Whirlpool BYCCD3421W0 - Manual (Page 9)

C A R I N G F O R Y O U R D R Y E R
Caring For Your Dryer
Dryers require regular maintenance. Follow the suggestions below to maintain your dryer properly.
Maintenance-every load
Cleaning the lint screen
The lint screen is located inside the dryer
drum, on the back wall. Clean It before each
load. A screen blocked by lint can increase
drying time.
ÂCAUTION
Product and Fabric Damage Hazard
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.
1. Open the door and pull the lint screen
straight out.
2. Squeeze body of lint screen lightly while
pulling the cover off. See illustration.
3. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do
not rinse or wash the screen to remove lint.
Wet lint is hard to remove.
4. Replace cover on lint screen body. Push the
lint screen firmly back into place and close
the door.
Lint screen
body
Cover
Maintenance-as needed
Use the following suggestions about cleaning
and lint removal to maintain your dryer and
keep it operating efficiently.
Cleaning a clogged lint screen
Laundry detergents and fabric softeners can
cause a residue build-up on the lint screen. A
clogged lint screen can extend drying times.
Clean the lint screen every six months or more
frequently if it becomes clogged due to a
residue twild-up. Use the following method:
1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid
detergent.
3. Scrub lint screen with the brush until all
residue build-up is removed.
4. Rinse with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean
towel and replace in dryer.