Maytag MED5900TW Technical Education - Page 36
Dryer Care
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DRYER CARE CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. 2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. As Needed Cleaning 1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. WARNING 2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water. 3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup. 4. Rinse screen with hot water. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN Clean lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. IMPORTANT: • Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics. • If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. Every Load Cleaning 1. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint screen toward you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. 5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer. CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR 1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed. 2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth. 3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum. NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside-out to avoid dye transfer. REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be removed every two years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every two years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. 3-4