Removing accumulated lint, Warning – Whirlpool 3401086 User Manual

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C A R I N G F O R Y O U R D R Y E R

Removing accumulated lint

Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel

for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 to 3
years, or more often, depending on dryer

usage. Cleaning should be done by a

qualified person. If you have any questions
please call our Consumer Assistance Center
at 1-800-253-1301.

^WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

• Unplug the power supply cord or turn

off the electrical power before remov
ing dryer panels.

• Make sure the dryer is cool.

• Dryer parts can have sharp edges.

Use care when handling.

• When replacing front panel after lint

removal, the wire clips holding the

door switch wires must be anchored
to top of front and side panels. Wires

MUST NOT touch rotating drum. (See
page 16, Step 7.)

Failure to do so could result in

electrical shock or personal injury.

For all electric dryers, or gas dryers

which have a lower front access panel

NOTE: See page 16 if your dryer is gas and
has a full front panel.
1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off

the electrical power.

2. Remove back panel (electric) or lower

front access panel (gas). See the Installa
tion Instructions.

3. Remove lint from shaded area in illustra

tion with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
Avoid damaging wires, thermostats

(electric), funnel (gas), or ignitor (gas).

4. Replace panel.
5. Reconnect and level dryer again, if

necessary.

Thermostats Heater Heat element

Electric dryer with back panel removed

Ignitor

Gas dryer with lower front access panel

removed