For all electric dryers, or gas dryers, Awarning – Whirlpool 340 1094 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
or comments, please call our Consumer
Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301 from
anywhere in the U.S.A.

AWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Unplug dryer before removing dryer
panels.

Wear gloves when handling dryer

parts.

Make sure door switch wires are not

touching the dryer drum before
closing the top. See page 20, Step 7.

Failure to do so can result in death,

electrical shock, or serious cuts.

For all electric dryers, or gas dryers

which have a lower front access panel

NOTE: See page 20 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 using a hex-head

screwdriver (% inch).

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; Reconnect and level dryer

again, if necessary.

Thermostats Heater Heat element

box terminals

Electric dryer with back panei removed

ignitor

Funnei

Gas dryer with lower front

access panel removed