Whirlpool 3396304 - Manual (Page 18)

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. It is recommended that 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
1-800-253-1301.
For all electric dryers, or gas dryers which
have a lower front access panel
See page 19 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 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 Ignitor (gas).
4. Replace panel; reconnect and level dryer
again, if necessary.
^WARNING
Electrical Shock and
Personal Injury Hazard
• Unplug the power supply cord or turn off
the electrical power before 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
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 19,
step 7.)
Failure to do so could result in electrical
shock or personal injury.
Thermostats Heat element
Electric dryer with back panei removed
Ignitor Funnel
Gas dryer with front panel removed
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