User manual WHIRLPOOL WED5810BW

[. . . ] COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE W10562348B W10562349B-SP DRYER SAFETY 2 3 CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW Maintain good air flow by: ■■ Cleaning your lint screen before each load. –■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. Good Better Good Air Flow Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and improve your energy savings. [. . . ] Cleaning should be done by a qualified servicer. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. 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. 10 TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www. Ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot Possible Causes Lint screen clogged with lint. Load too large and heavy to dry quickly. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is clogged with lint, restricting air movement. Solution Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. [. . . ] This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province. 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. [. . . ]