LG DLE4970W Owners Manual - Page 34

Regular Cleaning

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34 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Regular Cleaning WWARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: t6 OQMVHUIFESZFSCFGPSFDMFBOJOHUPBWPJEUIFSJTL PGFMFDUSJDTIPDL Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. t/FWFSVTFIBSTIDIFNJDBMT BCSBTJWFDMFBOFST PS TPMWFOUTUPDMFBOUIFXBTIFSThey will damage the finish. Cleaning the exterior Proper care of your dryer can extend its life. The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent. Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp cloth. NOTE Do not use methylated spirits, solvents, or similar products. Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers; they can damage the surface. Cleaning the interior Wipe around the door opening and seal with a soft, damp cloth to prevent lint and dust buildup that could damage the door seal. Clean the window with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent; then wipe dry. The stainless steel drum can be cleaned with a conventional stainless steel cleaner, used according to the manufacturer's specifications. Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers; they can scratch or damage the surface. Cleaning around and under the dryer Vacuum lint and dust from around the dryer and underneath it regularly. Vent ductwork should be checked for lint buildup and cleaned at least once per year. If any noticeable reduction in airflow or drying performance occurs, immediately check ductwork for obstructions and blockages. Maintaining ductwork Vent ductwork should be checked for lint buildup once per month and cleaned at least once per year. If any noticeable reduction in airflow or drying performance occurs, immediately check ductwork for obstructions and blockages. Contact a qualified technician or service provider. Cleaning the lint filter Always clean the lint from the filter after every cycle. Lint Filter To clean, open the dryer door and pull the lint filter straight up. Then: 'PSFWFSZEBZDMFBOJOH SPMMBOZMJOUPGGUIFGJMUFSXJUI your fingers, or 7BDVVNUIFMJOUGJMUFS *GUIFMJOUGJMUFSIBTCFDPNFWFSZEJSUZPSDMPHHFE with fabric softener, wash the lint filter in warm, soapy water and allow to dry thoroughly before reinstalling. NOTE NEVER operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. NEVER operate the dryer with a wet lint filter.

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34
MAINTENANCE
Regular Cleaning
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons when using this appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
Failure to follow this warning can
cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.
They will damage the
finish.
Cleaning the exterior
Proper care of your dryer can extend its life.
The outside of the machine can be cleaned with warm
water and a mild, nonabrasive household detergent.
Immediately wipe off any spills with a soft, damp cloth.
Cleaning the interior
Wipe around the door opening and seal with a soft,
damp cloth to prevent lint and dust buildup that could
damage the door seal.
Clean the window with a soft cloth dampened with
warm water and a mild, nonabrasive household
detergent; then wipe dry.
The stainless steel drum can be cleaned with a
conventional stainless steel cleaner, used according to
the manufacturer’s specifications.
Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers; they can
scratch or damage the surface.
Cleaning around and under the dryer
Vacuum lint and dust from around the dryer and
underneath it regularly. Vent ductwork should be
checked for lint buildup and cleaned at least once per
year. If any noticeable reduction in airflow or drying
performance occurs, immediately check ductwork for
obstructions and blockages.
Maintaining ductwork
Vent ductwork should be checked for lint buildup once
per month and cleaned at least once per year. If any
noticeable reduction in airflow or drying performance
occurs, immediately check ductwork for obstructions
and blockages. Contact a qualified technician or
service provider.
Cleaning the lint filter
Always clean the lint from the filter after every cycle.
To clean, open the dryer door and pull the lint filter
straight up. Then:
your fingers, or
with fabric softener, wash the lint filter in warm,
soapy water and allow to dry thoroughly before
reinstalling.
Lint
Filter
NOTE
NEVER operate the dryer without the lint filter in
place. NEVER operate the dryer with a wet lint filter.
NOTE
Do not use methylated spirits, solvents, or similar
products.
Never use steel wool or abrasive cleansers; they can
damage the surface.
MAINTENANCE