Whirlpool 3RAWZ481G - Manuel (Page 12)

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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 service technician.
From Inside the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending
on dryer usage.
If you have any questions or comments, please call a designated
Whirlpool service company.
Regular Servicing
To keep your dryer operating safely at best efficiency, regular
servicing by a designated Whirlpool service technician is
recommended. For normal use, this should be at 12 monthly
intervals. For heavy duty usage, this interval should be reduced
accordingly.
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation 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. If you have a gas dryer, close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
Moving care - Electric Dryers
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use masking 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 masking tape to secure dryer door.
Moving care - Gas Dryers
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached
to dryer pipe.
4. Cap the open fuel supply line.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.