Whirlpool WED7990FW Use & Care Guide - Page 13

Non-use, Storage, And Moving Care

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CLEANING THE COOLING FAN SCREEN The cooling fan screen is located on the back lower right of the dryer. Pull dryer away from wall and vacuum cooling fan screen with brush attachment. IMPORTANT: Clean cooling fan screen monthly, or as needed. A blocked screen will increase drying time. NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hose, freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it. Non-Use or Storage Care Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." Moving Care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 3. Use tape to secure dryer door. For direct-wired dryers: 1. Disconnect power. 2. Disconnect wiring. 3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 4. Use tape to secure dryer door. Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 13

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NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE
Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because
some water may stay in the hose, freezing can damage
your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing
weather, winterize it.
Non-Use or Storage Care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will
be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended
period of time, you should:
1.
Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2.
Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1.
Unplug the power supply cord.
2.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3.
Use tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
1.
Disconnect power.
2.
Disconnect wiring.
3.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4.
Use tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the Dryer
Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and
connect the dryer.
CLEANING THE COOLING FAN SCREEN
The cooling fan screen is located on the back lower right of
the dryer. Pull dryer away from wall and vacuum cooling fan
screen with brush attachment.
IMPORTANT:
Clean cooling fan screen monthly, or as
needed. A blocked screen will increase drying time.