Whirlpool WCD3090J Owners Manual - Page 9

Using Your Dryer WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. 1. Empty water tank 3. Clean bottom filter Hold the handle and carefully pull out the water tank. Holding the full water tank with both hands, empty out the water. Then push the container back into place. Make sure that it is properly inserted. 2. Clean door lint screen Clean the bottom filter after every 3 cycles. Open the filter door on the bottom of the dryer and grab the handle to pull out filter. A small amount of water may escape from the area. Placing a absorbent towel under the flap will capture the water. Clean the filter by hand or rinse with water - do not wash the filter foam in a washer. Wring out the filter foam - do not insert it in the bottom filter dripping wet. For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care." Replace the bottom filter in the filter chamber. Fold the filter handle down and close the bottom door. NOTE: To turn off the "Clean bottom filter" status indicator, the filter must be removed and replaced with the Power button touched ON and no cycle running. 4. Rinse the Heat Exchanger Clean the lint screen before or after each load. Pull the lint screen straight up and out. Press tab down and open lint screen. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. IMPORTANT: Clean lint screen before each dryer use as a screen blocked with lint will increase drying time. Approximately every 3 months the heat exchanger will need to be cleaned. Cool the machine down completely. A small amount of water may escape, therefore place an absorbent cloth under the maintenance flap. Remove the bottom filter, shown in step 3. Turn down both locking levers, and remove the heat exchanger. Rinse the heat exchanger thoroughly, removing all of the lint. 9