User manual WHIRLPOOL WGD8500BW

[. . . ] Back Cover If you have any problems or questions, visit us at www. W10562333B W10562337B - SP DRYER SAFETY 2 IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 3 CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW Maintain good air flow by: n Cleaning your lint screen before each load. Good Better Good air flow Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently dry laundry. [. . . ] Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. cLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR To clean dryer drum 1. Use a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low concentration with very warm water, and rub with a soft cloth. Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry drum OR 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 servicer. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. IMPORTANT: n 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. N If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. € 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. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. 11 NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. [. . . ] If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies. If you think you need repair service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. If you are unable to resolve the problem after checking “Troubleshooting, ” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Whirlpool. 10/11 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. [. . . ]