Whirlpool EL2020W - Manual (Page 11)

C A R I N G F O R Y O U R D R Y E R
Lint removal
Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuei for
fire. K is recommended the lint 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 1-600-447-6737.
ÀWARNING
Electrical Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
the electrical power tMfore removing dryer
panels.
• Make sure the dryer is cool.
• Dryer parts can have sharp edges. Use
care when handling.
• When replacing front panel after lint remo­
val, the wire clips holding the door swKch
wires must be anchored to top of front
and side panels. Wires MUST NOT touch
rotating drum. (See page 12, step 7.)
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or personal injury.
If your dryer is electric, or is
gas and has a lower front
access 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 Installation
Instructions.
3. Remove lint from shaded area in illustration
with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Avoid
damaging wires, thermostats (electric), funnel
(gas) or igniter (gas).
4. Replace panel; reconnect and level dryer
again, if necessary.
NOTE: See page 12 if your dryer is gas and has
a full front panel.
Thannoelate HeatelemenI
terminals
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Electric dryer with back panel removed
Igniter
Gas dryer with lower front
access panel removed
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