze the
body, as
shown, while
pulling the
cover off.
3. Roll lint off the
screen with
your fingers.
DO NOT rinse
or wash the
screen. Wet lint is hard to remove.
4. Replace the cover on the body of
the lint screen.
5. Push the lint screen straight back
in until it clicks into place.
Squeeze body;
pull cover off.
Lint removal
Lint can gather inside the dryer and create a FIRE HAZARD. This lint
should be removed at least every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.
Cleaning should be done only by a qualified person.
1. Remove back panel from dryer.
2. Avoid touching thermostats,
wires, terminals and heater box.
3.
Remove lint from shaded area
- see art - with a soft brush or
vacuum cleaner.
4.
Replace back panel. Recon­
nect , exhaust duct, etc.
Level the washer/dryer.
Thermostats
Heater Box
WARNING:
O * Avoid eiectricai shock
hazard - unpiug power
suppiy cord or turn ott
eiectricai power.
• Avoid injury or damage - do not
put hands inside cabinet.
• Make sure dryer is cooi.
Exhaust Duct Outlet
Heat Element Terminals
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