Sears Clothes Dryer - Manual (Page 19)

SECTION 4
Cleaning Instructions
Lint can gather inside the dryer and
be a fuel for fire. It 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.
Thermostats
Heater box
Electric dryer viewed with rear panel
removed.
innel
Gas dryer viewed with front access
panel open.
^WARNING
Electrical Shock and
Personal
Injury Hazard
• Unplug the power supply
cord or turn off the electrical
p>ower 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 20, step 7.)
Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock or personal
injury.
If your dryer 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 with a
soft bmsh or vacuum cleaner. Avoid
damaging wires or thermostats
(electric), funnel or igniter (gas).
4. Replace panel; reconnect and relevel
dryer, if necessary.
NOTE: See page 20 if your dryer is gas
and has a full front panel.
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