Whirlpool LDR3822P Owners Manual 1 - Page 4

DRYER MAINTENANCE AND CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location WARNING Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning: The lint screen is located inside the dryer drum on the back wall. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. To clean: 1. Open the door and pull the lint screen straight out. Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 mm) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the airflow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer. Cleaning the Dryer Interior To clean dryer drum: 1. Use nonflammable cleaner or a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low concentration with very warm water, and rub with a soft cloth. � Rinse well with a wet sponge or towel. � Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry drum. OR 2. Use a microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle to clean the drum and a second microfiber towel to dry. NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of 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 transfer of dye. Removing Accumulated Lint From inside the dryer cabinet: Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified appliance service or ventilation system cleaner. From the exhaust vent: Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. 2. Squeeze body of lint screen lightly while pulling off the cover. 3. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. 4. Replace cover on lint screen body. Push the lint screen firmly back into place and close the door. 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. � Some towels made of synthetic fibers and nature fibers (polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other towels, causing your dryer's lint screen to fill up faster. Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels. � If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See "Venting Requirements" in the Installation Instructions. � Clean space where lint screen is located, as needed. Using a vacuum, gently remove any lint that has accumulated outside of the lint screen. As-needed cleaning: Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer. Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup. To wash: 1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. 2. Wet the lint screen cover and body with hot water. 3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen cover and body with the brush to remove residue buildup. 4. Rinse with hot water. 5. Thoroughly dry lint screen body and cover with a clean towel. Reinstall lint screen in dryer. 4