Maytag 27 Inch Electric Dryer Installation Guide - Manual (Página 15)

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Cleaning the dryer interior
To clean dryer drum
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 loose 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 these items inside
out to avoid drum staining.
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 service technician.
From the exhaust vent
Lint should be removed every two years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage.
Cleaning the lint screen (cont.)
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. See the
“Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow” section.
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 six 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 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.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel.
Reinstall screen in dryer.
Vacation, storage, and moving care
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” section.
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.
Cleaning the lint screen
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer.
A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
To clean:
1.
Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with
your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint.
Wet lint is hard to remove.
2 . Push the lint screen firmly back into place.